Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Performance & Innovation - Annual Convention with Style Encore
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Lisa Coughlin

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Enterprising Retail Sale Manager successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Fulfillment Expert

Nordstrom
11.2024 - Current
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
  • Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions in store and online.

Manager

The Consignment Boutique
09.2024 - Current
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Perform opening and closing procedures for the store.
  • Personally handle consignments and the purchasing process.
  • Maintains and promote on all company social media platforms.

Owner

Style Encore
01.2015 - 06.2023
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Pioneered the use of "buy online, pick up in store" on social media platforms.
  • Established innovative initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic allowing the store to exceed sales expectations.

Store Manager

Plato's Closet
04.2008 - 12.2014
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Performed administrative tasks including: running daily, weekly and quarterly reports on profits and loss.

Education

General Studies

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH

High School Diploma -

Strongsville High School
Strongsville, OH
05-2001

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Clear communication
  • Risk management
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Dedicated
  • Knowledge in Point of Sale(POS) system
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Merchandising

Performance & Innovation - Annual Convention with Style Encore

Recipient of this award for applying bold new strategies in piloting the social media presence of Style Encore as a company.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Fulfillment Expert

Nordstrom
11.2024 - Current

Manager

The Consignment Boutique
09.2024 - Current

Owner

Style Encore
01.2015 - 06.2023

Store Manager

Plato's Closet
04.2008 - 12.2014

General Studies

Cuyahoga Community College

High School Diploma -

Strongsville High School
Lisa Coughlin