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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