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Amy Harrison

Leland,NC

Summary

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Indigo Cottage Boutique
Nolensville, TN
04.2019 - 04.2024
  • Developed a comprehensive business plan for the boutique, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Established relationships with vendors to source exclusive products and negotiate favorable terms of purchase.
  • Reviewed customer feedback surveys regularly in order to improve services provided by the boutique.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the boutique, including staffing, customer service, financials, and marketing initiatives.
  • Initiated collaborations with local designers and artists as part of a creative retail strategy.
  • Created a unique product assortment that differentiated the boutique from other competitors.
  • Coordinated in-store events such as fashion shows and trunk sales to generate additional revenue.
  • Maintained excellent visual merchandising standards throughout the store to maximize sales potential.
  • Analyzed weekly sales data to identify opportunities for improvement in areas such as pricing strategy or product mix.

5th Grade Teacher

Williamson County Schools
Franklin, TN
08.2013 - 11.2017
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.

RTI Interventionist

Douglas County Public Schools
Castle Pines, CO
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies designed to improve academic achievement among at-risk populations.
  • Collaborated with school personnel to develop data collection systems for tracking student progress.
  • Promoted positive social interactions between peers while monitoring student behavior during recess periods.
  • Evaluated current practices related to RTI implementation and made recommendations for improvement based on best practices.

4th Grade Teacher

Greece Central School District
Greece, NY
08.2001 - 02.2003
  • Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
  • Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.

Assistant Manager

Carroll Reed
Boston, MA
06.1993 - 07.1995
  • Scheduled staff shifts and managed payroll records for all employees.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures, product knowledge, and customer service practices.
  • Reviewed sales figures on a daily basis to monitor progress against targets.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new staff members.
  • Ensured that merchandise displays were attractive, well-stocked, organized, and properly labeled.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Saint Bonaventure University
Olean, NY
05-1992

Skills

  • Sales management
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing tactics
  • Budget Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Staff hiring
  • Customer Relations

Accomplishments

  • Williamson County #1 Boutique 2021
  • WKRN Teacher of the Week for Middle Tennessee

Timeline

Owner

Indigo Cottage Boutique
04.2019 - 04.2024

5th Grade Teacher

Williamson County Schools
08.2013 - 11.2017

RTI Interventionist

Douglas County Public Schools
08.2007 - 08.2008

4th Grade Teacher

Greece Central School District
08.2001 - 02.2003

Assistant Manager

Carroll Reed
06.1993 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Saint Bonaventure University
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