Samantha Chmielewski
Denver,CO
Summary
Results-driven management professional determined to exceed company expectations. Successful at leveraging marketing experience to make smart merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Arhaus
Boulder, CO
05.2019 - Current
- Met or surpassed business targets on regular basis through strategic employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
- Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service to every customer by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Also served as Assistant Store Manager
Assistant Producer
Arhaus
Boston Heights, OH
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication to ensure timely delivery.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Worked collaboratively with camera crew shooting in locations, optimizing story visualization for diverse viewers.
- Acted as liaison between marketing department and buyers/product developers.
- Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared sets for shooting to provide comprehensive production support.
- Discussed marketing goals with in-house team to identify needs and articulate details to marketing team.
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Kate Spade
Beachwood, OH
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Upheld exacting standards store-wide for consistent and successful appeal to customers.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Supervised team of up to 6 merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Relationship building and management
- Sales and marketing
- Schedule management
- Project management
- Budgeting
- Studio production
Timeline
Store Manager
Arhaus
05.2019 - Current
Assistant Producer
Arhaus
08.2016 - 04.2019
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Kate Spade
11.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University