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Jody Gruber

Mt. Pleasant,SC

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.

Overview

39
years of professional experience

Work History

Charleston Gold & Diamond

Store Manager
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed employees, up to 50 calls and continuous emails throughout day and increased sales by 50%

Charleston Gold & Diamond

Jewelry Sales Associate
11.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Provided dynamic service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact and well-honed listening skills.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Managed over 50 calls per day and was #1 to #2 in sales for entire company.

The Mom Spa

Esthetician
08.2012 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Recommended retail products for at-home use.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.

Self Employed Services

Wedding Planner and Decorations
04.2003 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
  • Executed advertisements, promotions and branding campaigns to attract new clients.
  • Completed over 200 weddings per season, with very thankful clients
  • Negotiated prices with suppliers, inspected venues and selected vendors to meet couple expectations
  • Collaborated with bridal couple to achieve expectations and vision for wedding
  • Planned and created centerpieces, bouquets and floral arrangements for decorating wedding venues

Duane A Gruber DDS

Co-Owner and Office Manager
06.1987 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Increased client sales by 60%

Southwest Property Management

Office Manager
06.1984 - 09.1986

Job overview

  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • improved the appearance of the apartments and kept the property at full capacity.

Education

Will Rogers High School , Tulsa

High School Diploma
06.1982

Teal College , Greenville, PA

Some College (No Degree) from Business And Photography

International Spa Institute , Bluffton, SC

Esthetician Theory from Master Aesthetician
08.2012

University Overview

Licensed Asthetician

  • Awarded Valedictorian

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Loss Prevention Policies
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Sales Expertise
  • POS Inventory System Operation

Timeline

Store Manager

Charleston Gold & Diamond
09.2021 - Current

Jewelry Sales Associate

Charleston Gold & Diamond
11.2013 - Current

Esthetician

The Mom Spa
08.2012 - 11.2013

Wedding Planner and Decorations

Self Employed Services
04.2003 - 12.2011

Co-Owner and Office Manager

Duane A Gruber DDS
06.1987 - 12.2010

Office Manager

Southwest Property Management
06.1984 - 09.1986

Will Rogers High School

High School Diploma

Teal College

Some College (No Degree) from Business And Photography

International Spa Institute

Esthetician Theory from Master Aesthetician
Jody Gruber