Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in retail. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams with gift of creative merchandising.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner /Operator
Country Bear Daycare
Sacramento, CA
04.2008 - Current
Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Store Manager / District Trainer
Ross Stores Inc.
Sacramento, CA
08.2002 - 04.2008
Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 60 employees each year.
Drove and maintained solid operational processes, inventory management and inventory rationalization
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Visual Merchandising Manager
GAP Stores
Modesto, CA
03.2001 - 08.2002
Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
Innovated and simplified planograms and merchandising strategies to improve processes and results.
Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color.
Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
Assistant Manager /Store Manager
Ross Dress For Less
09.1999 - 03.2001
Store Manager
Lane Bryant
07.1997 - 09.1999
Logistics Manager
Target
03.1995 - 07.1997
Department Manager
Target
06.1993 - 03.1995
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove, CA
Skills
Merchandising
Team Leadership
Training Management
Problem Solving
Multitasking and Prioritization
Customer Relations
Warehouse Safety
Inventory/Shrinkage Control
Logistics Processes
Organization and Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Merchandising
Team Leadership
Training Management
Problem Solving
Multitasking and Prioritization
Customer Relations
Warehouse Safety
Inventory/Shrinkage Control
Logistics Processes
Organization and Attention to Detail