Randi Elizabeth Steele
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A passionate, curious, enthusiastic creative looking to utilize her education, management and sales and marketing experience. Offering over 15 years of experience managing teams and individuals in leading retail organizations. Consistently promoted for exceptional performance and service. Successfully manages diverse purchasing needs in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager/Store DIrector/Market Trainer
J. Crew/Crewcuts/Madewell
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Previously employed with organization from June 2004 to June 2012.
- Facilitated store openings including hiring, onboarding, training, merchandising and store setup
- Successfully managed high visibility locations with high profile clientele
- Developed teams that exceeded expectations in client service, product knowledge, operations, and inventory skills
- Executed multiple successful selling events through community outreach, partnering with key local taste makers, to drive incremental business
- Championed College Outreach program, recruiting Brand Ambassadors from local campuses, resulting in positive incremental business increase
- Served the region to conduct meetings regarding product knowledge and new collections
Editorial Writer
BeautyTap Online Magazine
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Writes editorial articles and product reviews to highlight new and top performing products in the beauty. makeup and home fragrance categories
Lead Buyer
Inkwell Home Store
Corvallis, OR
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversaw and executed buying responsibilities for multiple product categories within the store
- Actively sourced new brands for merchandise mix to attract new clientele and drive business
- Created engaging content for store social media platforms
- Actively worked with store clientele, providing quality shopping environment through merchandise assortment, product knowledge and positive customer experience
- Trained and developed staff members in regards to product knowledge to enhance quality engagement and increase sales
Talent Acquisition Lead
Global, A 1st Flagship
Irvine, CA
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Executed full cycle recruitment for all positions on Centers with Career System Development
- Managed various company social media sites, with specific responsibility of the company Instagram platform
- Crafted various communication pieces for public relation purposes, featured on company blog and LinkedIn
- Trained and onboarded new recruiters, educating them on processes and company Core Values
- Played a key role in the rollout and execution of leadership model on select centers, integrating positive culture change within center management.
Recruiting and Training Coordinator
Curtin Maritime
Long Beach, CA
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed responsibility for all administrative duties within the business, including supply ordering and inventory, maintenance of general facility
- Developed and implemented safety training programs to help reduce and eliminate accidents and incidents in the workplace
- Coordinated entire hiring process, from recruitment and pre-screen interviews, to new hire training and on-boarding
- Participated in the overhaul of existing benefit programs and implementation of new programs
Shop Manager
Blue Windows
Long Beach, CA
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed freestanding location, successfully posting double digit increases in sales annually by providing clients with consistently exceptional client service experiences
- Developed all event elements including creation of concepts, marketing, merchandise acquisitions, etc.
- Successfully increased new clientele through creative marketing, social media outreach
- Actively worked with vendors to create specialty products, generating exclusivity for clients and building vendor relationships
Education
Master of Communication Management - Communication Management/Journalism
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
CorvallisSkills
Content Development: Blogging, podcasting, Canva, Google platforms, PowerPoint, WordPress
Research: Surveys, SPSS, focus groups, content analysis, interviews, competitive analysis, secondary research
Strong client interaction skills, oral presentations, effective communicator
Robust leadership abilities, strong work ethic and integrity
Consistent and proactive problem solver
Creative, curious self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, excels at networking
Additional Information
Brand Ambassador: The Lip Bar; Detroit, Michigan
Timeline
Associate Manager/Store DIrector/Market Trainer
J. Crew/Crewcuts/Madewell
08.2023 - Current
Lead Buyer
Inkwell Home Store
12.2021 - 03.2023
Editorial Writer
BeautyTap Online Magazine
08.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Lead
Global, A 1st Flagship
09.2017 - 12.2021
Recruiting and Training Coordinator
Curtin Maritime
05.2015 - 09.2017
Shop Manager
Blue Windows
06.2012 - 04.2013
Master of Communication Management - Communication Management/Journalism
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
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