Caroline Pastorius
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
Results-driven manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution and team cohesion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
WHEAT
Nantucket, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Achieved a 32% year-over-year sales increase, marking the store's most successful season to date, while managing operations for both the clothing store and our hotel coffee shop, ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Responsible for hiring and training all staff for the busy summer season.
- Maintained efficiency in backend operations and daily administrative tasks.
- Planned and executed trunk shows to enhance brand visibility, and drive sales.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment focused on outstanding customer experiences, which strengthened customer relationships, and boosted loyalty and repeat business.
Assistant General Manager
Rochelle’s Boutiques
Mystic, CT
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Participated in the buying and merchandising across five east coast locations
- Hired, trained, and led my team to drive maximum sales and profitability by nurturing customer base, motivating a strong sales team, supervising all aspects of daily business operations and maintaining highest merchandising and store standards
Store Manager Rochelle’s On The Vineyard
Rochelle’s Boutiques
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Opened Martha’s Vineyard location leading all buying, merchandising, hiring, and training to drive over $1.3M in sales in first year sales, growing double digit sales increases year over year
Sales Lead/Key Holder/Stylist
Rochelle’s Boutiques
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, excellent customer service and drive to quickly be promoted to store manager in one year of service
Fashion Consultant
Uptown Cheapskate
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Lead sales associate college at a fashionable resale boutique near campus
- Maximized brand sales by leveraging opportunities for upselling additional clothing items, shoes and accessories
Intern
IMREDD
Nice, France
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked alongside the Head of Development for Innovation and the Energy & Smart City Engineer to construct a plan for an innovative city focused on improving urban management and operations
- Assisted with analyzing societal data to assess effectiveness and make improvements to the current mobility plan used throughout Alpes-Maritimes and along the French Riviera
Education
Bachelor of Science - Strategic Communication, Entrepreneurship
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
High School -
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood, NJ06.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teams
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Lightspeed POS/Ecomm
- Shopify
- Square
- Wordpress
- HTML Scripting
- Cascading Style Sheet (CSS)
Hobbies and Interests
- Embroidery
- Community involvement
- Traveling
Passion Project
C.P Collective, Custom Embroidery & Upcycling Small Business, 2019, Create bespoke embroidery designs and custom orders on new or upcycled products., Alterations, repairs and custom work for local boutiques and frequent customers.
Timeline
Manager
WHEAT
09.2023 - Current
Store Manager Rochelle’s On The Vineyard
Rochelle’s Boutiques
03.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant General Manager
Rochelle’s Boutiques
06.2020 - 09.2023
Sales Lead/Key Holder/Stylist
Rochelle’s Boutiques
06.2020 - 02.2021
Intern
IMREDD
06.2019 - 08.2019
Fashion Consultant
Uptown Cheapskate
01.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Strategic Communication, Entrepreneurship
University of Utah
High School -
Ridgewood High School
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