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Work History
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Tara Sims

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating our team and offering extensive knowledge to our stores merchandise. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to improve employee's goals and success. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing store obligations and expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

David's Bridal
05.2023 - Current
  • Increased sale by targeting marketing strategies and effective selling techniques.
  • Trained new sales associates on company policies, selling techniques, and customer service best practices to maximize their potential and skill.
  • Maintained a clean and organized storefront at all times by enforcing strict housekeeping standards across the entire team.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise and marketing standards.
  • Organized growth plans for each employee to reach there day to day goals.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Store Manager

House Of Prom ( Pop Up Shop )
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock.

Fashion Stylist

Sincerely Susan
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Skillfully assisted mother of the bride/groom clients.
  • Professional styling, including all kinds of styles and looks from designer dresses.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
  • Determined proper shoes, jewelry, head wear, and other accessories to complement designer dresses.
  • Advised on appropriate color palettes based on client''s skin tone, hair color, and personal preferences.
  • Managed wardrobe budgets effectively, ensuring high-quality garments were obtained within financial constraints.
  • Utilized expert knowledge of body shapes and proportions to recommend flattering clothing choices for diverse clientele.


Bridal Stylist

Davids's Bridal
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assisted brides in selecting perfect gown styles based on their preferences, and wedding theme.
  • Created memorable experiences brides their families providing attentive service throughout entire selection process.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized bridal styling consultations and recommendations.
  • Trained new bridal stylists on company policies, procedures, and best practices for delivering 5 star customer service.
  • Produced high level of bridal sales / productivity. Boosted sales by effectively showcasing and marketing the latest bridal trends and accessories.
  • Provided expert guidance on color coordination, fabric selection, and accessory choices for the perfect bridal look.


Education

No Degree -

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

High School Diploma -

Oak Grove High School
Oak Grove, MO
05.2010

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Sales Presentations
  • Product Knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Sales expertise / Steps of selling
  • Sales Targeting
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Decision-Making
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Intelligent / Creative customer service skills

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Circle of Excellence certificate from David's Bridal for the years of 2021-2022. For the best spirit of quality, selling.
  • Achieved tier 1 status in the productivity club for quarter 4. Commitment in making over 250 in productivity status continuously.
  • Promoted Store management of House of Prom.
  • Promoted Sales Management at David's Bridal ( Blue Springs )


Timeline

Sales Manager

David's Bridal
05.2023 - Current

Store Manager

House Of Prom ( Pop Up Shop )
01.2023 - 04.2023

Fashion Stylist

Sincerely Susan
09.2022 - 12.2022

Bridal Stylist

Davids's Bridal
11.2019 - 12.2022

No Degree -

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

High School Diploma -

Oak Grove High School
Tara Sims