Mary Lizabeth Stockham
Greeley,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 18 years of experience working in fast-paced environments. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Self Motivated and detailed individual who is a great problem solver.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
The Missing Fork
11.2009 - 07.2022
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Developed recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
- Recorded favorite meals of clients and worked continuously on new recipes and repertoire.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
Substitute Teacher
Farmington Municipal Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Sales Manager
Carpet One Floor & Home
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
Executive Team Lead, Guest Services/Hardlines Manager
Target, Inc.
09.2004 - 07.2007
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Maintained high employee satisfaction and performance with hands-on and collaborative style.
Store Manager
Pazo/Chico's FAS
01.2002 - 03.2003
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Store Concept was closed by Chico's, FAS after 1 year in business.
Retail Merchandiser
Liz Claiborne, Inc.
04.2000 - 10.2001
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
- Tracked and recapped key item performance.
Retail Merchandiser
Ellen Tracy, Inc.
02.1999 - 12.1999
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks by following established planograms.
Retail Merchandiser
Carole Little, Inc.
07.1996 - 02.1999
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Planogram Execution
- Merchandising and Display
- Vendor Relationships
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Farmington Municipal Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022
Personal Chef
The Missing Fork
11.2009 - 07.2022
Sales Manager
Carpet One Floor & Home
07.2007 - 05.2009
Executive Team Lead, Guest Services/Hardlines Manager
Target, Inc.
09.2004 - 07.2007
Store Manager
Pazo/Chico's FAS
01.2002 - 03.2003
Retail Merchandiser
Liz Claiborne, Inc.
04.2000 - 10.2001
Retail Merchandiser
Ellen Tracy, Inc.
02.1999 - 12.1999
Retail Merchandiser
Carole Little, Inc.
07.1996 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Oklahoma City University
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Department Manager, Shoes, Dillard's Department Stores, Phoenix, AZ
Retail Shoe Merchandiser, Reebok, International, Phoenix, AZ & Birmingham, AL
Department Manager, Menswear, Macy's East, Birmingham, AL
Store Manager, Storehouse Furniture, Birmingham, AL & Oklahoma City, OK
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Department Manager, Shoes, Dillard's Department Stores, Phoenix, AZ
Retail Shoe Merchandiser, Reebok, International, Phoenix, AZ & Birmingham, AL
Department Manager, Menswear, Macy's East, Birmingham, AL
Store Manager, Storehouse Furniture, Birmingham, AL & Oklahoma City, OK
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