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StoreManager

Lindsay Tauben

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to managing top-notch sales associates as well as maintaining smooth, efficient, and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Passionate about my extensive knowledge on retail operations and forecasting fashion trends.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Vie Boutique
05.2018 - Current


  • Manage all store operations, including employee hiring, retention, and training; merchandising; inventory; and merchant relationships
  • Manage store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback
  • Key contact for all wholesale vendors, orders, and operations partners
  • Supervise the management of all inventory
  • Curate store brand and culture to ensure its aligned with the high-fashion style and persona our clientele expects
  • Create innovative store promotions to generate higher sales
  • Attend buying trips to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dallas to meet with vendors in order to curate clothing, jewelry, and various merchandise for the store
  • Foster strong relationships with area businesses and retail owners to create opportunities for the area and promote business and community engagement
  • Serve as personal shopper and stylist for some of the most highly fashionable women in the region
  • Created and manage store website and social media content

Sales Associate and Social Media Manager

Vie Boutique
09.2012 - 05.2018


  • Worked on the sales floor and served as a personal shopper for customers
  • Assisted the store buyer on various trips to meet with vendors for the selection of store merchandise
  • Created and managed social media pages
  • Supported boutique owner with special projects, merchandising, and networking for the store

Event Planning and Marketing Intern

Synergy Productions
06.2017 - 08.2017


  • Organized Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week and Shopportunity, an annual fundraising event for Siteman Cancer Research Center
  • Researched assigned events and identified possible partnerships aligned with event concepts
  • Pitched and secured participation of local shops in Shopportunity. Among the four interns, my efforts generated 40% of the store participants
  • Conducted phone calls and meetings to pitch event concepts to collaborators
  • Served as primary point of contact for vendors leading up to events, including for marketing efforts, contract agreements, and vendor relationship management
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes, and event planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Supported Thomas Rhett concert promotional events
  • Managed guest lists, worked as personal “handler” for celebrity appearances and promotional appearances
  • Responsible for on-site set up and tear down, guest list management, auction item fulfillment, table assignments, and donation collections for University Children’s Center Gala

Social Media and Marketing Intern

Jamieson Design
05.2016 - 09.2016


  • Established, created, and managed all social media, pages including Facebook, Instagram, Houzz, and Pinterest
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence
  • Designed and presented social media campaign ideas
  • Contributed to weekly email campaigns and social media content, including the creation and editing of “before and after” videos, writing social media content, and making photo selections

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts, Media, And Entertainment

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Retail Objectives
  • Staff Management
  • Hiring Management
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Multitasking
  • Merchandising
  • Window Displays
  • Team Meetings
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Store Manager

Vie Boutique
05.2018 - Current

Event Planning and Marketing Intern

Synergy Productions
06.2017 - 08.2017

Social Media and Marketing Intern

Jamieson Design
05.2016 - 09.2016

Sales Associate and Social Media Manager

Vie Boutique
09.2012 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Arts, Media, And Entertainment

University of Arizona
Lindsay Tauben