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Virginia Michel

Ridgecrest,CA

Summary

Results-oriented leader with expertise in budget oversight and team development. Skilled in driving sales initiatives and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated to achieving significant improvements in overall organizational effectiveness.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
Ridgecrest, California
11.2022 - 08.2025
  • Oversaw budget management, staff hiring, and daily operations to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Managed sales floor operations to optimize customer experience and satisfaction.
  • Merchandised sales floor to improve product visibility and boost customer interaction.
  • Created effective procedures that increased accuracy and minimized errors.

Sales Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
Ridgecrest, California
01.2008 - 11.2022

Fostered relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.

  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.

Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture Homestore
Ridgecrest, California
09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Assisted customers in product selection and provided detailed product information.
  • Maintained store organization and ensured merchandise was properly displayed.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently at the point of sale.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Serrano High School
Phelan, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Staff hiring
  • Sales operations
  • Customer experience
  • Visual merchandising
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget forecasts
  • Branding
  • Loss prevention

Affiliations

  • Being outdoors, nature walks with my dog.
  • Cooking/Baking
  • Spending time with friends and loved ones

Timeline

General Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
11.2022 - 08.2025

Sales Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2008 - 11.2022

Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture Homestore
09.2006 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Serrano High School