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Suzanne Dant

Cape May,NJ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Dandy-lion Designs
10.1993 - Current
  • Manage daily operations for a successful retail small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality products.
  • Implement business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Director of Retail Operations

Exit Zero Hospitality
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store/cafe, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for improved efficiency and reduced stock discrepancies.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.


Procurement Manager

Cape Resorts Group
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Implemented category management strategies to optimize purchasing decisions across various product lines and business locations.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools

Retail Store Manager

Cape Resorts Group
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Hired, trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Health Services

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.1986

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Staff training/development
  • Product Development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Sales Analysis

Timeline

Director of Retail Operations

Exit Zero Hospitality
05.2022 - 10.2023

Procurement Manager

Cape Resorts Group
01.2020 - 04.2022

Retail Store Manager

Cape Resorts Group
09.2017 - 01.2020

Small Business Owner

Dandy-lion Designs
10.1993 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Health Services

University of Delaware

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