Seasoned Store Manager equipped with excellent leadership, critical thinking, and business planning abilities. Drives store success with expert oversight of team activities and day-to-day operations. Dedicated to maximum profits and customer loyalty through top-notch service. Ready to venture out and explore new opportunities that align with a detailed skill set and passion for challenge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Oakley
National Harbor, MD
01.2022 - Current
Developed a bottom performing store to a top 10 door for comp within 8 months of taking role.
Recruited a brand new team following up with an effective training process to create high level associates and leaders.
Optimized store displays and appearance through strategic merchandising.
Experienced in completing administrative and operational tasks to maintain maximum store efficiency and organization.
Strong understanding of KPI's with the ability to connect behaviors and retail competencies for outstanding results in all metrics.
Number 2 comping store for Black Friday 2022 within company.
Selected to support Oakley's mobile store in sales and operations for major sporting events, Nascar and NHRA.
Event Planner
Self Employed Services
Brandywine, MD
03.2022 - Current
Kept events on track, coordinating with vendors while meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and meeting the needs of clients.
Adapted to any challenges and unforeseen circumstances that may threaten the success of the event.
Assisted clients in navigating through any contracts; making sure all parties are protected and receiving a fair and reasonable quality of service.
Developed day-of event timeline to achieve an effective and strategic plan for all activities.
Selling Team Leader
Aerie By American Eagle Outfitters
National Harbor, MD
06.2017 - 01.2022
Established customer relationships and anticipating their needs to build new business, maintain store profitability, and further brand loyalty and recognition
Designed over 30 excellent visuals based on brand standards and guides while still providing the best merchandising options to serve the customer.
Issued detailed responses to problems and complaints to resolve customer service issues
Complete administrative tasking such as scheduling shifts, coordinating in store events, and auditing media.
Started as sales associate (6 months) with quick promotion to a keyholder (2 years) role within American Eagle, eventually becoming Store Manager for Aerie in this side by side location.
Sales Associate
Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Waldorf, MD
03.2016 - 06.2017
Used POS system to process customer purchases, returns, exchanges, and calculate prices
Provided accurate information to help customers quickly navigate the store and acquire items for purchase
Monitored customers for signs of fraud and theft to prevent store losses
Unloaded, unboxed, and transported merchandise and set up attractive displays.
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