ASHLEY PHILLIPS
Stilwell,KS
Summary
Knowledgeable Leasing Consultant with proven background in leasing properties and maintaining high occupancy rates. Successfully managed tenant relations and lease negotiations, contributing to tenant satisfaction and retention. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills.
Diligent Department Manager with proven track record in managing departmental operations and enhancing team performance. Successfully led various initiatives, resulting in improved operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
Von Maur
05.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
Intern
Museum of the Bible
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Transcribing historical documents for the Museum exhibits
Leasing Agent
Price Brothers
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
- Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
- Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
- Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
Assistant Manager
Maurices
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Nazarene Theological Seminary
04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies And Ministeries
Ottawa University
05.2016
Skills
- Training and Development
- Administration and Reporting
- Scheduling
- Instructional Strategies
- Department leadership
- Special Projects
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Building rapport
- Customer service
Additionalinformation
- Joined a team with the Shmunis Family Foundation Excavations at Kiriath-Jearim where I volunteered for four weeks with a group from around the world (Tel Aviv University and University of France under Archeologist Israel Finkelstein, Thomas Romer, and Christophe Nicolle and others) on an Archeological dig concerning the narrative of the Ark of the Covenant.
- In May 25, 2022 - Sept 31, Internship with Museum of the Bible transcribing historical documents for the Museum exhibits.
Timeline
Department Manager
Von Maur
05.2025 - Current
Intern
Museum of the Bible
05.2022 - 09.2022
Leasing Agent
Price Brothers
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Maurices
07.2015 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies And Ministeries
Ottawa University
Master of Arts - Theology
Nazarene Theological Seminary
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