Laquinta Allen

About Laquinta Allen

I am a detail-oriented and goal-driven professional with my most recent experience in retail management but also offering equally valuable knowledge of operations management, leadership skills, and people management aptitudes. Throughout my career, I have continued to develop strong interests in this line of work and for several reasons to include: I continue to make a direct impact in the areas of talent recruitment, organizational management, problem-solving, and corporate communication to provide direction to the team and establish an environment based on values and performance accountability. In a general manager capacity, I can provide professional development to other staff aiming to increase their customer service skills, along with knowledge of company products and services toward the attainment of profitability goals and revenue objectives. Lastly, I have the opportunity to demonstrate my oral and written communication skills by working with others as the direct liaison, which included gathering information, addressing concerns proactively, and ensuring business compliance with company programs and projects, as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines and standards. These are just a few of the things that I enjoy most about my career; it is my goal to continue to grow and contribute to the growth and development of organizations. I am looking for a role as a human resource manager with a focus on diversity and employee culture, I am also open to operations and project manager positions or similar. Specialties and Skills: Operations Leadership | Strategic Planning | Project ManagementBudgeting | Staff Training and Development | Client Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Communications | Problem Solving and Solutions DevelopmentTalent Acquisition | People Management | Recruiting | Diversity, Equity & InclusionTechnical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite | Oracle | G-Suite | iWork | Zoom | Calendly | ServiceNow | Canva

Experience

1. Multi-unit Home Services Market Manager

   Best Buy

   Apr 2022 — Present · NC, US

Education

• Central High School

  High School Dipolma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1996 — 2000

• Duke University

  Human Resources Management Program

  2017 — 2017

• Mercer University

  B.A., Psychology

  2000 — 2004

• Strayer University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2008 — 2009