Open To Work
Tara Pritchett
Baltimore
Work Preference
Summary
professional with strong background guiding daily operations, customer service and Human Resources initiatives. Led team of employees by training on procedures, customer service, and selling skills. Employed loss prevention tactics such as securing high-shrink items and training employees to identify theft.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Assistant
The Lazarus Rite Inc
Baltimore
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for executive staff and board meetings.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Responded to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person with professionalism.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and ordered materials as needed.
- Supported project management by tracking deadlines and ensuring timely deliverables.
- Trained new administrative staff on processes and office procedures effectively.
- Collaborated with various departments to facilitate communication and workflow efficiency.
- Provided administrative support to management team.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately within specified timeframes.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner.
- Organized and maintained files, including electronic records.
- Prepared invoices, expense reports, memos, letters, and other documents using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Updated contact lists regularly with current information.
- Provided general clerical support as required by departmental needs.
- Checked stock to determine inventory levels and maintain office supply products.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis and responded to inquiries from internal and external customers in a timely manner.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets, and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Managed daily calendars for multiple staff members.
- Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled appointments for department personnel as needed.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Roses, Variety Wholesalers
Baltimore
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Supervised daily store operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on store policies and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock accuracy and timely replenishment.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak business hours.
- Oversaw daily operations by delegating tasks, managing shift changes and conducting keyholder duties to open and close business.
- Oversaw inventory receiving, stocking, pricing and returns by coordinating with vendors and directing employees.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company standards.
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Family Dollar
Baltimore
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervised daily store operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on store policies and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock accuracy and timely replenishment.
- Coordinated merchandising efforts to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak business hours.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and theft risks.
- Fostered positive customer relationships through effective communication and service support.
- Assisted in processing shipments, organizing products for easy access and display.
Assistant Store Manager
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
Baltimore
07.2006 - 04.2013
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and employee scheduling.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and store policies.
- Supported inventory management and maintained stock levels on sales floor.
Education
Associates Degree - Information And Communication Technology
Tesst Technology
Baltimore, MD 08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Loss prevention
- Team scheduling
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Staff training
- Vendor coordination
Timeline
Administration Assistant
The Lazarus Rite Inc
05.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Roses, Variety Wholesalers
11.2017 - 07.2020
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Family Dollar
09.2016 - 07.2018
Associates Degree - Information And Communication Technology
Tesst Technology
08.2013 - 05.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
07.2006 - 04.2013