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ALEX BARLOWE

Garland,TX

Summary

I am a seasoned manager looking to leverage experience and obtain a role where I can expand knowledge and management skills. My professional strengths are administrative task management, driving sales, providing exemplary customer service, leadership, & process improvement. I also possess exemplary oral and written communication skills. I thrive in environments that challenge me and allow me to channel 12+ years of experience to problem solve & help teams learn & grow.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Spa Sales + Operations

Mara's Med Spa
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Resolve problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Implement systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Build relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Maintain financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Hold one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Demonstrate products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Organize promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Directe sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.

General Manager

Club Pilates
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.

Sales Associate

Club Pilates
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Educated prospective members on benefits of Pilates and used strong sales skills to book them for intro classes
  • Exceeded monthly membership sales goals and regularly earned commissions and company bonuses for stellar sales performance
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Supervisor

Spa Habitat
06.2018 - 10.2022
  • Manager on duty for a 7-figure spa & responsible for managing a team of 15+
  • Keyholder, responsible for the open & close of spa
  • Responsible for managing schedules of 15-20 service providers
  • Trained new front desk employees on processes & procedures
  • Ensured service providers and
  • Show your accomplishments by using numbers and percentages.

Lead Spa Coordinator

Spavia Day Spa
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Greeted spa guests warmly to create positive first impression of establishment.
  • Regularly exceeded monthly membership sales goals
  • Maintained front desk workstation by keeping it clean and organized.
  • Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
  • Maximized efficiency through time management and staff supervision to boost productivity.
  • Led spa tours for new members to familiarize guests with services provided.
  • Recommended spa treatments and services, boosting sales and bringing in new clientele.

Spa Manager

LifeTime Fitness
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • I was responsible for managing all aspects of a 7-figure spa & managing a team of 20+
  • Responsible for record YOY positive same store sales growth during first year as manager
  • Aggressively and skillfully cut unnecessary expenditures within first 6 months as manager
  • Grew team from underperforming team of 8 to overperforming team of 20+ after a year & a half at location
  • Utilized great precision in managing spa’s P&L to keep profit margin above 10%
  • Consistently exceeded management goals & expectations
  • Provided direct support to spa professionals and spa leadership
  • Ensure spa area consistently exceeded management cleanliness standards

Education

BSBA - Entrepreneurial Management

Creighton University
2010

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Networking Events
  • Presentation Delivery
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Prospect Management
  • Closing Techniques
  • Sales Quota Management
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Sales Program Coordination
  • Guest Relations
  • Sales Leadership
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Customer Order Management

Timeline

Manager of Spa Sales + Operations

Mara's Med Spa
05.2023 - Current

General Manager

Club Pilates
12.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Club Pilates
10.2022 - 12.2022

Supervisor

Spa Habitat
06.2018 - 10.2022

Lead Spa Coordinator

Spavia Day Spa
03.2017 - 06.2018

Spa Manager

LifeTime Fitness
08.2014 - 08.2016

BSBA - Entrepreneurial Management

Creighton University
ALEX BARLOWE