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Rachael Shafer

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Gallery Leader

Restoration Hardware
01.2022 - Current
  • Boldly coach, lead and develop the team to promote a positive and dynamic environment through the brands values and beliefs
  • Continuously drives result through team engagement, empowerment and accountability
  • Increase gallery results through product knowledge and client engagement.

Store leader

Kate spade
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Drove positive results in three dynamic locations within the DMV area, Tyson's galleria, DC city center and Pentagon City
  • Supported overarching company goals by working with district managers and senior executive leadership to ensure sales metrics and staff performance are consistently met
  • Manage, develop and coach associates and conduct weekly check-ins providing positive/constructive feedback, ensuring high levels of diplomacy and confidentiality.

Store Manager

Fendi
07.2013 - 08.2018
  • Analyze the business, propose and implement action plans to improve results, generate sales for each product category
  • Continually act as brand ambassador to strengthen/build relationships with VIP clientele/new customers
  • Propose and successfully execute in-store and out of store activities: Sister Door events, Pop-up locations, etc
  • Motivate employees to maximize team spirit, to promote teamwork and to maintain harmonious staff relations.

Store Manager

Mulberry
10.2012 - 07.2013
  • Proactively instruct clients and staff on product through in-store training, store events, and outreach efforts
  • Collaborate with surround store leaders, business and hotels to ensure brand awareness along with continued networking efforts to grow business.

Boutique Manager

Christian Dior
11.2010 - 10.2012
  • Increased boutique business 63% within two years
  • Ensuring the highest level of customer service throughout the store in line with Brand expectations
  • Responsible for smooth daily operations of boutique, including merchandising, personnel, stock availability, security, housekeeping

Education

B.S in Retail Marketing Management, Degree Received, 2/09 -

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI

A.S in Fashion Merchandising, Degree Received, 5/08 -

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Inventory Control
  • Motivating Teams
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Business Planning
  • Sales Planning
  • Sales Statistics Analysis
  • Client Base Retention

Timeline

Associate Gallery Leader

Restoration Hardware
01.2022 - Current

Store leader

Kate spade
08.2018 - 01.2022

Store Manager

Fendi
07.2013 - 08.2018

Store Manager

Mulberry
10.2012 - 07.2013

Boutique Manager

Christian Dior
11.2010 - 10.2012

B.S in Retail Marketing Management, Degree Received, 2/09 -

Johnson & Wales University

A.S in Fashion Merchandising, Degree Received, 5/08 -

Johnson & Wales University
Rachael Shafer