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Martha Getachew

englewood,NJ

Summary

Result-driven in sales and management with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and fostering exceptional customer relationships. As a dedicated Business administration student with HR minor, I leverage my experience as a part-time substitute teacher to cultivate strong communication and leadership, and organizational skills. This unique background positions me as an aspiring administrative specialist committed to excellence and ongoing development of my teaching and mentoring capabilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS Staffing
01.2025 - Current

I provide continuity of instruction and support in various educational settings.

Assisting students, and promoting active engagement during classroom activities.

Lesson planning and implementation.

Managing classroom behavior effectively to maintain a conducive learning environment.

Collaborating with school staff to align with policies and address classroom actions.

Sales Manager

Macy's Furniture Gallery
Paramus
05.2018 - Current
  • Achieved over $1 million in sales for four consecutive years before transitioning to a supervisory role.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Created and presented monthly reports on sales performance to management.
  • Supported sales team members in driving growth and development.
  • Leveraged virtual design programs to track and train the sales team, implementing innovative strategies that increased sales and enhanced customer retention.
  • Manage showroom inventory staging to optimize product presentation, driving sales improvement, and customer engagement

Furniture Sales Consultant

Huffman Koos Furniture
Paramus, NJ
12.2013 - 04.2018
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets of over $1M annually, contributing significantly to the store's revenue growth.
  • Delivered comprehensive staff training and development programs, elevating team expertise and the overall quality of client service.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring the timely fulfillment of special orders, and maintaining exemplary customer satisfaction.
  • Designed and implemented targeted in-store marketing strategies to elevate promotion and attract discerning clientele.
  • Collaborated on the design of impactful store layouts. Optimizing the customer shopping experience to drive sales in a luxury retail environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Minor HR

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
01-2027

Associate of Science - Business

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
05-2024

Skills

  • Activity management
  • Instructional technology
  • Lesson implementation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  • Training and Development
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Work Ethic & Professionalism
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • Substitute Certificate in Bergen County

Linkedin

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-getachew-601b6b201

Volunteer Work

  • Macy's Relations Group MRG meetings to brain storm donation ideas for the community
  • Actively contributed to painting and organizing pantry church serving as a shelter for victims of domestic violence,
  • Coordinated staff efforts to create art work and inspiring quotes for pediatric cancer patients at St.Jude Hospital

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ESS Staffing
01.2025 - Current

Sales Manager

Macy's Furniture Gallery
05.2018 - Current

Furniture Sales Consultant

Huffman Koos Furniture
12.2013 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Minor HR

Rutgers University

Associate of Science - Business

Bergen Community College
Martha Getachew