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Nina Palanck

Chicago,IL

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

LoveShackFancy
Wilmette, IL
09.2025 - Current

Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels and effective product displays, enhancing customer satisfaction.

  • Led team performance initiatives through recognition, feedback, and coaching, fostering a culture of development and accountability.
  • Ensured adherence to operational procedures for efficient store management and expense control.
  • Oversaw strategic initiatives to expand clientele and boost repeat business through customized outreach.
  • Maintained productive relationships with customers by analyzing demographic data for personalized experiences.
  • Forecasted financial targets by monitoring key performance indicators, including client conversion and average spend.
  • Analyzed internal and external data to identify operational issues and inform strategies for business performance improvement.
  • Curated specialty events and collaborated with small businesses to enhance customer engagement.
  • Reported key information to corporate partners to inform decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills with clients and team members.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to achieve project goals.
  • Conducted thorough analysis to identify trends and insights.
  • Flexibility to adapt to change
  • Managed multiple tasks effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution

Assistant Store Manager

Johnny Was
07.2019 - Current
  • Ranked the #1 sales representative, and top 5 nationally
  • Increased sales by 10%; increased customer conversion by 16%, 8% above national company average, and increased units per transaction by 79%
  • Consistently exceeded sales goal by developing and maintaining client relationships with a strong digit focus
  • Delivered customized, positive customer experiences through exceptional service, timely responses to inquiries, and efficient transaction processing
  • Provided weekly and monthly performance updates to motivate team towards goals, offering feedback and promoting a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork
  • Develop and maintain digital selling strategies and effectively communicate to the team
  • Analyzed and tracked KPIs through a sales CRM management system (KWI) to assist with planning of strategic sales and marketing campaigns
  • Strategized, developed and executed merchandising based on the local market, trends and customer interaction while monitoring psychical and digital inventory
  • Developed and managed digital and physical clientele communication, enhancing customer retention and contributing to revenue growth

Merchandise Manager

Splendid
07.2017 - 03.2019

Sales Lead

BCBG Max Azria
11.2013 - 07.2017

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications of Media, Art & Design

DePaul University
Chicago
06-2014

Skills

  • Sales performance
  • CRM management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Strategic sales planning
  • Marketing campaigns
  • KPI analysis
  • Market trend analysis
  • Community event management
  • Client communication
  • Relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical skills
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service

Timeline

Store Manager

LoveShackFancy
09.2025 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Johnny Was
07.2019 - Current

Merchandise Manager

Splendid
07.2017 - 03.2019

Sales Lead

BCBG Max Azria
11.2013 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications of Media, Art & Design

DePaul University
Nina Palanck