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JENNIFER OSTROFF

Key Leader/VM Lead
Boston,MA

Summary

Passionate Key Leader offering exemplary record of knowledge and experience. Encourages others to be the best version of themselves. Is passionate about the company, and the products we sell. Delivers interesting perspectives to share knowledge and facilitates discussions to encourage deeper understanding. Welcoming and inclusive. And always looking to grow and succeed.

Reliable and upbeat Key Leader/VM Lead, successful at promoting guest loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, company cadences, and leadership fostered in inclusion. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Land Pro
Leominster, MA
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Landscaped by selecting, purchasing, and planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes
  • Applied fertilizer to ground seasonally to enhance growth
  • Trimmed and edged grass around walks, flower beds, and walls
  • Applied pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitoes, wasps, ticks, and others
  • Trimmed hedges, trees and bushes using smooth and efficient pruning techniques
  • Watered lawns, trees and plants and put in place permanent irrigation to keeplandscaping green and healthy
  • Planted grass, trimmed trees and bushes, and fertilized plantings.

Salon Coordinator

Mia Bella Spa
Leominster, MA
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Greeted clients and presented appointment times that fit client's needs
  • Opened and closed salon according to company procedure
  • Handled financial transactions using cash, credit card, and contactless payments
  • Scheduled appointments in person, over phone, and electronically
  • Drove sales and met goals by promoting specials, luxury hair care products, and salonservices
  • Registered incoming appointment holders, providing intake services prior to requestedservices
  • Provided customer education on available service, highlighting specific offeringsbased on business goals and service availability
  • Answered customer calls, providing responses to queries, appointment scheduling,service advice, and complaint referrals
  • Informed staff members of cancellations and client arrival
  • Sold personal care products to customers, offering consumable and durable skin caregoods, hair care products, and more.

Educator

Lululemon Natick
Natick, United States
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Welcomed guests and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs
  • Maintained knowledge of current and future promotions to provide accurate service and inform guest purchasing decisions
  • Supported company mission and positive store culture through IDEA, honesty, integrity, and high-quality guest experiences
  • Engaged guests and built connections to drive long-term sales
  • Resolved guest issues quickly to recapture the customer's loyalty and maintain the sale
  • Arranged merchandise to be visually pleasing and well organized, focusing on item accessibility and aesthetic appeal.

Visual Merchandiser Lead/Key Leader

Lululemon - Prudential Center
Boston, MA
08.2021 - Current
  • Created look and feel of visual merchandising to better target specific audiences using the weekly/monthly/and quarterly forum.
  • Wrote merchandising guidelines/plan for new product launches to keep teams on same page and effective.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store, e-mail and regular meetings.
  • Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
  • Created aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Organized store merchandise on the floor by size, style, color, activity, and storytelling.
  • Enrolled the team weekly in merch updates and changes with a written post and photos.
  • Posted to the region twice a week, with updates and photos of what the merch team accomplished during merch shifts.
  • Prepped the floor successfully for the holiday season and other high selling days on our calendar.
  • Accepted into the IDEA Career Development Pilot to further my leadership grounded in IDEA.
  • Created genuine relationships with co-workers allowing them to always feel supported and cared for. Peers felt comfortable coming to me for guidance, coaching, clarity in any situation. Always remaining inclusive.
  • Maintained boundaries between work life and life outside of work, always being professional.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Winchendon School

Skills

  • Guest relations The best part of having a job, is not only connecting with your co-workers, but also the guests Throughout all of my jobs I have maintained friendships, connections and bonds with guests who regularly visit the store Those are the people who make it easy to love what you do
  • Guest education I have a full understanding of our product and I am able to support our guests in finding what they need, quickly I also enjoy spending time with our guests and connecting on a deeper level
  • Training I have supported the hiring team greatly in training the new employees I will always happily welcome someone new to our team/company with the knowledge and skill set lululemon expects from us
  • Problem solver I am able to quickly address a problem and find a solution that benefits everyone I will never make a decision selfishly and always what is best for the team as a whole
  • Inclusive I am someone who believes in inclusivity I will always lead with this as a core value The importance of this is unmatched
  • Promote products Promoting our products has always been easy for me I have never worked for a company I did not believe in, or support When you genuinely love the product or the company promoting it, and selling it is easy
  • Visual Merchandising Learning about visual merchandising has been exciting and challenging for me It makes you think outside the box It also provides instant gratification for you and your team once you see how beautiful the floor looks
  • Communication Communication is one of best skills to have as a leader I try my best to always address the issues with anyone directly Giving feedback has become something I am very comfortable and confident with providing my peers
  • Positivity Throughout all of my jobs staying positive throughout difficult times is one of my strengths In my head it is never an option to be negative while working
  • Understanding and accepting Given the way I was raised, I have grown up to be a very understanding and accepting person My parents have taught me to live without judgement and to care for everyone equally That is something I will always bring to the work environment
  • Guidance I am able to provide my team with guidance around areas I am strong in I encourage others to learn more about visual merchandising and provide them with encouragement and support
  • Patience I will always be patient when leading my peers I, myself understand what it is like to learn differently And that has allowed me to be the leader I am today Who is patient and understanding
  • Time management I am very organized and take work very seriously I am always prepared, and have projects done on time
  • Punctual I will never be late as long as it is in my control If anything, I am 30 minutes early to nearly everything I also hold myself to a high standard of rarely missing work and calling out I understand people depend on me for certain things at the store and I will always do my best to be there
  • Accountability I will always hold myself, and others accountable I lead with a sense of accountability and integrity

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser Lead/Key Leader

Lululemon - Prudential Center
08.2021 - Current

Educator

Lululemon Natick
09.2019 - 08.2021

Salon Coordinator

Mia Bella Spa
12.2017 - 06.2018

Landscaper

Land Pro
05.2016 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

The Winchendon School
JENNIFER OSTROFFKey Leader/VM Lead