Deirdre Connell
Closter,NJ
Summary
Store Manager at The Loft with a strong history of increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction. Expertise in accounting and budgeting, combined with effective team leadership and organizational skills, ensures streamlined operations and comprehensive staff training. Committed to creating a positive workplace culture while consistently meeting business objectives.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
The Loft
Nanuet, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Started as Sales Lead and was promoted to Assistant Manager within 4 weeks.
- Promoted to Store Manager April 2024.
- Responsibilities include interacting with our clients on a daily basis, providing a positive and enjoyable experience while maintaining the standards expected, driving sales, maintaining selling costs, scheduling for the staff while meeting budget and selling cost requirements, and overseeing training and instruction for all Sales Associates in all aspects of the Loft culture.
Account Settlements
Refco Group Ltd
New York, USA
07.1993 - 04.1997
- Settling trades at the end of each day.
- Balancing customers' trade accounts.
- Balancing company banking accounts in the US, Canada and Europe.
Sales Associate
Rainbow Fabrics
Dublin, Ireland
05.1990 - 06.1993
- Advising customers on fabric choice and color for both brides and bridesmaids.
- Measuring and cutting the fabric and suggesting accessories to finish each project.
Hotel Receptionist
Pom D'or Hotel
Jersey, Channel Islands
10.1988 - 04.1990
- Checking in guests and seeing to their daily requests.
- Totaling bills and room expenses each day.
Hotel Receptionist
Hotel Rex
Jersey, Channel Islands
04.1988 - 10.1988
- Checking in guests.
- Handling billing and room charges for each day.
- Dealing with the daily inquiries and needs of the guests.
Security Manager
Penney's/Primark
Dublin, Ireland
07.1985 - 02.1988
- Supervision of security officers in area stores.
- Operated undercover to detect and detain shoplifters.
- Attended court to give evidence in connection with any detained shoplifters.
Sales Associate
Pins and Needles
Dublin, Ireland
09.1983 - 07.1985
- Assisting customers with yarn and fabric selections.
- Suggesting haberdashery solutions for finishing craft projects.
Education
High school diploma -
Coolmine Community School
Dublin, Ireland06.1983
Skills
- Accounting and budgeting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Cost analysis
- Scheduling and time management
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Parent Teacher Organization, 12 years, Running the fundraising lunch program for 5 of those years, bringing in a total of over $60,000 in funding each year to enhance the playground and laptop programs.
- Sunday School Teacher, 9 years, Helping in faith formation and class instruction.
- Costume Maker and Designer, 5 years, Working with middle school show productions.
Timeline
Store Manager
The Loft
11.2022 - Current
Account Settlements
Refco Group Ltd
07.1993 - 04.1997
Sales Associate
Rainbow Fabrics
05.1990 - 06.1993
Hotel Receptionist
Pom D'or Hotel
10.1988 - 04.1990
Hotel Receptionist
Hotel Rex
04.1988 - 10.1988
Security Manager
Penney's/Primark
07.1985 - 02.1988
Sales Associate
Pins and Needles
09.1983 - 07.1985
High school diploma -
Coolmine Community School
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