Laura Elworthy
Minooka,IL
Summary
Oversaw merchandising and strategic planning initiatives to enhance store performance across various categories. ,Led the design of innovative store displays that captivated customers and drove sales. ,Cultivated a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement in merchandising and marketing strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Director
Jewel Osco, Albertsons
Chicago, IL
02.2010 - Current
- Assist in running all retail store operations to support and maintain company standards
- Guide and support stores going through major remodels to maintain safety, appearance and customer service
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure a positive relationship by building the right promotional displays and creating excitement to drive sales
- Evaluate trends and prior sales history to effectively write quality seasonal orders
- Review district orders to increase quantities of high margin items and drive seasonal sales and promotions
- Pull financials from company systems to manage budgets and solve issues dealing with scheduling, billing and receiving
- Interview, hire and orientate new associates on company policies and procedures and see through their development
- Launched and successfully executed the e-commence department including store set up ; mapping ; training and developing new and lead associates; and currently oversee daily operations
Brand Representative
Justice, Too Inc
East Lansing, MI
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Underwent store name change and design while maintaining positive brand awareness
- Developed visual ideas and applied them to store resets to increase traffic and sales
- Received, processed and merchandised new product efficiently from ‘door-to-floor’
Lead Brand Representative
Limited Too, Too Inc
Orland Park, IL
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Developed high communication skills while interacting with customers and employees
- Trained and guided Brand Representatives to complete given tasks from a leadership stand point
- Demonstrated the ability to keep a positive professional “lead by example” attitude in heavy traffic seasons
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Retailing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Led customer service initiatives to elevate client satisfaction levels
- Analyzed profitability metrics to inform strategic decisions
- Oversaw inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock availability
- Utilized critical thinking to identify and resolve operational challenges
- Coordinated multitasking activities to enhance overall organizational effectiveness
- Directed payroll management systems for timely and precise salary distribution
- Mentored staff through comprehensive training programs to foster skill growth
- Leveraged computer proficiency to enhance business operations
- Orchestrated store merchandising to maximize product visibility
- Formulated innovative sales strategies to drive business growth
Certification
Illinois Food Safety certified
Timeline
Assistant Store Director
Jewel Osco, Albertsons
02.2010 - Current
Brand Representative
Justice, Too Inc
09.2007 - 12.2010
Lead Brand Representative
Limited Too, Too Inc
10.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Retailing
Michigan State University