Organized and strategic retail management professional proficient in organizing schedules, managing inventory and enhancing financial controls. Effectively plan sales strategies, coordinate service initiatives and motivate employee excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Zone Lead-Seasonal Departments
At Home Group Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2024
Provided expertise in visual standards, merchandising techniques, fixturing, and implementation of all in-store marketing elements as well as in-store promotions
Served as a role model, coach and mentor in all areas as it relates to customer satisfaction in order to continuously grow store sales over 7 million
Utilized store financial and business data, including sales and expenses, to improve all metrics while maintaining a neat, clean and organized store
Visual Merchandiser
Ethan Allen Global Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
Worked with District Visual Manager to implement new displays, store layout changes as well as manage all new and discontinued inventory
Partnered with operations and design teams to grow sales over 8 million
Administrative Assistant to the President
Darnell Accounting Group, P.C.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Provided exceptional customer service to clients, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally
Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new organizational systems
Store Manager
Kirkland's Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2018
Exceeded sales goal by 10%, with an impressive top ranking in EBITDA, inventory turn, shrink control and customer service excellence
Developed and maintained a culture of hospitality as well as a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships both internally and externally
Built high performance teams through recruiting, selection, hiring and developing talent to fill a strong bench of future leaders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising, Design And Production Mgmt
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Timeline
Zone Lead-Seasonal Departments
At Home Group Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2024
Visual Merchandiser
Ethan Allen Global Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
Administrative Assistant to the President
Darnell Accounting Group, P.C.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Store Manager
Kirkland's Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising, Design And Production Mgmt