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Hope Breed

Belden,MS

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Reeds Jewelers
Tupelo, MS
08.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with developing and implementing marketing strategies to improve sales and profitability.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.

Store Manager

Men's Wearhouse
Tupelo, MS
02.2009 - 06.2020
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.

Sales Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
Tupelo, MS
06.2005 - 02.2009
  • Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
  • Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.

  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Tracked and analyzed key quantitative metrics and business trends relating to clients and partners.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Prepared sales production reports for senior management.
  • Researched potential customers using various sources such as public records, web searches.

Education

High School Diploma -

Baldwyn High School
Baldwyn, MS
05-1989

Business Administration and Management

Northeast Community College
Booneville, MS

Skills

  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Operations Management
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Employee Performance Evaluations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Reeds Jewelers
08.2020 - Current

Store Manager

Men's Wearhouse
02.2009 - 06.2020

Sales Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
06.2005 - 02.2009

High School Diploma -

Baldwyn High School

Business Administration and Management

Northeast Community College

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