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Melissa Hart

Portsmouth

Summary

Professional Retail Manager with exceptional team leadership qualities and operational management capabilities. Well-versed in delivering exceptional customer communication and customer service. I truly appreciate and enjoy the fast pace of retail management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Boot Barn
Portland
2026.03 - Current
  • Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff schedules.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
  • Trained new employees on store policies and procedures.
  • Maintained merchandise displays to ensure a visually appealing store layout.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and promotions.
  • Handled inventory management, including stock replenishment and organization.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.

Store Manager

Francesca’s
Newington
2025.05 - 2026.03
  • Managed daily store operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service skills.
  • Organized merchandise displays to attract and engage customers.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock audits and replenishment.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to promote sales initiatives.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to improve satisfaction.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

Surgical Support Technician

York Hospital
York
2011.07 - 2015.08
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sterility of operating rooms and surgical tools.
  • Assisted surgical teams by providing necessary supplies during operations.

•Stocked and ordered surgical supplies as

needed.

•Transported patients.

Group Sales Manager

Macy's
Burlington
2003.01 - 2007.01
  • Oversaw the handbag, accessories and jewelry departments.
  • Expanded the handbag department with a Kate Spade shop.

  • Led sales initiatives to enhance team performance and customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with merchandising teams to optimize product placement and visibility.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, evaluated performance of team members in the departments.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally while adhering to company standards.

• Coordinated all staff scheduling and zoned sales floor.

• I was awarded manager of the year 2002.

Store Manager

Urban Outfitters
New York
1999.07 - 2003.01
  • Led daily store operations and managed staff schedules.
  • Trained new employees on sales techniques and customer service standards.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ensured stock levels met customer demand.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.

• Merchandised sales floor as new as new

Arrived daily.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Great Bat Community College
Portsmouth, NH
1997.09 - 1999.05

Skills

  • Team building and leadership
  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Store operations

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Boot Barn
2026.03 - Current

Store Manager

Francesca’s
2025.05 - 2026.03

Surgical Support Technician

York Hospital
2011.07 - 2015.08

Group Sales Manager

Macy's
2003.01 - 2007.01

Store Manager

Urban Outfitters
1999.07 - 2003.01

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Great Bat Community College
1997.09 - 1999.05
Melissa Hart