Emily Novak
Wahoo,NE
Summary
Hard-working business owner with strengths in marketing strategy, brand awareness, and customer loyalty. Creating a small online boutique in her basement that became the #1 Online Nebraska Boutique within one year and went on to generate millions of dollars in sales. Experienced in customer service, winning people over, generating sales, and working under pressure. Never letting bad days get her down, but always learning from her mistakes and pushing forward.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boutique Owner
The Good Life Boutique
06.2018 - Current
- Successfully built a genuine and loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
- Developed and implemented new marketing strategies to use for new product/collection launches and promotions.
- Created a calendar of events and collection launches in advance so that we were always ahead of the buying as well as ahead of our competition.
- Increased social media engagement by studying trends and creating content that was visually appealing and appropriate for our target audience.
- Analyzed online sales data and developed plans to improve sales, margins, and processes for current and future sales.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand presence was being used, but also differentiated for each platform.
- Monitored sales data to identify trends, optimize pricing strategy, and make informed decisions for future inventory purchases.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed successful marketing campaigns to drive store traffic, utilizing both digital platforms and local community events.
- Studied and tracked trends and implemented that knowledge to ensure the product offerings were on track with those trends and also with their ideal customer.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors by traveling to them which ensured quality products were being sold and competitive pricing.
- Created a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing store-front that offered an experience making the customer want to come back again.
- Created a high-energy environment to work in that fostered open communication around staff and allowed for employees to love coming to work every day.
High School Math Teacher
Father Flanagan's Boys Home
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
High School Math Teacher
Millard Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Prided herself in helping students understand and like math for the first time in their life.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication and encouraging teamwork among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, fostering increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected math concepts to other subjects.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Evangel University
Springfield, MOHigh School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Hastings, NESkills
- Driven and Determined
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Merchandise Planning and Pricing Strategy
- Strategic Marketing and Decision-Making
- Social Media
Certification
- Certified Image Consultant, Image Academia International - 2023
- Certified Color Analyst - Image Academia International - 2023
Timeline
Boutique Owner
The Good Life Boutique
06.2018 - Current
High School Math Teacher
Father Flanagan's Boys Home
06.2015 - 05.2019
High School Math Teacher
Millard Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Evangel University
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
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