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Overview
Work History
Education
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Holly Bolich

Bristol,PA

Summary

Dedicated and driven professional with over 16 years in retail management. Seeking employment to utilize my associates degree in psychology and experience in childcare, along with delving in on my passion for helping people.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi-Store Manager

Claire's Boutique
06.2022 - Current


  • Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and development of team members for two locations.
  • Delivered business strategies and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency for two locations.
  • Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of both store locations.
  • Tracked and analyzed profitability and key metrics to improve overall profitability in two locations.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
  • Executing multiple floor sets in each location.

Store Manager

Claire's Boutique
09.2008 - 06.2022
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Executed multiple floorsets a year.
  • Coached staff on product knowledge and company policies/procedures by using wide variety of training tools.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees.
  • Assisted in new store openings from ground up.

Assistant Store Manager

Claire's Boutique
05.2008 - 09.2008
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer needs.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Interviewed, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Executed multiple floor sets a year.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.



3rd Key Holder

Claire's Boutique
12.2007 - 05.2008
  • Oversaw the store operations.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.

Family Nanny

Caren Gentile
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Drove children to bus stop, school, and camp.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Prepared breakfast and school lunch.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (with A Concentration in Child Dev.)

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2025

Associate of Arts - Psychology (Interpersonal Emphasis)

Buck County Community College
Newtown, PA
12.2021

GED -

Bucks County Community College
Bristol, PA
06.2018

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-Motivated
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Written Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Sales Driven
  • Scheduling and Payroll
  • Visual Merchandising

Accomplishments

    Honorary guest speaker at Bucks County Community College Scholarship Ceremony Gala in 2019 with most scholarships received.

Timeline

Multi-Store Manager

Claire's Boutique
06.2022 - Current

Family Nanny

Caren Gentile
09.2018 - 03.2020

Store Manager

Claire's Boutique
09.2008 - 06.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Claire's Boutique
05.2008 - 09.2008

3rd Key Holder

Claire's Boutique
12.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (with A Concentration in Child Dev.)

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Psychology (Interpersonal Emphasis)

Buck County Community College

GED -

Bucks County Community College
Holly Bolich