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Michael K. Wardrop

Assistant Promotions Manager
Portland,OR
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
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Summary

Action-oriented and accomplished customer experience professional with solid understanding of retail industry and customer habits. Forward-thinking and resourceful with superior work ethic and successful leadership, problem-solving and project management abilities.

Overview

2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Onboarding Specialist

Postscript.io
12.2021 - Current
  • Led process improvement and problem-solving efforts to create standard procedures and escalation policy for customer support team.
  • Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Developed documentation and logs of implemented solutions and generated and submitted reports.
  • Assisted account executives with strengthening client relationships through targeted solutions.
  • Focused solutions on industry-specific workflow, client base and protocols, tailoring implementations to client needs.
  • Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each client, upholding company's commitment to service.

Customer Experience Advocate

Postscript.io
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with internal team members to resolve customer concerns and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
  • Resolved customers' issues related to our software efficiently to foster good customer relationships.
  • Utilized chat, email, and occasional live troubleshooting through Zoom or Google Hangouts.

Assistant Promotions Manager

New Seasons Market
Portland, OR
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Drive 20-50% sales lift through product demos, education, and sampling.
  • Develop advertising tactics and implements new solutions for increased brand awareness.
  • Embody company mission, vision, and values through training, modeling, and promoting sustainable operation behaviors.
  • Managed day-to-day functions of promotion and marketing departments.

Costume Designer

Freelance
Portland, OR
01.2013 - 02.2020
  • Designed and constructed functional costumes using designs, mock ups, and patterning techniques for four major theater productions.
  • Collaborated with creative teams to produce cohesive vision, Performed leading roles in five mainstage shows, including Jesus Christ Superstar! and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown.
  • Adapted to diverse timelines, personalities, and work styles.
  • Developed entire looks, including garments, makeup and wigs.

Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
Vancouver, WA
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Created guest-obsessed culture and led team to prioritize guest experience and deliver on sales goals.
  • Established culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Empowered & encouraged team members, giving them tools to think like business owners.
  • Managed merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, and promotions; drove total store sales and understood role in sales growth.
  • Championed company products and added to 20% increase in quarterly revenue.

Promotions Associate

New Seasons Market
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Created meaningful connections with customers and staff through product demos, samples, and brand promotion.
  • Modified recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.

Sales Associate

J. Crew
Portland, OR
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.

Education

B.A - Theatre Arts

University Of Portland, Portland, OR
01.2013 - 01.2017

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

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Certification

SMS Marketing Certification - PostScript

Timeline

Customer Onboarding Specialist - Postscript.io
12.2021 - Current
Customer Experience Advocate - Postscript.io
03.2021 - 12.2021

Essential HR Compliance Toolkit Course Certification - OpenSesame

01-2021

SMS Marketing Certification - PostScript

08-2020
Assistant Promotions Manager - New Seasons Market
07.2019 - 03.2021
Specialty Sales Team Lead - Target
06.2018 - 07.2019
Promotions Associate - New Seasons Market
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate - J. Crew
01.2015 - 01.2017
University Of Portland - B.A, Theatre Arts
01.2013 - 01.2017
Costume Designer - Freelance
01.2013 - 02.2020

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