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Karin Bowers

Loxley,AL

Summary

To become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company's productivity and reputation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Lead

Under Armour
09.2022 - Current
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing strategic sales plans and effective team management.
  • Enhanced client relationships through consistent communication and personalized solutions.
  • Conducted thorough market analysis to inform decision-making and capitalize on emerging industry trends.

General Manager

Gap, Inc
05.2016 - 04.2022
  • District trainer for Store Compliance Audit which included traveling to stores, conducting audits, training new General Managers, and leading conference calls
  • Managed District Managers expense reports, booked travel, conference calls for preparation of becoming Regional Assistant (Assistant to the Regional Director)
  • Consistently inspires team to achieve results and perform at a high level
  • Knows the competition and market trends to positively impact business
  • Drives productivity of the team
  • Monitors labor to maximize productivity, optimize traffic, and achieve sales goals
  • Leads implementation of product placement, marketing, and promotional strategies
  • Creates strategies and processes that deliver results
  • Exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers
  • Establishes effective relationships to build brand loyalty
  • Fosters a healthy and productive environment where employees can maximize their potential
  • Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer centric mindset
  • Represents the brand, understands the competitors, and drives excellent tenant and community relationships
  • Promotes store involvement with our Community in Action programs
  • Upholds high quality store experiences for the internal and external customer
  • Builds effective cross brand and store center partnerships
  • Sources, selects, and develops high potential talent, effectively assessing for skill and cultural fit
  • Accountable for team performance through coaching and feedback
  • Teaches and trains leaders to build skill
  • Knowledgeable and passionate about Banana Republic, our customer, and our product
  • Holds team and self-accountable to all Gap Inc
  • Standards of performance
  • Leads efforts to reduce in-store shrink activity through education and awareness
  • Ensures compliance to all Federal, Provincial, State, and Gap Inc
  • Employment requirements
  • #1 GM and Store in multiple areas (District, Region, and entire Fleet)

Assistant Store Manager

Gap, Inc
11.2013 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for visual merchandising new product including cartography placement and gross margin proficiency
  • Marketing consultant and delegation leader for community/tourism promotions
  • Operational excellence including budget, audits, scheduling, supply orders, human resources, and technology-based training
  • Coaching and progressive mindset based employee development
  • Oversees completion of promos, markdowns, windows, and shipment
  • Excellent customer service
  • Deputizing in the General Manager's absence
  • Supporting and advising staff when they are in difficulty
  • Promoting sales growth and profits
  • Report incidents to the General Manager
  • Identifying and resolving associate performance by coaching in the moment
  • Reporting any issues of concern to senior managers
  • Reporting staff hours to the Payroll department
  • Driving a sales culture within the store
  • Making sure all administrative functions operate at the highest levels
  • Reviewing customer feedback and then suggesting ways to improve processes and service levels.

Manager

Nike, Inc
03.2005 - 11.2013
  • Order shipment
  • Receive truck
  • Maintain stockroom
  • Inventory issues
  • Door to floor excellence
  • Merchandising expertise
  • Customer excellence leader
  • Product knowledge
  • Cash management
  • Open and close store
  • Train employees
  • Certified in handling internal and external theft.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Education

Dental Hygiene -

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
12.2010

Elementary Education, Social Work -

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
05.2004

Advanced Diploma -

Dickson High School
05.2002

Skills

Business Development

Customer Retention

Leadership and team building

Problem Resolution

Operations Management

Team Player

Timeline

Sales Lead

Under Armour
09.2022 - Current

General Manager

Gap, Inc
05.2016 - 04.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Gap, Inc
11.2013 - 05.2016

Manager

Nike, Inc
03.2005 - 11.2013

Dental Hygiene -

Pensacola State College

Elementary Education, Social Work -

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Advanced Diploma -

Dickson High School

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