Raeland Alexander

Clothingline Designer and Retail Owner | Founded and managed a successful clothing line business, responsible for designing, manufacturing, and retail operations. Oversaw a team of over 12 employees, including sales staff, designers, and operational personnel. Created and executed marketing campaigns that fostered brand recognition and increased online and offline sales. Developed unique fashion concepts that resonated with target audiences and gained a loyal customer base. Managed all aspects of retail operations, including inventory management, customer relations, and financial planning. Cultivated partnerships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality products and timely deliveries.

• Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
• Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
• Brought in consistent revenue with sharp marketing tactics, promoting business expansion and diversification of offerings.

• Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
• Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.

• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
• Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
• Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
• Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
• Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
• Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
• Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
• Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
• Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
• Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.

• Processed payments effectively and accurately handled cash, credit, debit and personal check transactions.
• Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
• Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
• Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
• Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
• Evaluated presentation of checkout lanes and kept team members on top of cleaning tasks when necessary.

• Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
• Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
• Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
• Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
• Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
• Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
• Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.