Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Heather Howard

Talbots
Fenton,MO
37
years of professional experience

I am a customer service–driven manager who prioritizes building strong, authentic relationships with customers. I believe that developing deep product expertise and consistently following through on customer needs are essential to earning trust and fostering long-term customer loyalty. I also believe that an educated and empowered team is the foundation of a successful organization. By equipping employees with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to make informed decisions, I promote independence, accountability, and effective, customer-focused problem-solving. My goal is to cultivate an environment where both customers and team members feel valued, supported, and confident in the experience we deliver. I am confident that strong sales results are a natural outcome of strong teams—teams that are knowledgeable, empowered, accountable, and committed to going above and beyond for their customers.

Work History

Sales Manager

28 Years 4 Months
Talbots | 04.1998 - Current
  • Core managerial responsibilities include scheduling, accounts payable, point-of-sale (POS) operations, communications, new hire training, store operations, and performance management.
  • Drive customer engagement initiatives and lead by example in both staff training and customer service delivery.
  • Consistently meet or exceed established service performance metrics.
  • Develop and expand the customer base while fostering a team culture that supports the same objective.
  • Collaborate with the management team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Celebrate achievements and implement strategies to enhance performance and address areas of improvement.

Manager

2 Years 11 Months
Casual Corner | 05.1995 - 04.1998

Manager

3 Years 3 Months
Fashion Bug | 01.1992 - 04.1995

Assistant Manager

2 Years 5 Months
Jean Nicole | 08.1989 - 01.1992

Education

Highschool

Yorktown Highschool | Yorktown, IN

No Degree - General Studies

Indiana University, Bloomington | Bloomington, IN

Skills

Team training and professional development
Sales forecasting and strategic planning
Advanced product knowledge and expertise
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Performance analysis and reporting
Leadership
coaching
and team management
Strategic problem-solving and Delegation
Effective communication skills
Brand loyalty and customer retention strategies

Timeline

Sales Manager

Talbots
04.1998 - CurrentRead More

Manager

Casual Corner
05.1995 - 04.1998Read More

Manager

Fashion Bug
01.1992 - 04.1995Read More

Assistant Manager

Jean Nicole
08.1989 - 01.1992Read More

Yorktown Highschool

Highschool
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Indiana University, Bloomington

No Degree from General Studies
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Heather Howard