Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Store Manager
Girl Tribe co.
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - 06.2024
Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Maintained inventory levels and minimized shrinkage through effective product placement, pricing, and display.
Managed retail staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and performance evaluations.
Analyzed customer buying patterns to determine merchandise selection needs.
Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company standards for presentation of merchandise.
Monitored stock levels and placed orders when necessary to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Created visual displays for store window, walls, shelves, counters, and tables.
Oversaw the daily operations of the store including opening and closing procedures, cash management, POS system operation and maintenance.
Ensured all products were accurately priced and labeled in accordance with company policy.
Store Manager/Personal Stylist
Solstice Sunglasses
Charlotte, NC
05.2019 - 07.2022
Maximizing sales through a comprehensive understanding of company cost and gross margins
Executed the company's vision, resulting in increased productivity and achievement of goals
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Working with high end manufacturers
Training staff on proper customer engagement and how to speak to the product
Conducted styling for photoshoots in collaboration with prominent big box retailers.
Hosting private events for elite clients
Attracted top-tier talent.
Analyzing product sales and maintain 58% Gross Margin 3 highest in the district
Taking a shrink store 3.0 to a 1.03 hosting weekly cycle counts
Supervising selling techniques and aligning them to store productivity.
Utilized sales data analysis to pinpoint patterns and potential areas of growth.
Regularly evaluated employee performance to maintain high quality standards.
Developed and maintained store policies, procedures and operations manual.
Store Manager
G.H Bass
04.2015 - 01.2019
Directed Recruitment /training/staff development initiatives to maximize productivity and revenue potential Through development of a sales team
Analyze the business trends and forecast, daily operations, high-volume customer service
Maintaining and adjusting operations including payroll alignment/Store Audits/Inventory
Provide training to improve knowledge of staff and utilize cross training methods to maintain productivity
Host District business recaps conference calls and reads
Monday inspirational District Chats
Recruit top talent /Trained and provided our district with one successful store manager who was promoted from my store.
Store Manager
Fossil
02.2010 - 01.2015
Performs sales, KPI, and Employment Productivity analysis and communication of results
Development meetings on under performers
Accomplished at stabilizing employee turnover issues since taking over management role, achieved 16% turnover against organization goal of 60%
Collects and communicates customer experience feedback to the store team, DM, and Home Office.
Store Manager
Intrigue Couture, Inc.
07.2007 - 11.2010
Worked alongside styling assistants to curate visually appealing product arrangements
Helped clients develop their original styles
Supervised all store employees, coached on proper selling skills and styling
Coordinated fashion shows, pop up shops and meet with buyers
Oversee, Managed, and organized the wardrobe for the annual fall and spring fashion shows.
Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Bridal Consultant
David's Bridal
11.2000 - 01.2005
Assisted clients with styles, measurements, and placement of orders
Educated staff about new merchandise, styles, and trends
Maintained relationships between clients and manufacturers.