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Catherine Whitley

East Williston

Summary

Dynamic manager and owner of Roberts and Mens Wear, skilled in marketing and conflict resolution. Successfully enhanced customer loyalty through effective communication and strategic business planning. Proven track record in staff training and development, driving team performance, and optimizing operational costs to boost profitability. Committed to fostering positive relationships with clients and suppliers.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager and Owner of Roberts and Mens Wear

Self Employed
01.1981 - 05.2025
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Marketing

Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
05-1985

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Sales techniques
  • Risk management
  • Staff training and development
  • Effective communication
  • Business planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Business administration
  • Data analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Sales management
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Vendor management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Expense tracking

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Manager and Owner of Roberts and Mens Wear

Self Employed
01.1981 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Marketing

Adelphi University