Anna Bowman
Retail Supervisor
Saint Joseph,MO
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
Retail Supervisor
Kohl's
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw continuous floor maintenance and recovery efforts, keeping displays and shelves customer-ready and professionally presented.
- Built successful retail teams by instilling culture of collaboration and developing daily plans centered on common group goals.
- Entered and priced inventory to assist with efficient restocking.
- Kept merchandise fresh by monitoring use of proper stock rotation procedures and setting up promotions to move out aging products.
- Engaged associates in daily operations through open communication and upbeat team meetings.
- Created timely and accurate inventory, cash and production reports for senior managers.
- Coordinated merchandising displays, signage and sales enablement.
- Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
- Trained and oriented associates to maximize team performance.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Artist/Coordinator
Heidi Stanley Designs
11.2016 - Current
- Create hand painted needlepoint canvases for shops and individuals throughout the United States
- Integrate social media platforms for the growth of sales
- Communicate directly with store owners and individuals for special orders
- Book nationwide trunk shows for each month of the year.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
Receptionist/Coordinator
Kansas City Carriages
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Receive reservations for guests
- Assist leading horses onto trailers and transporting them from the ranch onto the plaza
- Assist guests onto and off of the carriage ride
- Working on site to sell walkup requests
- End of night breakdowns, and books
- Optimized systems for payment collections, and recordkeeping.
Bartender
Corner @ The JW Marriott
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Lobby Lounge Bartender
The Four Seasons
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Bartender
Chaya Downtown
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bar Supervisor/ Bartender
Kado Sushi and Teppan
Los Angeles, CA
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Enhanced bar efficiency by streamlining inventory management and ordering processes.
- Assisted in recruiting top talent for the bar team through careful candidate screening, interviewing, hiring decisions, and onboarding processes.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting atmosphere through consistent enforcement of health and safety regulations.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Education
Certification - Permaculture
Austin School of Permaculture
Austin, TX 2011.02 - 2024.07
Benton
Saint Joseph, MO05.1999
Skills
Basic Accounting
Payment Processing
Beverage Preparation
Professional Appearance
Organizational Ability
Team Training and Development
Engaging Personality
Service-Oriented Mindset
Cash Register Operation
Sales Expertise
Aloha POS
Inventory
Performance Improvement
Fluency in Spanish
Staff Management
Quote
"To achieve the impossible, it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought."
Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Retail Supervisor
Kohl's
09.2022 - Current
Receptionist/Coordinator
Kansas City Carriages
11.2016 - 01.2019
Artist/Coordinator
Heidi Stanley Designs
11.2016 - Current
Bartender
Corner @ The JW Marriott
07.2014 - 10.2016
Certification - Permaculture
Austin School of Permaculture
2011.02 - 2024.07
Lobby Lounge Bartender
The Four Seasons
01.2011 - 10.2014
Bartender
Chaya Downtown
01.2009 - 10.2010
Bar Supervisor/ Bartender
Kado Sushi and Teppan
08.2007 - 01.2009
Benton