Ashlee Garecht
Layton,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Foundry Weddings And Events
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Established a successful venture from inception amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurial acumen.
- Launched and sustained thriving social media platforms, showcasing adeptness in content creation, engagement strategies, and audience cultivation
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Human Resource Manager
Gauss Management Research And Engineering
08.2012 - 12.2017
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
Store Manager
Oshkosh / Carter's
06.2006 - 12.2011
- Assisted in the grand openings of multiple new stores
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
- Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention initiatives.
- Boosted employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment, providing growth opportunities, and offering competitive compensation packages.
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Implemented new promotional campaigns that effectively drove foot traffic into the store during seasonal events or product launches.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Product Development
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles06.2005
Skills
- Business Management
- Budget Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Employee Development
- Relationship Building
- Human Resources
- Contract Management
- Team Oversight
- Marketing
- Product branding
- Talent Development
- Small business operations
Timeline
Owner
The Foundry Weddings And Events
07.2019 - 04.2024
Human Resource Manager
Gauss Management Research And Engineering
08.2012 - 12.2017
Store Manager
Oshkosh / Carter's
06.2006 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Product Development
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising