JoAnne |Sharman
Auburn,NY
Summary
In my career I have had the pleasure of representing and leading several successful driven companies. I have been accountable in accepting full responsibility for all business operations in all instances. My proven ability to motivate and influence professionals with positive reinforcement is paramount. I am accustomed and prepared for practicing relationship sales in any high end environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager, Visual Manager, Buyer
Corning Museum of Glass
Corning, NY
06.2009 - 03.2023
- Recruited, trained and supervised 46 permanent staff members as well as upwards of 35 new employees every peak season. Conducted all retail operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, budgeting.
- Attend various annual shows throughout the country buying for resale. Responsible for building and maintaining professional relationships with various sales reps.
- Designed and executed visual marketing in a variety of locations including the airports, visitor centers and hotels.
- Enhanced overall experience for visitors, staff and key glass collectors by teaching relationship sales. Training and practicing follow through, a first for the museum.
- Creating and following through with new enthusiasts to grow and locate new possibilities.
- Planned special promotions and discounts based on overall promotions in conjunction with the marketing department.
Store Manager, Interior Design, Buyer
Bassett Home Furnishings
Amherst, NY
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Trained, coached and mentored 8 full time sales team members in a high end home furnishings environment.
- Setting an example to enforce consistent customer service standards.
- Recognizing clientele for all staff. Building new business or quickly resolving problems to uphold quality and manage budget accordingly.
- Highly sought after for all aspects of In home design from plan to delivery. I used my personal business to incentivize sales staff regularly.
- Work closely with the independent design community fulfilling their clients needs as well as public promotions, trade shows and Junior League homes.
Store and Visual Manager, Product Development
Arhaus Furniture
Rochester, NY
01.1998 - 01.2005
Store and Visual Manager, Product Development
Littman Jewelers
Rochester, NY
01.1991 - 01.1998
Education
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYInterior Design
Phenix
OnlineSkills
- Exceptional communication and professionalism
- Well established leader
- Concise problem solving, proactive, excellent follow through
- Customer centric visionary
- Accustomed to achieving high expectations
- Passionate for reputation and branding
Timeline
Store Manager, Visual Manager, Buyer
Corning Museum of Glass
06.2009 - 03.2023
Store Manager, Interior Design, Buyer
Bassett Home Furnishings
01.2005 - 01.2009
Store and Visual Manager, Product Development
Arhaus Furniture
01.1998 - 01.2005
Store and Visual Manager, Product Development
Littman Jewelers
01.1991 - 01.1998
Monroe Community College
Interior Design
Phenix
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