Aimee Labaugh
Summary
Results-oriented retail executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive and versatile business leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Real Estate Agent
RE/MAX Professionals
08.2022 - Current
- Boosted client satisfaction by providing timely market analysis and personalized property recommendations.
- Increased sales volume by building strong relationships with clients and understanding their unique needs.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in successful real estate transactions.
- Streamlined the home buying process by effectively coordinating with mortgage brokers, inspectors, and attorneys.
- Generated new business through strategic networking efforts at local events and social media platforms.
- Maximized property exposure by utilizing advanced marketing techniques, including professional photography and targeted advertising campaigns.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide accurate pricing strategies for sellers, leading to faster sales timeframes.
- Guided first-time homebuyers through the purchasing process, ensuring a smooth transition into homeownership.
President, Owner, Operator
Belle Bijou
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Created a new, unique omnichannel retail experience for customers
- Used social media, ecommerce, social events/pop up shops and 1:1 styling to create the ultimate customer experience and satisfaction
- Managed all aspects of a retail business, including buying, merchandising, marketing and selling
- Created and utilized social media platforms to acquire and retain loyal customers.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
President, Owner, Operator
Baudine's Shoe and Apparel
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Provided leadership to all aspects of this almost $900,000 year revenue generator
- Management-Developed and monitored progress toward achievement of short and long-term category, brand, and SKU goals
- Created sales plans as well as forecasts based upon economic conditions and competition assessments
- Managed turn and in-stock metrics across inventoried brands
- Prepared and delivered accurate, and timely, SKU sales forecasts to vendors to optimize in-stock positions
- Marketing-Created and implemented growth initiatives through on-site sales promotions, social media, email and direct mail campaigns, web development, mass media advertising, and publicity campaigns
- Identified new sales opportunities, including expansion of new lines beyond high-end shoes to clothing, handbags, and accessories
- Merchandising-Attended trade shows to follow footwear and handbag trends, and purchase seasonal goods involving over 30 brands and thousands of SKUs
- Defined new, unique, and attractive displays of merchandise with regular refreshment of its presentation
- Human Resources-Hired, trained, scheduled, evaluated, and supervised a staff of eight
- Defined and monitored sales staff incentive programs
- Regularly solicited staff input for improvements
- Financing-Prepared financial statements, including gross revenues, P&L statements, and balance sheets, for management and securing financing to floor-plan inventory and allow for moving to a new location
- Accounting-Prepared documentation for delivery to accountant, closely monitor daily closing and reconciliations, assess monthly P&L statements to monitor progress toward goals and past performance
- Assured timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax statements
- Drove business to almost $900k in revenue in just six years
- Successfully moved our store location from a dying to an upscale mall and conducted a moving sale yielding a net profit of $180k in just six weeks
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Designed and supervised all aspects of the build-out of a new store and maintained customer base and staff loyalty during the move while continuing profitability.
Senior Sales Executive
Sectorbase.com
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Aided in the inauguration of the New York sales office
- Generated new business by researching and identifying target markets for new products, cold-calling for appointments, making in-person sales presentations, and conducting price negotiations at large investment banks and money management firms
- Developed and implemented strategic sales efforts for Sector base software
- Trained incoming sales personnel
- Gathered customer feedback for product development and enhanced the marketing platform.
Account Manager
Bloomberg, Inc
01.1997 - 01.1999
- For Lehman Brothers
- Managed more than $11.8 million in annual revenue covering one of the largest broker/dealers
- Managed all aspects of the sales cycle including research, target identification, cold-calls, sales presentations, and follow-up
- Increased sales by over $600k in six months
- Reduced underutilized terminals by 50% by coordinating and implementing group training and large seminars
- Repaired relationships with Lehman's Market Data department resulting in a full conversion to the Open Bloomberg
- Installed value-added, high margin products to increase the dependency of the bank's daily trading operation on the Bloomberg system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA01.1997
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Process Improvement
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Talent Recruitment
- Financial Management
- Brand Management
- Revenue Generation and Growth
- Leadership Team Building
- Account Management
- Social media proficiency
- Negotiation
- Sales and Marketing
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
- Contract Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Cost Reduction
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Staff Training
- Integrity and ethics
- Profit and Loss Management
- Financial Analysis
- General Ledger Accounting
- Forecasting
- Marketing and Advertising
- New Business Development
- Pricing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Tax Experience
- Web Development
- Payroll
- Proficient in Bloomberg
- Proficient in RICS (POS/Retail Inventory Control Systems), Shopify, and Social Media
- Business Analysis
- Merchandising
Certification
Colorado Real Estate License - March 2022- Present
Timeline
Residential Real Estate Agent
RE/MAX Professionals
08.2022 - Current
President, Owner, Operator
Belle Bijou
01.2016 - 01.2022
President, Owner, Operator
Baudine's Shoe and Apparel
01.2001 - 01.2013
Senior Sales Executive
Sectorbase.com
01.1999 - 01.2001
Account Manager
Bloomberg, Inc
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Tulane University
Colorado Real Estate License - March 2022- Present
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