Lee Ann Adams
Lucky Starz Inc. (DBA Beach Daisy Boutique)
Granbury,TX
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Varied career with retail management, district manager, independent sales representative, maintaining records and reports, forming open to buy for product purchases, owned and sold a successful business.
Knowledgeable manager with solid track record in team leadership, training employees towards growth and success. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Work History
President/Business Owner
12 Years 1 Month- Expanded retail footprint to 3 high-volume locations in Marco Island, Sanibel Island, and Estero Coconut Point.
- Managed purchasing, managers, employees, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll, social media and website, create advertising for events.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Attended trade shows and special events that showcase products, network with other businesses, attend workshops for business owners.
- Participated in fashion shows and charity and chamber of commerce events for business.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Created quarterly and yearly contests for all team members to participate.
- Sold business in 2023
Sales Representative/District Manager/Buyer
15 Years 9 Months- Managed District locations with multimillion dollar stores on Sanibel Island, Naples, Key West, Sarasota, Estero FL.
- Recruited and promoted from within to build top district in the company with low turnover.
- Achieved "Rep of Year 2007" award, highlighting exceptional contributions to sales team.
- Educated accounts on effective buying, visual merchandising, and marketing techniques to enhance store operations and energy.
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to showcase features, address customer inquiries, and assist with quarterly buying decisions.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to align with customer demand.
- Traveled throughout territory to engage with clients and demonstrate products. in Caribbean and South Florida to show samples of product and help them build their buy for their stores.
- Leased showroom for trade shows in America's Mart Atlanta, GA.
Store Manager/District Manager
4 Years 3 Months- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Honored as Rookie of the Year in 1992 for exceptional achievements.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy, business planning , and team building.
- Key West store increased 60% under my leadership, Bell tower 52%, Sanibel Island 34%, Naples 28%.
- Proven ability to build strong customer/client relationships and create and mentoring fantastic team of managers and store teams.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program for team.
- “Rookie of Year” Award 1992
Education
- Basics With Emphasis On Business
Skills
District Manager conducting team meetings
contests
workshops
Buyer for clothing lines
jewelry
accessories
Knowledge of target goals for payroll %
margins
profitability.
Creating Customer Service Standards
Leadership team building
Promoted numerous team members to Manager positions.
Created sales reports on individual team members productivity.
Approachable leader
Employee relations
Staff management
Employee relations
Staff management
Accomplishments
- Business of the year 2018 Sanibel Island Chamber of Commerce - Beach Daisy Boutique
- District of the year 2007-Fresh Produce Sportwear
Certification
Certified Picture Framer-(museum mounting certified)
Timeline
President/Business Owner
Lucky Starz Inc. (DBA Beach Daisy Boutique)
2011.05 - 2023.06Read More
Sales Representative/District Manager/Buyer
Fresh Produce Sportswear
1995.05 - 2011.02Read More
Store Manager/District Manager
Chico's FAS
1991.02 - 1995.05Read More
Edison College
from Basics With Emphasis On Business
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Florida Realtor 1982-present
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