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Arpina Ovsepian

Paramus

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at The Walking Company, excelling in staff training and customer engagement. Proven track record in loss prevention and effective store operations management, enhancing sales through strategic merchandising and promotional planning. Committed to fostering a positive shopping experience while driving team success and achieving business goals.

Professional with strong background in retail management, skilled in team leadership, inventory control, and customer service. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving results through adaptability and reliability. Known for excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth operations and high standards. Prepared to make significant impact by aligning store performance with organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Retail Store Manager

The Walking Company
07.2006 - 01.2012

Complete management and organizational tasks that support efficiency of store's operation. Supervise and train staff, collaborate with team leads on setting and achieving team specific goals, purchase inventory,availability of new products and customer interest. Display merchandise, organize sales and products demonstrations. Interact with costumers and resolve complains or grievances.

  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Managed scheduling for store shifts to accomplish proper staffing.
  • Assisted store manager in meeting standards for customer service and quality.
  • Supervised cash handling procedures to minimize discrepancies and prevent theft or fraud incidents within the store premises.

Sales Associate

Lether Studio
09.2003 - 07.2006
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Sales Associate

BCBG Max Azria Group
09.2000 - 08.2003
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Choreographer

Pedagogical University
Yerevan, Armenia
06-2000

Skills

  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Staff training and development
  • Promotional planning
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Store operations management
  • Business development
  • Employee scheduling
  • Customer engagement
  • Merchandising operations
  • Sales monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Customer relations

Languages

English
Full Professional
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Retail Store Manager

The Walking Company
07.2006 - 01.2012

Sales Associate

Lether Studio
09.2003 - 07.2006

Sales Associate

BCBG Max Azria Group
09.2000 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Choreographer

Pedagogical University
Arpina Ovsepian