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Helen Suarez

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Customer-oriented store manager offering several years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2017 - 02.2023
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Merchandiser

Crossmark Merchandising
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.

Sales Associate

James Avery Jewelry
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.

Area Sales Manager

Dillards Department Store
Corpus Christi, TX
11.1974 - 11.2014
  • Planned, developed and implemented sales strategies in an assigned region.
  • Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.
  • Managed a team of sales representatives in order to achieve maximum results.
  • Provided training and guidance on product knowledge, selling techniques and customer service.
  • Monitored performance of sales representatives against goals set by management.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure their satisfaction with products and services offered.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TX
05-1968

Skills

  • Partnership Building
  • Promotional planning
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Development
  • Risk Management

Timeline

Store Manager

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc.
11.2017 - 02.2023

Merchandiser

Crossmark Merchandising
01.2017 - 11.2017

Sales Associate

James Avery Jewelry
10.2016 - 12.2016

Area Sales Manager

Dillards Department Store
11.1974 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Roy Miller High School
Helen Suarez