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Kiersten Durkee

Ventura,CA

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Manager skilled at building atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence to provide every customer with exceptional experiences and promote brand loyalty. Effectively oversee and align processes with dynamic conditions while increasing efficiency and maximizing profits. Motivational leader skilled at building relationships with customers, employees and senior management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Kate Spade
02.2018 - 02.2025
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.

Sales Associate/ Supervisor

Coach
06.2009 - 01.2018
  • Assisted in the creation of visually appealing product displays that showcased merchandise effectively, driving increased sales interest from customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, product knowledge, and prompt issue resolution.
  • Spearheaded special events within the store such as promotional launches or holiday festivities that engaged both employees and clientele alike.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for sales associates, setting clear expectations and goals for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors to share best practices and implement improvements across departments.
  • Mentored junior sales associates to improve their selling techniques, resulting in higher individual performance.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buena HIgh School
Ventura, CA
06-2007

Skills

  • Stock management
  • Hiring and training
  • New hire training
  • Incident reports
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Sales strategies
  • Operations oversight
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Business development

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Kate Spade
02.2018 - 02.2025

Sales Associate/ Supervisor

Coach
06.2009 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Buena HIgh School

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