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Mary Van Orden

American Fork

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Store Manager with a proven track record at Chicos FAS, enhancing store sales through strategic merchandise displays and fostering a team-oriented environment. Skilled in POS systems and customer service management, I significantly raised customer satisfaction ratings. Expert in leveraging problem-solving abilities and leadership skills to achieve operational excellence and employee development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Chicos FAS
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.

Educator

Lululemon Athletica
09.2019 - 09.2022

Customer service

helped manage employees

opening and closing

merchandising

Assistant Store Manager

Pier 1
03.2018 - 09.2021
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
11-1971

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Customer experience
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Retail operations
  • Customer relations
  • Store organization
  • Team building and leadership
  • Store opening and closing
  • Customer service management
  • Store operations
  • Employee scheduling
  • POS systems
  • Pricing and markdowns

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Chicos FAS
09.2022 - Current

Educator

Lululemon Athletica
09.2019 - 09.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Pier 1
03.2018 - 09.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Weber State University
Mary Van Orden