Gracie Ward
Auburn
Summary
Dynamic and highly-motivated professional with experience in retail and service. Proven track record of driving sales, managing stock inventory, and providing excellent customer care. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about helping clients find the perfect product and delivering exceptional shopping experiences. I am a focused student with knowledge of advertising communications, brand management, and social media. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team. Frequently praised for communication by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Spray Tan Technician
Tanology
Auburn
05.2024 - Current
- Educated customers on the benefits of regular use of self-tanner products.
- Routinely checked expiration dates on product containers to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Assisted clients with pre-tanning skin care and application of protective barrier cream.
- Cleaned and sanitized all tanning equipment, tools and surfaces between each client appointment.
- Performed minor maintenance work such as replacing the filters in the spray gun, cleaning nozzles.
Boutique Manager
29 and holding boutique
Auburn
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Displayed confidence in front of the camera while working long hours on set without compromising performance quality.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the shipment process in a timely manner.
- Created and implemented procedures for efficient order fulfillment, including shipment tracking and delivery confirmation.
- Maintained inventory records and tracked stock levels to ensure availability of merchandise for customers.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, customer service techniques, store policies and procedures.
- Initiated advertising campaigns via social media channels like Facebook or Instagram resulting in increased brand awareness.
- Monitored daily operations of store activities such as cash handling, opening and closing procedures.
Boutique shipping manager and model
Tiny Closest Boutique
Auburn
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Established procedures for receiving, inspecting, storing, packaging, labeling, documenting, tracking and delivering goods.
- Provided detailed reports on delivery status to management teams.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure that orders were filled correctly and delivered on time.
- Scheduled pickups from vendors according to production demands.
Boutique Sales Associate
Dear Stella boutique
Columbus
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Served as a brand ambassador for the company by promoting the company's values during interactions with customers.
- Assisted customers with selecting clothing styles that best suited their needs.
- Met monthly sales goals set by management through effective selling techniques.
- Utilized point-of-sale system to process transactions quickly and efficiently.
- Built relationships with customers through engaging conversations and follow-up calls.
- Completed daily tasks such as stocking shelves, folding clothes and organizing backroom area.
- Moved items from back stock onto sales floor.
- Stocked shelves with inventory and arranged displays to draw attention to merchandise.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Business Administration - Finance Candidate
Southern Union
Opelika, Al08.2025
Skills
- Effective selling techniques
- Organizational skills
- Fashion awareness
- Social media savvy
- Product knowledge expertise
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Visual merchandising
- Decision-making abilities
- POS Systems
Timeline
Spray Tan Technician
Tanology
05.2024 - Current
Boutique Manager
29 and holding boutique
01.2024 - 05.2024
Boutique shipping manager and model
Tiny Closest Boutique
08.2021 - 01.2024
Boutique Sales Associate
Dear Stella boutique
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Business Administration - Finance Candidate
Southern Union