Ericka Blythe
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in retail management, skilled in driving sales, optimizing operations, and enhancing customer experiences.
Experienced with sales, operations, scheduling, merchandising, and inventory management.
Utilizes effective team leadership and motivation to drive sales and improve customer loyalty. Effective team collaboration, consistently meeting and surpassing business goals. Adaptable to evolving retail and customer service environments, excelling in inventory control, staff training, and strategic planning. Renowned for reliability and results-focused approach. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts efficiently.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
01.2018 - Current
- Keep passengers safe and comfortable, ensuring that everyone follows security regulations. Keep the Flight Deck secure and ontime departures.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability amidst schedule changes, delays, or challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Yearly re-training on CPR, AED, Fire Fighting, Bomb Safety, Terrorist Threats, and Human Trafficking.
Executive Team Leader Salesfloor/Guest Services
Target
01.2009 - 08.2017
- Promoted several times up to Assistant Manager of $40M, 180-employee, big box location, direct hardlines and soft lines departments.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team adaptability and performance.
- Improved local marketing through customer relationships to attract new clientele and promote business.
Visual Merchandising Team Leader
Target
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Leader responsible for maintaining and re-merchandising Home and Apparel using corporate guidelines
Team Leader
Target
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Promoted to Logistics Team Leader after one year of exceeding corporate Back Room planning and time goals.
District Manager
Giorgiou
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for sales and development of six-store area with minimum of sixty employees and sales volume of $5M.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of Visual Merchandising and operations.
Designer Specialist
Neiman Marcus
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Representative for Italian Design House Piazza Sempione
- Developed new clients increasing Chicago as highest volume in the U.S
Sales
Prada
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Personal Shopper with sales in excess of $500,000 in high end designer boutique with celebrity clientele
Assistant Manager
Ikram
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Instilled Merchandising techniques photographer in magazines worldwide
Market Manager
Nine West Group
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Promoted yearly for outstanding sales and service
Education
Columbia College - Film and Photography Studies
Columbia College
Skills
- Personalized Sales strategies
- Operational efficiency/Scheduling
- Expertise in Conflict Resolution
- Crisis management
- Yearly First Responder training (AED, CPR, First Aid, Fire Fighting, Bomb Safety, and Human Trafficking)
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
- Health and Sanitation Certification – ServSafe.
- Crew Resource Management Training (CRM) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approved Providers.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification.
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures Training Certification - Various Authorized Aviation Training Centers.
- Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Awareness Certificate - International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Timeline
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
01.2018 - Current
Visual Merchandising Team Leader
Target
01.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Team Leader Salesfloor/Guest Services
Target
01.2009 - 08.2017
Team Leader
Target
01.2009 - 01.2011
District Manager
Giorgiou
01.2006 - 01.2008
Designer Specialist
Neiman Marcus
01.2003 - 01.2004
Sales
Prada
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Manager
Ikram
01.2001 - 01.2002
Market Manager
Nine West Group
01.1995 - 01.2001
Columbia College - Film and Photography Studies
Columbia College
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