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Kristin Bergquist

Denver,CO

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Implemented visual merchandising techniques to drive sales. Exceptional organizational skills, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Gift Store Manager

City Floral Garden Center
09.2010 - Current
  • Part of management team for store of $12M
  • Increased sales of the gift store by 115%.
  • Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
  • Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain budget.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Store Manager

Hallmark Gold Crown
10.2008 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for hiring, training, merchandising, customer service, inventory results, shortage control
  • Decreased shortage from 2.7% to 1.2%.


Store Manager

Fresh Produce Sportswear
07.2005 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for merchandising, hiring, training, inventory results, customer service, shortage control
  • Work with buyers for proper assortment in Headquarters store
  • Increased Units per Transaction by 21%

General Manager

Irish Times
08.2003 - 07.2005
  • Opened Irish gift shop conducting all research, fundraising and providing leadership for operations and marketing.
  • Sourced all merchandise domestically and internationally.
  • Leveraged target market to attract core clientele.

Executive Team Leader

Kohls
10.1998 - 07.2003
  • Recruited to $34M unit of market leader
  • Quickly promoted to Personnel and Operations Manager with responsibility for budget of $2M
  • Responsible for payroll, operations, inventory, and staff of 125, payroll, operations and inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
05.1984

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Order Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Budgets
  • Store Displays
  • Highly organized
  • Staff Management
  • Time Management

Earlier Career

Executive Team Leader, Mervyn's Department Stores.  Area Manager,  Bed, Bath and Beyond. Area Sales Manager, Foley's Department Stores. General Manager, Category One/The Book Category. Divisional Group Manager, Younkers Department Stores.  Buyer, Brandeis Department Stores.  

Timeline

Gift Store Manager

City Floral Garden Center
09.2010 - Current

Store Manager

Hallmark Gold Crown
10.2008 - 06.2010

Store Manager

Fresh Produce Sportswear
07.2005 - 09.2008

General Manager

Irish Times
08.2003 - 07.2005

Executive Team Leader

Kohls
10.1998 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Creighton University

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