Faith Apollonio
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Attentive assistant store manager, offering several years of experience in retail sales and management. Enthusiastic about building a strong and dedicated team, with myself as a core member. Passionate about creating positive working and shopping environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Star Stuff LLC.
Acworth, GA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in making informed decisions on high-value purchases by sharing expert knowledge of precious gemstones, metals, and designs.
- Remained up to date on research, consumer trends, and advancements in the field of spiritual direction.
- Managed online social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, sharing new products, upcoming sales, and events.
- Built relationships with consumers to increase in-person and online sales through artist markets and social media.
Store Manager
Stoneage Natural Rocks INC.
Kennesaw, Georgia
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Hired as a seasonal employee and promoted to shift leader within three months, advancing to the role of store manager in July.
- Maintained the completion of daily required tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of the store.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, coached, evaluated, counseled, and disciplined staff members as needed.
- Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures.
Second Assistant Manager
Yankee Candle Co, Inc.
Woodstock, Georgia
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Hired as an associate, I was promoted to second assistant manager after four months.
- Assisted in coordinating inventory management and restocking of a high-volume outlet location.
- Trained and mentored new and seasonal staff on customer service standards and sales goals.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective and timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA08-2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA12-2021
Skills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Social media marketing
- Customer relationship management
- Problem-solving
- POS systems
- Retail operations
- Staff scheduling
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Fall of 2019, Spring of 2020, and Fall of 2021
- Hope Scholarship Recipient
- Completed AP courses in Communications, Literature, and Psychology
Affiliations
- In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, live music, and reading SCI-FI novels!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Star Stuff LLC.
11.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Stoneage Natural Rocks INC.
12.2021 - 11.2022
Second Assistant Manager
Yankee Candle Co, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kennesaw State University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Georgia Highlands College