Dedicated Store Manager with more than 25 years in store management. Well-versed in directing personnel, creating effective merchandising projects and using sales strategies to boost store sales. High-performing,familiar with managing a range of personalities. Experience with stand-alone stores and ones in a mall environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Rejuvenation Skin Studio
Bakersfield, CA
08.2014 - .1 -1
Managed staff of 9 Estethicians
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
Conducted store inventories once per quarter.
Communicated all client reservations to appropriate staff
Coordinated all aspects of guest services, including supply monitoring and facility maintenance.
Consistently followed all required protocols for scheduling spa appointments.
Oversaw the upkeep of the entire facility.
Served as a primary point of contact for members and guests for information on spa products and services.
Entered customer demographic and preference data on salon computer database.
Performed inventory and restocking assignments as necessary.
Maintained a solid knowledge base of all spa and resort products and services.
Provided clients with detailed instructions on how to fill out intake forms.
Prepared first time guests over the phone for their selected services.
Maintained expert knowledge and awareness of spa appointment availability.
Managed all front desk tasks, including the maintenance of client records and lab data.
Answered a high-volume, multi-line telephone promptly and courteously.
Inventoried, ordered and stocked salon product line.
Carefully maintained financial filing system.
CHANEL Account representative
Macys Department Store
Bakersfield, CA
04.2013 - 09.2014
Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
Demonstrated use and care of merchandise.
Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
Maintained records related to sales.
Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
Verified that all customers received receipts for purchases.
Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.
Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.
Followed up with over 40 plus customers each week to verify that they were satisfied with purchases.
Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency.
Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store’s positive culture.
Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
Preserved a perfect attendance record for 4 months.
Owner of Salon
Attitudes with style
Bakersfield, CA
Anticipated salon guest concerns and addressed them immediately.
Communicated all client reservations to appropriate staff.
Called clients to confirm upcoming appointments.
Coordinated all aspects of guest services, including supply monitoring and facility maintenance.
Restocked linen and laundry in all areas of the spa.
Transported soiled linens to the laundry facilities.
Consistently followed all required protocols for scheduling spa appointments.
Oversaw the upkeep of the entire facility.
Processed guest credit card information for salon services.
Followed through with client requests in a timely manner.
Served as a primary point of contact for members and guests for informationon .non salon products and services.
Entered customer demographic and preference data on salon computer database.
Performed inventory and restocking assignments as necessary.
Handled guest complaints calmly and professionally.
Directed telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
Maintained a solid knowledge base of all spa and resort products and services.
Provided clients with detailed instructions on how to fill out intake forms.
Prepared first time guests over the phone for their selected services.
Refiled professional salon products as necessary.
Maintained expert knowledge and awareness of salon appointment availability.
Cleaned spa according to State of California safety and sanitary regulations.
Managed all front desk tasks, including the maintenance of client records and lab data.
Answered a high-volume, multi-line telephone promptly and courteously.
Inventoried, ordered and stocked salon product line.
Carefully maintained financial filing system.
Promoted salon-exclusive products to increase retail sales.
Recorded inventory sales into the ssalons weekly income report.
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Institute of Design. and Merchandising
Sherman Oaks, CA
1980
Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Customer relations
Merchandising
Store displays
Staff training and development
Vendor relations
Markdown procedures
Inventory control
Pricing controls
Product inventory counts
Excellent communication skills
Articulate and well-spoken
Flexible
Accurate and detailed
Works well under pressure
Social media knowledge
Appointment setting
Team building
Payroll
Multi-line phone proficiency
Microsoft Excel certified
Filing and data archiving
Effective managerial techniques
Computer-literate
Salon order processing
SAP software
Trusted key holder
Creative problem solver
Strong client relations
Training development aptitude
Proficient in cash management
Credit card processing
Timeline
Office Manager
Rejuvenation Skin Studio
08.2014 - .1 -1
CHANEL Account representative
Macys Department Store
04.2013 - 09.2014
Owner of Salon
Attitudes with style
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Institute of Design. and Merchandising
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