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Carolina Papadikis

Potomac,MD

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Ann Taylor
05.2016 - 09.2022
  • Managed a 3.5 million dollar store location in which I 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.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Lead in execution of visual merchandising updates and product placement within corporate guidelines and maintained visual expectations as specified by the visual merchandising standards
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Hired, delegated and reviewed sales staff performance and provided comprehensive coaching in Client facing, Online ordering (Omni Channel), transferring of damaged and defective items.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Gap
04.2009 - 05.2016
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase sales and profits.
  • Met weekly with VMM and SM to discuss business strategy, trend reports, Top selling drivers, KPI'S

Merchandiser for Nike

Sports Authority
12.2005 - 03.2008
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
05.2008

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Strong Multitasking Skills
  • Strategize Business Plans
  • Manage Operations
  • Visual Merchandising

Timeline

Store Manager

Ann Taylor
05.2016 - 09.2022

Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Gap
04.2009 - 05.2016

Merchandiser for Nike

Sports Authority
12.2005 - 03.2008

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Montgomery College

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