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Susan Hansen Staves

Columbia,SC

Summary

Multi-tasking professional well-known for enthusiastic team leadership, excellent customer relations, problem solving and self-directed dedication. Focused on career growth and expansion of professional skill sets.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager - Handbags & Accessories

Dillard's
Columbia, SC
11.2015 - Current

- Lead sales team to meet and exceed sales goals

- Manage scheduling, delegation of merchandising, weekly price changing, inventory processing 

- Execute floor moves as needed, floor sets per corporate direction

Visual Sales Manager

Dillard's
Columbia, SC
10.2013 - 11.2015

- Partnering with store/corporate management to create a dynamic sales environment

- Execution of floor moves and corporate directives

- Communicated corporate produced merchandising directives and expectations

Founder/Manager

Immutable Passion Project
Columbia, SC
01.2011 - Current

- Promoting creativity and person centered dementia care through public speaking engagements 

- Manager of (artist) Harry Hansen’s body of art work, publicity and outreach

Office Manager

Ilumina Healing Sanctuary Acupunture Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2009 - 12.2011

- Managed appointment scheduling and coordination for both clients and personnel

- Maintained computer and physical filing systems

- Quick Books Bookkeeping - payroll, A/R, A/P, reconciling accounts, tax payments/filing, insurances, and audits

Owner/Manager

New Craft Design
Phoenix, AZ
08.1997 - 08.2005

- Owned and ran operations of  a custom furniture and cabinetry workshop serving commercial and residential needs

 -Marketing, working with clients & interior designers

- Quick Book accounting - collections, A/P, A/R, payroll

- Specialty furniture finishes/faux wall finishes

Education

Associates of Occupational Studies Degree - Professional Massage Practitioner

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe, AZ
2009

Associate of Arts - Theater Arts

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
1995

High School Diploma - undefined

AC Flora Highschool
Columbia, SC
1991

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Oral and written communication
  • Vendor relations
  • Merchandising expertise
  • Management collaboration
  • Self-motivated
  • Team training
  • Product and service sales
  • Professional Artist/Painter

Timeline

Area Sales Manager - Handbags & Accessories

Dillard's
11.2015 - Current

Visual Sales Manager

Dillard's
10.2013 - 11.2015

Founder/Manager

Immutable Passion Project
01.2011 - Current

Office Manager

Ilumina Healing Sanctuary Acupunture Clinic
01.2009 - 12.2011

Owner/Manager

New Craft Design
08.1997 - 08.2005

Associates of Occupational Studies Degree - Professional Massage Practitioner

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Associate of Arts - Theater Arts

College of Charleston

High School Diploma - undefined

AC Flora Highschool
Susan Hansen Staves