Simone Adolf
Aurora,CO
Summary
Passionate, dedicated, fun, empowering leader. Responsive team leader with strong Retail Management background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Well-versed in personnel development, creation of effective merchandising projects, and development of sales strategies to boost store sales volume. Embraces changes in new technology and social media to drive sales and customer engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Saint Laurent
Denver, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Successfully enhanced brand engagement leading to the attainment of business objectives while fostering client loyalty.
- Implementing strategies to facilitate the team's professional growth and development through effective coaching methods.
- Responsible for managing daily store operations, including scheduling, budgeting and inventory control.
- Demonstrating a heightened awareness of customer experience.
- Maintaining adherence to all legal, safety, HR, and stock organization requirements.
- Building relationships within the Denver community, neighboring businesses, and Cherry Creek Mall Marketing.
Sales Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
Denver, CO
02.2021 - Current
- Sale Manager Chanel Handbags, Designer Handbags, Ladies Shoes and Accessories.
- Leading a Team of 16 Client Advisors to exceed sales goals through client relationship development.
- Digital Sales Champion, leading a Team of 6 Digital Client Advisors.
- Cultivated and drove through strategic outreach, building and developing loyal client relationship, one of my notable achievements that resulted in a $28.0 million business across 4 divisions for Fiscal 21/22.
- Boost revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
- Implementation of new revenue strategies, sales initiatives and customer engagement tactics to increase market share.
- Increased sales by 35% in under 18 month by addressing product needs and collaborating with Buying Office and Regional Merchandise Director to expand depth and breath of merchandise and vendor assortment.
- Facilitating Leadership Team meetings by fostering a trusting and respectful environment for free and open participation, ideas sharing, addressing concerns/ challenges, setting goals, etc.
Department Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
Denver, CO
02.2011 - 01.2021
- Department Manager Ladies Shoes
- Consistently exceeded annual sales goals by coaching a sales team of 8 to create an elevated client experience in a luxury retail setting.
- Exceeded $4.0 million in annual sales and a 18% increase. In Fiscal 2017 ranked #1 highest % increase to LY in the Ladies Shoe Division.
- Partnered on a weekly basis with Merchant and Planning Organization Leaders to ensure right product placement and appropriate strategies for the continues Department success.
- Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
Department Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
Denver, CO
05.2002 - 01.2011
- Department Manager Designer II, Dress Collections and Coats.
- Supervised staff of 13 in daily activities, delivering continuous training and coaching to bolster each employee's skill set.
- Oversaw all aspects of merchandise and communications with Merchants and Vendors.
- Champion NMG culture, values and led by example in order to create a friendly, upbeat atmosphere where customer service is consistent with NM standards.
Assistant Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
Miami Beach, FL
11.1996 - 04.2002
- Assistant Manager Couture, Designer Sportswear and Mens Furnishings.
- Collaborated with department manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
Education
Apprenticeship - Seamstress
Falke Fashion
Schmallenberg, GermanyAssociate of Arts - Fashion Design
Lette Verein
Berlin, GermanySkills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Rapport and Team Building
- Fostering and strengthening client relationships
- Strong Project Management skills
- Compelling leadership skills
- Excellent in time management
- Brand building strategy skills
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
- Goal-oriented
- Native German Speaker
Affiliations
FalkeLetteman Marcus Best Award
2022 Leader of the Year Award
Languages
German
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Store Director
Saint Laurent
12.2023 - Current
Sales Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
02.2021 - Current
Department Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2021
Department Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
05.2002 - 01.2011
Assistant Manager
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd
11.1996 - 04.2002
Apprenticeship - Seamstress
Falke Fashion
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Lette Verein
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