Summer McDonald
Central Point
Summary
Results-driven Section Head known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless team coordination and project success. Committed to optimizing processes and fostering professional growth within teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Sales Section Head-Apparel
Grange Co-op
White City
12.2022 - Current
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Achieving sales goals
- Setting standards for merchandising, loss prevention and inventory management
Finance Manager
Butler Auto Group
Ashland
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Securing financial funding for consumer auto loans
- Selling after market products and warranties
- Maintaining mutual beneficial relationships with many financial institutions and their representatives
- Meeting an exceeding sales goals
- Structuring automotive deals
- Completing legal documents, sales, documents, DMV documents, auto loan contracts, reviewing and assessing consumer credit reports
Store Manager
Romy
Medford
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed daily operations and ensured efficient store performance.
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain high service standards.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels.
- Executed merchandising on my own and with a schematic
- That and exceeded store sales goals
- Processed new hire paperwork
Store manager
Garden Botanika
Portland
06.1999 - 06.2000
- Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and developed staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated restocking efforts.
- Merchandising on my own and with a schematic
- Meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitored sales trends and adjusted strategies to meet customer needs.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Store Manager
Jay Jacobs
Portland
04.1995 - 05.1999
- Managed daily operations and ensured efficient store performance.
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain high service standards.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate store objectives.
- Monitored sales trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Merchandising, including wall, displays window, displays mannequins, etc.
Education
South Medford High School
Medford, OregonSome College (No Degree) - Biology/Chemistry
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Sales strategy
- Loss prevention
- Maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and representatives
- Working well in a team
- Productive independently
- Excellent merchandising skills
Timeline
Retail Sales Section Head-Apparel
Grange Co-op
12.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Butler Auto Group
06.2010 - 08.2012
Store Manager
Romy
03.2008 - 07.2010
Store manager
Garden Botanika
06.1999 - 06.2000
Store Manager
Jay Jacobs
04.1995 - 05.1999
South Medford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biology/Chemistry
Portland State University