Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Certifications Awards
Languages
Certification
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Rizsamhe Alesna

Iowa City,IA

Summary

Results-driven retail leader with a proven track record in sales, team development, and customer engagement. Consistently ranked among top performers company-wide and recognized for exceeding sales targets, driving credit initiatives, and leading high-performing departments. Multilingual professional with strong leadership, coaching, and operational management skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Katsch Boutique
07.2024 - Current
  • Directed all aspects of daily store operations including inventory, scheduling, POS updates, and cash handling.
  • Drove customer engagement through personalized service, strategic merchandising, and event planning.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff to exceed performance expectations and maintain high service standards.
  • Utilized sales reporting and trend analysis to adjust strategies and optimize store profitability.

Key Achievements:

  • Surpassed monthly sales goals in 4 out of 5 months, including +50% over plan in May, +27% in January, and +24% in March.
  • Led the store in client engagement and repeat customer conversion.
  • Successfully planned and executed in-store promotions that boosted foot traffic and product visibility.

Department Manager

Von Maur
Coralville, IA
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Delivered strong customer service through tailored recommendations and relationship-building outreach.
  • Monitored sales trends and adapted department strategies accordingly.
  • Led daily team operations, including performance reviews, team meetings, and cross-department collaboration.
  • Trained new hires and maintained alignment on policies, sales targets, and service standards.

Key Achievements:

  • Individually ranked #1 company-wide in sales for BSW/Active/Moderns on three separate occasions, with my department consistently leading in-store sales throughout my tenure.
  • Developed a personalized outreach strategy that contributed to increased client return rate.
  • Played a key role in improving departmental communication and team performance.

Customer Experience Team Lead

Victoria Secret
Coralville, IA
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Promoted to Team Lead within 8 months — recognized for surpassing sales targets and delivering top-tier customer service.
  • Trained and coached team members on service, sales techniques, and credit card initiatives.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues and ensured satisfaction through efficient problem-solving.
  • Calculated monthly credit goals based on prior performance and tracked results to optimize credit capture and improve overall performance.

Key Achievements:

  • Consistently met or exceeded sales segments by tracking performance every 2 hours and adjusting team focus in real time to achieve daily sales goals.
  • Calculated monthly credit goals based on prior performance and tracked results to optimize credit capture and improve overall performance.
  • Ranked #1 in credit card sign-ups within the store for 6+ consecutive months and placed in the top 25% of all Victoria’s Secret/PINK locations nationwide.
  • Recognized for leadership in onboarding, training, and mentoring new team members, ensuring team alignment with corporate objectives.

Isles Online

Hy-Vee
Oskaloosa, IA
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Began as a cashier, providing efficient and friendly checkout service and resolving customer inquiries.
  • Transitioned into a key support role for the launch and daily operations of Isles Online, the store’s digital shopping platform.
  • Handpicked and packed customer orders with accuracy and attention to detail to ensure order satisfaction.
  • Entered end-of-day documentation, inventory records, and order fulfillment data to maintain operational accuracy.
  • Supported process development during the program’s early stages, contributing to system improvements and workflow efficiency.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-2022

Skills

  • Sales Strategy & Goal Achievement
  • Credit Program Performance Tracking
  • Team Training & Leadership Development
  • Sales Segment Monitoring & Metric Analysis
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Retail Operations & Inventory Oversight
  • Promotional & Marketing Campaigns
  • Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite & POS System Management
  • Public Speaking & Cross-Team Communication
  • Financial Oversight & Sales Forecasting
  • Social Media Engagement & Brand Promotion

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student-Athlete, Volleyball – Kirkwood Community College
    Jul 2020 – May 2022
  • Head Coach – Prairie Volleyball Club
    Dec 2021 – Apr 2022
  • Head Coach – Cedar Falls Juniors Volleyball Club
    Dec 2022 – Apr 2023
  • Co-Head Coach – UNI Men’s Club Volleyball
    Aug 2022 – Nov 2023
  • Assistant Coach – Iowa Rockets Volleyball Club (Head Coach, Upcoming Season)
    Jul 2024 – Present

Certifications Awards

  • Student Athlete Academic Award, Kirkwood Community College

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Visayan
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

USA Volleyball Coaching Certification
Certified Coach, 2021 – Present

Timeline

Store Manager

Katsch Boutique
07.2024 - Current

Department Manager

Von Maur
03.2024 - 07.2024

Customer Experience Team Lead

Victoria Secret
03.2022 - 03.2024

Isles Online

Hy-Vee
06.2018 - 07.2020

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Kirkwood Community College