Kristen Whetstone
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Canine Obedience Trainer
I Train Dogs AZ
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
Operations Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
- Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Department Supervisor
Hennes & Mauritz
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Department Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained specific department merchandising to drive sales for target customer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
The Art Institute
Tucson, AZ07-2017
High School Diploma -
Coolidge High School
Coolidge, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Clear verbal communication
- Budgeting and financial management
- Sales strategy development
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting and achievement
- Reporting and performance analysis
- Time management abilities
- Project planning
- Mind for marketing
Timeline
Canine Obedience Trainer
I Train Dogs AZ
01.2023 - 05.2025
Operations Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
07.2020 - 10.2021
Department Supervisor
Hennes & Mauritz
12.2018 - 03.2020
Department Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
04.2014 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
The Art Institute
High School Diploma -
Coolidge High School
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