Julia Renee Kotler
Assistant Store Manager
Gladwyne,PA
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Kendra Scott
Ardmore, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Logged operational documents, store-to-store transfers and shipment receipts as set forth in company policy.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Key Holder
Kendra Scott
Ardmore, PA
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Prepared merchandise for distribution and placement across sales floor by building pallets and tagging products.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
Associates Program
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in clinical and translational research in CHOP Emergency Department.
Research Assistant
National Academies of Sciences
Washington, DC
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted with monitoring, organization, and distribution of NAS reports to Academy members and expert reviewers.
- Help plan biannual meetings of the Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Committee Members.
- Scheduled appointments with reviewers over phone and through email.
Stylist Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
Washington, DC
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported sales floor, cash wrap and back of house to catalyze daily operations.
- Leveraged associate education tools to build product and styling knowledge.
Stylist Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
Ardmore, PA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
Independent Research
Dr. Jane Flood, Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Researched violin acoustics (on wood and carbon fiber instruments).
- Created LabView program to detect signals from various sensors measuring speed, force, and string motion.
Physics and Mathematics Tutor
Academic Resource Center Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Visitor Engagement Intern
Foundling Museum
London, England
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted with visitor engagement and conservation efforts.
Workshop Tutor
Department Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Planned lessons for two-hour General Physics workshop to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Research Intern
Brookhaven National Lab
Upton, New York
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Researched and developed the hardware and software for a low-cost Muon Detector design.
- Wrote multiple C++ programs to test timing for a muon lifetime experiment.
- Utilized Google SketchUp to design a low-cost muon detector.
Camp Counselor
Camp Magar
Bryn Mawr, PA
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Youth Conservation Corps
National Park Service Valley Forge National Park
Valley Forge, PA
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Removed invasive plant and animal species from the park.
- Researched and presented various relevant topics unique to Valley Forge environs (i.e. asbestos & coyotes)
Education
Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA 05.2014 - 05.2018
Study Abroad -
CAPA The Global Education Network
London, England 01.2017 - 04.2017
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Product and service sales
POS systems operations
Relationship building and management
Goals and performance
Order management
Staff Management
Google Drive
Customer Relations
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Kendra Scott
11.2022 - Current
Associates Program
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
05.2021 - 08.2021
Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional -
Thomas Jefferson University
08.2020 - 04.2022
Stylist Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
11.2019 - 03.2020
Research Assistant
National Academies of Sciences
08.2018 - 07.2020
Stylist Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
06.2018 - 08.2018
Key Holder
Kendra Scott
05.2018 - 11.2022
Visitor Engagement Intern
Foundling Museum
01.2017 - 04.2017
Study Abroad -
CAPA The Global Education Network
01.2017 - 04.2017
Independent Research
Dr. Jane Flood, Muhlenberg College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Workshop Tutor
Department Muhlenberg College
08.2016 - 12.2016
Research Intern
Brookhaven National Lab
06.2016 - 08.2016
Physics and Mathematics Tutor
Academic Resource Center Muhlenberg College
02.2015 - 05.2018
Camp Counselor
Camp Magar
06.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics
Muhlenberg College
05.2014 - 05.2018
Youth Conservation Corps
National Park Service Valley Forge National Park
06.2011 - 08.2013