Lezlie Baker
Ocala,FL
Summary
COSTUME EXPERIENCE
- CONDOM FASHION SHOW DESIGNER - Nebraska Aids Project, Omaha, NE, 2012 & 2013
- COSTUME DESIGNER / CONSTRUCTION ARTIST - Olde World Drygoods (Reproduction 18th Century Costumes) Grand Mound, IA, 1992-2003
- CO-COSTUME DESIGNER / CONSTRUCTION ARTIST - Stars Over VEISHEA, Ames, IA, 1988 & 1989
- COSTUME SHOP ASSISTANT - Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1987-1989
- COSTUMER - Showboat Theater, Clinton, IA, 1986 & 1987
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
BELK
Ocala, FL
07.2018 - Current
- Enhance store appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends
- Create retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy
- Configure and arrange advertising and marketing displays, creatively place merchandise to promote visibility and sales and verify accurate and up-to-date signage
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Assistant Store Manager
STEIN MART
Ocala, FL
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers
- Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained on a daily basis
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management
- Performed assigned projects and completed checklists in an efficient and accurate manner.
Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager
COLDWATER CREEK
Omaha, NE
04.2008 - 08.2014
- Assess associate strengths for team balance to achieve store sales and operational goals
- Train and develop ASM for interim Store Manager positions and train new Store Managers in the district
- Supervise and assist both Omaha area stores during absence of store management
- Organize and host district conference calls when District Manager is out
- Assist with training and merchandising new store in Bismarck, ND.
Assistant Store Manager
CHICO'S FAS
Papillion, NE
07.2007 - 04.2008
Visual Merchandising Lead
COLDWATER CREEK
Davenport, IA
11.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Store Manager
GORDMAN'S
Davenport, IA
01.2000 - 10.2003
Store Manager
STEIN MART
Bettendorf, IA
10.1998 - 01.2000
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Textiles and Clothing Related Science
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
05-1989
Skills
- Operations management
- Reports generation and analysis
- File/records maintenance
- Training and development
- Staff scheduling and weekly payroll
- Shipping and receiving
- Expense control and supply ordering
- Cash handling and balancing daily deposits
- Inventory control
- MS Office proficient
- Self-starter
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Organization and efficiency
- Dedicated team player
- Creative problem solving
- Merchandising
- Presentation skills
- Store management
- Planograms
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
BELK
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
STEIN MART
10.2014 - 07.2018
Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager
COLDWATER CREEK
04.2008 - 08.2014
Assistant Store Manager
CHICO'S FAS
07.2007 - 04.2008
Visual Merchandising Lead
COLDWATER CREEK
11.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Store Manager
GORDMAN'S
01.2000 - 10.2003
Store Manager
STEIN MART
10.1998 - 01.2000
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Textiles and Clothing Related Science
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY