Stacey Breitkreutz
Larchwood,United States
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent problem-solving, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Klondike Creek Unique Boutique
2016.11 - Current
- Operated a traveling Boutique with an online presence
- Grew business from 11k in the first year to 180k last year
- Responsible/Managed marketing, sales growth, operational growth, vendor fairs and event coordination, inventory management, selection and sourcing, website management, building relationships, and making custom products.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Store Manager
Home Depot
1998.11 - 2018.04
- Led a team of 200-500 associates in 5 different Home Depot stores, consistently increasing sales and profitability
- Successfully grew sales and operational growth, taking one store from $19 million to $30 million over a 5-year period
- Received the 'Taking Care of My People' award out of 2300 stores. This was a distinguished professional achievement, recognized for exceptional leadership
- Invited and Participated in a Women in Leadership panel. One of only 10 individuals selected.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
Associates Degree -
Southeast Technical College
05.1997
High School Diploma -
West Lyon Community School
Inwood, Iowa05.1995
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Sales growth
- Profitability
- Retail Merchandising
- Display Setup
- Retail Merchandise Buying
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Staff Training
- Hiring and Staffing
- Business Administration
- Business Planning
- Training and Development
- Talent Development
Personal Information
Title: Owner/Operator
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
Owner
Klondike Creek Unique Boutique
2016.11 - Current
Store Manager
Home Depot
1998.11 - 2018.04
Associates Degree -
Southeast Technical College
High School Diploma -
West Lyon Community School
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