Sarah Chambers
Westerville,United States
Summary
Dynamic professional and leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Experienced in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
The Connor Group
04.2023 - Current
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services. Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes. Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises. Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes. Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant. Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects. Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures. Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase occupancy rates. Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
General Manager
Calvin Klein
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget. Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators. Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning. Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs. Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance. Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers. Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning. Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives. Developed visual merchandising strategy for district with 10 stores to increase sales. Built constructive, effective relationships across district to align support for visual merchandising. Reinforced brand standards and visual merchandising consistency in marketplace. Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Assistant Store Manager
Calvin Klein
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism. Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels. Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels. Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results. Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness. Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day. Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties. Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Stylist/Visual Merchandiser
Express
11.2013 - 02.2017
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth. Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations. Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy. Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy. Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
Education
Fashion Merchandising
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Westerville Central High School
Westerville, OH05.2013
Skills
- Interpersonal Leadership
- Payroll & Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Training and Development
- Forecasting and Planning
- Business Analysis
- Visual Merchandising
Timeline
Property Manager
The Connor Group
04.2023 - Current
General Manager
Calvin Klein
01.2020 - 04.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Calvin Klein
02.2017 - 01.2020
Stylist/Visual Merchandiser
Express
11.2013 - 02.2017
Fashion Merchandising
Ohio State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Westerville Central High School
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