Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Timeline

Barbara Canyes

Bradford,MA

Overview

25

25

years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Thrift Operations

Ruth’s House

07.2020 - 03.2025

Managed and supervised all store operations including training and supervision; opening/closing; cash operations; and daily quality control of clothing.
Created marketing strategies for Thrift Store including posting on social media platforms.
Introduced new POS systems to Thrift operation.
Trained all employees on the benefits of repurposing clothing and pricing according to market trends.
Created monthly visual merchandising campaigns in order to rebrand a dated establishment.
Planned and executed store- wide events for community fundraisers and seasonal sales

Higher Education

Campus Compact

09.2000 - 05.2020

Maintained thorough knowledge of industry trends and legislative changes affecting higher education
Advised senior leadership on the latest trends in higher education enabling informed decision-making on matters related to student support services.
Worked with faculty and senior leadership across New England to deliver membership resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

American University

Washington DC

Master of Arts -

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD

Skills

Retail experience in "pre-owned" fashion
Knowledge of visual merchandising
Familiarity of social media platforms
Knowledge of POS systems

Leading and coaching team
Strong customer service skills
Extensive experience in event planning

Timeline

Manager, Thrift Operations

Ruth’s House

07.2020 - 03.2025

Higher Education

Campus Compact

09.2000 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts -

American University

Master of Arts -

University of Maryland, College Park