Shawncae Lewis
Redlands
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Empire Tile and Marble Supply, enhancing sales revenue through strategic purchasing and innovative marketing. Excelled in building vendor partnerships and team development, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and budgeting expertise. Achieved significant sales growth by leveraging technical understanding and customer service excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Showroom /Sales and Purchasing Manager
Empire Tile and Marble Supply
02.2018 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with vendors, fostering long-term partnerships beneficial to the company''s bottom line.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective purchasing strategies.
- Enabled uninterrupted production flow by maintaining an adequate stock of essential materials at all times.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to forecast product demand accurately.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with the company''s financial goals and objectives.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Implemented innovative visual displays that captured attention and boosted sales significantly.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize stock shortages and overstocks.
Cosmetic Counter Manager
Nordstrom
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Researched and assessed new products to develop effective merchandising and promotion plans.
- Organized in-store events to showcase new products, driving sales growth and increased brand awareness.
- Collaborated with store management to develop marketing strategies for promoting new cosmetic lines.
- Circulated cosmetic department to promptly and politely welcome customers and engage in conversation to assess needs.
- Recruited, trained and supported cosmetic counter team members, emphasizing company policies, product knowledge, and departmental goals across staff.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while managing daily operations at the cosmetic counter.
- Assessed client needs through active listening and targeted questioning, recommending suitable products accordingly.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring the availability of best-selling products at all times.
Education
Pasedena City College
Pasadena 08.2001 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Mark Keppel High School
Alhambra, CA06.2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Technical understanding
Budgeting expertise
Customer Service
Problem-solving abilities
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Team building
Multitasking
Sales Targeting
Staff Training and Development
Timeline
Showroom /Sales and Purchasing Manager
Empire Tile and Marble Supply
02.2018 - Current
Cosmetic Counter Manager
Nordstrom
01.2003 - 01.2008
Pasedena City College
08.2001 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Mark Keppel High School
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