ASHLEY WEILENMAN
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Over 20 years of experience, a performance-oriented sales leader and manager consistently achieving outstanding results. Adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset drive sales growth and cultivate lasting client relationships. Dedicated to continuous improvement and finding innovative solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Hemline
03.2014 - 03.2025
- Managed a million dollar, high-end, fast-paced women's clothing store
- Directed sales strategies, driving revenue growth through weekly/monthly touchbase meetings and monthly event planning
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Company President, VP, COO, marketing, field officers, sales, and register associates
- Worked with high profile clients in a discreet manor
- Managed vendor trunk shows and reconciled payments at end of term agreements and submited selling reports
- Implemented and developed innovative sales techniques
- Hired and trained sales staff to meet branded sales techniques and etiquette
- Hired and trained register administrative assistants on all registers: day to day duties, including special orders, communicating to and ordering from vendors, shipping, fulfilling special orders and communicating with clients
- Merchandising of new and old merchandise to keep store remaining fresh
- Oversaw and managed in store social media planning and execution
- Held monthly staff meetings
- Created and managed weekly staff schedule
- Ran payroll for staff with hours/commissions and submit to accounting
- Resolved complex customer issues
- Kept and regularly updated a client book with special dates and events to maintain a genuine client relationship while also making sales
- Reconciled cash drawer and end-of-day reports as well as credit card statements
- Billed franchisees when moving merchandise from store to store
- Doubled sales in four years when moved to the Magazine Street location
Restaurant Manager
Stanley
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed daily operations at Stanley, a fast paced restaurant in Jackson Square, located in the French Quarter
- Managed and ran in-house duties
- Collaborated with team and upper management to enhance service quality between the kitchen and dining room staff
- Reconciled end-of-day reports as well as all cash drawers
Assistant Manager
UAL
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow
- Implemented innovative strategies to boost efficiency
- Collaborated with team to meet company objectives
- Resolved operational issues, enhancing productivity
Buyer/Sales
Maison Weiss
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Handled purchasing responsibilities in the Contemporary Department at Maison Weiss
- Drove a sales increase by identifying, researching and capitalizing on market trends by attending markets in LA, Vegas, Dallas, Austin and NY
- Utilized exceptional communication skills in supplier negotiations
- Made a significant contribution to profit margins through strategic buying at the Fig, COTERIE, Dallas market, LA Markets and Magic in Las Vegas
Assistant Manager
Scrubs Plus
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Served as assistant manager at Scrubs Plus
- Enforced high standards of customer service
- Oversaw inventory management
- Addressed customer complaints with empathy and professionalism
Artist Hospitality / Hospitality Stage Manager
WorkPlay Theater/ GoPro Events/City Stages/Banaroo/Crawfish Fest
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed artist hospitality at various high-profile events with high-profile artists
- Oversaw stage/green room operations ensuring artist satisfaction
- Coordinated with multiple teams for efficient event execution
- Set up artist trailers during festivals and green rooms at WorkPlay
- Executed and delegated shopping for riders and green room decor
- Communicated with tour managers artist budgets and negotiated artist riders
- Enhanced artist satisfaction by streamlining hospitality services at WorkPlay Theater and festivals
Owner
Josie's Closet
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Directed all aspects of Josie's Closet
- Introduced new product lines
- Addressed and solved operational challenges
- Positively impacted local fashion industry
Artist/Restoration Work
Pearl River Glass Studio
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Restored historic stained glass windows with precision and care for Saint Andrews
- Collaborated with team on complex restoration projects
- Adhered to stringent safety protocols during restoration
- Innovatively solved challenges related to old and fragile materials
Education
The Aegean Center For Fine Arts - April 2003
Island of Paros, GreeceSculpture -
University of Southern Mississippi - December 2002
Hattiesburg, MSCenter For Stained Glass And Pottery - July 2001
Florence, ItalySkills
- Client Relationship Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Sales Training
- Event Planning
- Visual Merchandising
- Vendor Management
- Shopify
- Quickbooks
- Excel
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
Timeline
Sales Manager
Hemline
03.2014 - 03.2025
Restaurant Manager
Stanley
01.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Manager
UAL
02.2012 - 02.2013
Buyer/Sales
Maison Weiss
01.2009 - 02.2012
Assistant Manager
Scrubs Plus
01.2009 - 12.2009
Artist Hospitality / Hospitality Stage Manager
WorkPlay Theater/ GoPro Events/City Stages/Banaroo/Crawfish Fest
01.2006 - 01.2009
Owner
Josie's Closet
01.2003 - 01.2006
Artist/Restoration Work
Pearl River Glass Studio
01.2003 - 01.2004
The Aegean Center For Fine Arts - April 2003
Sculpture -
University of Southern Mississippi - December 2002
Center For Stained Glass And Pottery - July 2001
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