JAMELI MYERS
Seneca,IL
Summary
Multi Talented and Seasoned Professional with over 10 years of experience in Sales, Customer Service, Management, H.R Administrations, Accounting and Payroll.
Performance Highlights
- Delivered double-digit sales increases in an intensely competitive market-a 226% increase in sales with over a 30% decrease in traffic.
- Developed and managed a successful home based business into a brick and motor store with high profit margined lines.
- Successfully managed Double Banner A volume stores with teams of 20 plus employees.
- Propelled an underperforming store and placed it among the top 10 in Canada.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Autumn Prairie- Custom Soft Furnishings
05.2017 - 02.2022
- Fostered business relations and stayed on trend with the Textile Industry.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and time frame targets.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Store Manager
GNC Live Well
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed store employees successfully through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements
Store Manager
Urban Barn
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Store manager of a large national home decor/furniture chain company
- Encouraged and lead team of sales professionals to exceed prior performance, increase knowledge of business, and improve customer relations
- Implemented sales strategies with regional manager and assistant manager
- Responsible for staffing, scheduling, and hiring of personnel
- Established positive relationships with employees, and emphasized team building
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs
Homeschool Educator
Homeschooling
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Store Manager
Group Dynamite
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed a team of eighteen employees; continually training and encouraging the employees' strengths to develop the tools for success
- Assumed the manager role of an underperforming store and placed in the "Top-Ten' branch stores in Canada
- Trained and developed an underperforming team by conducting individual team building exercises
- Responsible for visual merchandising and implementing the company's visual standards
- Instilled a passion and enthusiasm for reaching company targets on a daily basis
- Reduced losses and reached shrinkage targets.
Fish Hatchery Tech Internship
Fisheries And Oceans Canada
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with Biologist, Scientist, and Fish Technicians to assist in the breeding and rearing of Atlantic salmon in hatcheries; including incubation plans, taking inventories of fish eggs, and cleaning and maintaining of incubation units and tanks
- Collected and analyzed stomach contents for diet and nutrition studies and tissues for contaminants
- Fed, cleaned and maintained fish tanks on a daily basis
- Monitored fish populations using a variety of equipment
- Maintained records of production, breeding, and treatment programs
- Released salmon in various stages of age into rivers to increase population: documenting health, weight and size
Co-Sales Manager
TOWN SHOES
06.2005 - 09.2007
- Co-managed the number one store across Canada and led a staff of twenty five people
- Regularly applied sound business skills and worked with large inventory volumes that involved shipments and special orders
- Achieved sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff
- Reported to management on buying trends, customer needs, and profits
- Scheduling and merchandizing, opening and closing the store, daily sales and customer service
- Overseeing stock control and receiving weekly, daily order
- Supervising department managers, organized training and product knowledge
- Developed sale promotions, marketing and in store events
- Managed queries, complaints, and feedback from customers in a professional manner
Store Manager
JACOB
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Store manager of a high volume, high paced, double banner store with a team of twenty plus employees
- Led the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence in customer service and a consistent, positive work ethic
- Conducted personal performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths
- Completed yearly and quarterly employee evaluations based on sales performance
- Responsible for weekly scheduling and staffing
- Ensured that employees recognized the importance of their contribution to the team overall
- Monitored product availability throughout the day and replenished stocks accordingly
- Provided staff with clear direction about their responsibilities and objectives
Education
GED -
New Brunswick Community College
Fredericton, NBAssociate of Arts - Interior Design
QC Design School
Quebec, CanadaSkills
- SAP software
- Wordpress
- MS Office-Word, Excel,Publisher, Powerpoint
- Google Drive-Doc, Forms, Sheets, Meets,
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Proficient in French
- High-Performance Management
- Time Management
- Client Rapport-Building
- Key Performance Metrics
- Payroll Operations
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Team Building, Leadership and Mentoring
- Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Ideal Professional Integrity and High Performance
Timeline
Store Manager
GNC Live Well
01.2019 - 05.2021
Business Owner
Autumn Prairie- Custom Soft Furnishings
05.2017 - 02.2022
Store Manager
Urban Barn
09.2016 - 03.2018
Homeschool Educator
Homeschooling
08.2012 - 06.2016
Store Manager
Group Dynamite
09.2011 - 08.2012
Fish Hatchery Tech Internship
Fisheries And Oceans Canada
04.2010 - 10.2010
Co-Sales Manager
TOWN SHOES
06.2005 - 09.2007
Store Manager
JACOB
10.2003 - 05.2005
GED -
New Brunswick Community College
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
QC Design School
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