Award winning,dedicated jewelry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Jared The Galleria Of Jewelery
05.2008 - 04.2024
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and scheduels.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and productivity.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
General Manager
William Jewelers
05.2006 - 05.2008
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
General Manager
Kevin Jewelers
06.2002 - 05.2006
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
General Manager
Bailey Banks & Biddle
05.2000 - 06.2002
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Regional Manager
Finlay Fine Jewelry
06.1995 - 05.2000
Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
Worked collaboratively with loss prevention to decrease shrink and boost loss awareness.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
No Degree -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
Skills
Leadership and team building
Customer Relations
Operations Management
Time Management
Staff training/development
Inventory Control
Verbal and written communication
Strategic Planning
Performance Improvement
Consistently meet goals
Exceptional interpersonal communication
Recruitment
Sales expertise
Sales Team Development
Timeline
General Manager
Jared The Galleria Of Jewelery
05.2008 - 04.2024
General Manager
William Jewelers
05.2006 - 05.2008
General Manager
Kevin Jewelers
06.2002 - 05.2006
General Manager
Bailey Banks & Biddle
05.2000 - 06.2002
Regional Manager
Finlay Fine Jewelry
06.1995 - 05.2000
No Degree -
University of Southern Indiana
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