Katherine Swigeart
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Associate / Assistant Project Manager
Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design
Hudson, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Assist Procurement Director with pricing, purchase orders, proposals and receiving.
- Assist Project Managers with design selections, documentation, PowerPoint presentations, meeting downloads and scaling furniture and accessories according to plan.
- Coordinate project activities and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Install furnishings, accessories and art in client homes.
Showroom Manager
Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design
Hudson, OH
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Integral part of successfully opening a new storefront.
- Developed processes, procedures and employee handbook.
- Provided high-end customer service.
- Created and executed social media content and assisted in marketing objectives.
- Maintained Showroom appearance through regular merchandising.
- Created purchase orders and entered and priced new inventory.
- Delegated work to team, setting priorities and goals.
Store Brand Leader
Free People
Woodmere, OH
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Motivate, train and develop a well rounded team.
- Maintain best selling culture, conversion and inventory results in the district.
- Lead and assist the Visual Merchandising Manager.
- Analyze business reports and empower team to be entrepreneurs of our space.
- Payroll, scheduling, supply ordering.
- Build relationships and provided superior customer service to create loyal and regular customers.
- Present Midwest District's opportunities and successes to District Manager weekly with strategies for success.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Free People
Woodmere, OH
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Refresh entire store monthly in line with company direction and refresh bubbles of the store weekly.
- Create displays, merchandise forms and update floor plans.
- Monitor inventory levels, allocation and assortment, reporting to District Manager as needed.
Assistant Store Manager
Free People
Woodmere, OH
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted in continuous development and training of team.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Assisted Store Brand Leader and Visual Merchandising Manager in store merchandising.
- Focused on promoting and maintaining a strong selling culture with above and beyond customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising & Fashion Product Development
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2013
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Quick Learner
- Merchandising and Display
- Detail-Oriented
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Documentation and Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
Timeline
Procurement Associate / Assistant Project Manager
Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design
07.2023 - Current
Showroom Manager
Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design
06.2022 - 07.2023
Store Brand Leader
Free People
09.2018 - 06.2022
Visual Merchandising Manager
Free People
09.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Free People
08.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising & Fashion Product Development
Ohio University