Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Catherine  Tong

Catherine Tong

Paradera,Aruba

Summary

Results-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience in management, logistics, sales, and customer service. Proven track record in leadership and team development, consistently achieving exceptional results in retail and service sectors. Expertise in operations and team coordination, driving growth and efficiency. Skilled in managing high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive work environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant store manager

Dial Rent to Own
Oranjestad, Aruba
09.2023 - Current

* Direct daily operations to ensure seamless store functionality.

* Supervise Collection Team in executing strategies for optimal performance

* Streamline management of financial transactions while coordinating scheduling, payroll duties, and petty cash oversight.

* Assist management with recruitment and staff development strategies.

* Manage employee concerns discreetly, ensuring privacy and trust.
Promote a positive working environment by fostering open communication.

* Analyze daily sales performance while coaching staff on effective resolution of customer complaints



Quality control manager

Aruba Wine and Dine
Oranjestad, Aruba
11.2022 - 06.2023

* Oversaw and organized maintenance for cleanliness of all AWD Restaurants Bar and nightclub in accordance with legal standards.

Logistics supervisor

Fast Delivery Services
Oranjestad, Aruba
05.2021 - 10.2022

* Coordinated logistics across international boundaries to consistently fulfil delivery requirements.

* Oversaw daily operations to maximize output and minimize costs.

* Secured competitive rates with transport providers to meet project budgets.

* Recommended transport types, routes, and schedules to elevate operational efficiency.

* Verified accuracy of shipments to guarantee customer satisfaction through meticulous labelling, weight, and pricing checks.

* Coordinated shipping schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of products.

* Performed systematic audits of warehouse stock to ensure precise record keeping.

* Managed customs brokers team to ensure efficient clearance procedure

Store manager

Little Switzerland
Oranjestad, Aruba
09.2013 - 01.2021

* Engaged with upper management in strategic planning, delivering valuable insights from ground level operations.

* Collaborated with vendors on visual merchandising to enhance overall store presentation and on inventory management to prevent stock shortages or surpluses.

* Maintained compliance with internal controls, industry regulations, and health and safety protocols.

* Directed staffing and training initiatives, cultivating a successful, customer-focused team equipped with essential skills and knowledge.

* Oversaw staff rosters, administering payroll tasks with precision and balancing daily cash flow accurately

* Executed performance appraisals for staff members, delivering constructive feedback and pinpointing areas for development with coaching

* Cultivated team-oriented environment through implementation of effective leadership strategies.

* Guaranteed elevated customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and swift issue resolution.

Store manager

Gandelman Jewelers
Oranjestad, Aruba
08.2000 - 09.2013

* Engaged with upper management in strategic planning, delivering valuable insights from ground level operations.

* Oversaw visual merchandising efforts to enhance overall store presentation and collaborated with purchasing department on inventory management to prevent stock shortages or surpluses.

* Maintained compliance with internal controls, industry regulations, and health and safety protocols.

* Directed staffing and training initiatives, cultivating a successful, customer-focused team equipped with essential skills and knowledge.

* Managed staff rosters to guarantee sufficient coverage, particularly during peak season.

* Executed performance appraisals for staff members, delivering constructive feedback and pinpointing areas for development with coaching

* Cultivated team-oriented environment through implementation of effective leadership strategies.

* Guaranteed elevated customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and swift issue resolution.

* Processed cash transactions with precision, reducing financial discrepancies at till

Education

Certificate of Higher Education -

Abraham De Veer School
Sanicolas, Aruba
08.1996 - 07.1998

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Disciplinary procedures adherence
  • Scheduling employees
  • Personal organization
  • Recruitment and interviewing capabilities
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Payroll duties
  • People Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Positive attitude
  • Strategic thinking
  • Emotional intelligence

Languages

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Papiamento
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Cooking, Workout and acquire knowledge to enhance quality of life & work

Accomplishments

    Consistently led teams to top performance, including achieving 'Store of the Year' recognition among 37 locations. This level of excellence has been a recurring standard throughout my career, regardless of assignment or location.

Certification

Hoger Management Course - Financial

Hoger Management Course - Human Recourses Solution 1.0

Hoger Management Course - Mediation

Aruba Labor Law

Professional Development - Total Service : Caribbean is Quality

B&P Interface Aruba - Handling Complaints and upset Customers

B&P Interface Aruba - How to discipline Employees and correct Performance Problems

The John Maxwell Team - Leadership Training Seminar

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Aruba Certified Expert

Microsoft Office Package Apps

Timeline

Assistant store manager

Dial Rent to Own
09.2023 - Current

Quality control manager

Aruba Wine and Dine
11.2022 - 06.2023

Logistics supervisor

Fast Delivery Services
05.2021 - 10.2022

Store manager

Little Switzerland
09.2013 - 01.2021

Store manager

Gandelman Jewelers
08.2000 - 09.2013

Certificate of Higher Education -

Abraham De Veer School
08.1996 - 07.1998
Catherine Tong