KY GROUELL
Portland
Summary
Results-driven Store Manager with expertise in inventory management and team leadership. Proven track record of achieving sales targets through strategic merchandising and effective staff training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Portland, OR
02.2025 - Current
- Led a team of 40 in achieving sales targets through effective merchandising, strategic scheduling, and customer engagement.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage resulting in goal achievements.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust promotional strategies accordingly.
Visual Merchandiser
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Portland, OR
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Designed and implemented seasonal visual displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Implemented new stock room organization systems to streamline restock.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align visual merchandising strategies with promotional campaigns.
- Conducted regular assessments of in-store presentation, ensuring brand consistency and quality standards.
- Trained staff on visual merchandising techniques, fostering a cohesive team approach to store aesthetics.
Assistant Department Manager
Nordstrom
Tigard, OR
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted in training and onboarding new team members, enhancing staff efficiency and cohesiveness.
- Implemented inventory management procedures, improving stock accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with department manager to develop sales strategies, boosting customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, informing product placement and promotional efforts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tualatin High School
Tualatin, ORSkills
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Policies and procedures
- Staff management
- Operations
- Visual merchandising
- Loss prevention procedures
Accomplishments
- Increased sales by 10% on the year by coaching managers on strict operations, excellent service, and product flow efficiency.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Recruited 5 successful new managers within one year.
- Achieved our company shrink goal by completing inventory with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Store Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Department Manager
Nordstrom
09.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Tualatin High School