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Juli So

Irvine,CA

Summary


Professional in retail operations with strong background in streamlining processes and enhancing customer experiences. Skilled in inventory management, staff coordination, and optimizing store layouts to drive sales. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to shifting priorities, ensuring goals are met efficiently. Dependable and results-focused with knack for problem-solving and strategic planning.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

SHOWROOM SALES ASSISTANT

Takara Belmont
10.2018 - Current
  • Maintained weekly sales tracking and leadership reports to support operational enhancement and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Design and Project Management
  • Convention Sales with set up and tear down
  • Vendor Management
  • Client relationship building and trouble shooting
  • Managed all Operational duties in Showroom

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Bloomingdales Dept. Store
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Lead a team of 15 in sales, inventory, opening and closing functions, POS training and troubleshooting, vendor relations, merchandising, markdowns and all management duties.

MERCHANDISING AND PRODUCT FIELD MANAGER

Lindora
10.2015 - 08.2017
  • Set and opened all new stores and clinic locations.
  • Directed all phases of new product launches, increased product selection by 25% from R/D to Shelf.
  • Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.

PRODUCT MANAGER

Lindora
10.2006 - 10.2015
  • Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
  • Analyzed business developments and monitored market trends.
  • Consulted with buying personnel to determine projected demand for products and services.
  • Traveled throughout Southern California to meet with Staff and vendors to train and manage projects and promotions and deliver clear company messages.
  • Cultivated effective partnerships with vendors, sales, marketing, retail management and all support staff.
  • Preserved brand integrity by monitoring the consistency and quality of marketing content.
  • Attended ordering and allocation meetings to develop promotions based on product levels.

MARKETING MANAGER SKIN CARE

Golden Door
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Gap, Inc.
02.2000 - 11.2001

Hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring sales staff.

DEPARTMENT MANAGER IN TRAINING COSMETICS

Saks Fifth Avenue
04.1995 - 01.1997

All day to day operations and sales to become a department manager and part of the Executive team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Coursework

Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Sales
  • Project planning and development
  • Customer relations specialist
  • SalesForce (CRM)
  • Project Management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Product merchandising
  • Team support and assistance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
  • DRE 02162179 California

Timeline

SHOWROOM SALES ASSISTANT

Takara Belmont
10.2018 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Bloomingdales Dept. Store
08.2017 - 09.2018

MERCHANDISING AND PRODUCT FIELD MANAGER

Lindora
10.2015 - 08.2017

PRODUCT MANAGER

Lindora
10.2006 - 10.2015

MARKETING MANAGER SKIN CARE

Golden Door
01.2001 - 12.2003

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Gap, Inc.
02.2000 - 11.2001

DEPARTMENT MANAGER IN TRAINING COSMETICS

Saks Fifth Avenue
04.1995 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Coursework

Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Juli So