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Software Engineer - Gail Winfred Resume
Deshantell
US-South Carolina
10+ yrs
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Area Manager
A high-caliber Management professional, with 19 years in retail management building and leading integrated sales for several retail companies. Desires a position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute to a company’s efficiency, organization, growth, and profitability. Excellent at decision-making and have the ability to quickly identify opportunities and resolve problems.
I place a strong focus on team-building and employee relations, for without a unified force, businesses cannot excel. One of my greatest contributions to a company is my positive team approach toward staff members which leads to unified efforts and ultimate success. A proactive leader and motivator, I serve as a mentor for my staff and take great pride in developing their skills and talents to their maximum potential so they can achieve optimum results. I create a team-oriented environment and introduce a participative decision-making style which results in high employee and company profitability.
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years experience in Sales and Management.
Management:
Responsible for overall administration and operations of stores administration and operations of stores that achieved $500,000 to $2 million annually in revenue. Conduct ongoing analyses to evaluate the efficiency, quality , and productivity of business operations.
Customer Service:
Provide superior service to in-store customers by assisting them with merchandise selection, and by responding to requests, suggestions, and/or concerns.
Personnel, Recruitment, Training& Supervision:
Recruit, interview, hire, train and supervise associates. Also responsible for training and developing managers. Fully accountable for personnel scheduling , job assignments, performance reviews and daily supervision. Monitor overall job performances to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures. Experienced in developing and facilitating sales meeting for the purpose of introducing new products, and motivating employees.
Employee Relations:
Empower employees to think and work independently and as team members. Ability to create a team like work environment through strong leadership, guidance, encouragement and support of employees. This results in increased efficiency and productivity, which results in overall company profitability.
Marketing & Merchandising:
Implement Company’s marketing and advertising strategies into everyday operations. Create and design floor displays to effectively enhance merchandise and increase sales.
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Professional Experience
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Area Sales Manager, Swim-n-Sport 2004- 2008
Company Track Record: Began with the company in 2004 as a Senior Manager and supervised two stores. A year later was promoted to Area Sales Manager and supervised 5 stores.
Management: Oversees the operations of 5 stores, set and enforced company’s guidelines and policies. Increase annual sales in the area through effectively training store managers to enhance customer service. Develop incentive programs to build effective teams to help increase employee productivity. Directed the management staff and made determinations concerning hiring, training and transference of personnel according to promotability. Ensures sales goals are achieved by analyzing information from company reports. Made regularly visits to stores provided constructive feedback through Store Audits, this enabled store managers to take action that positively impacts the business. Set and enforced guidelines corporate policies resulting in enhancement of sales in the area. Facilitate meeting in the area with store managers to discuss the company’s goals and expectations . Communicate with corporate regarding merchandise concerns for all the stores. Ensure company’s promotions and displays are up to standards. Worked closely with Store Managers to ensure that merchandising and display decisions were made timely and in a way that positively impacted sales without disrupting customer service. Direct outreaches, payroll, and inventory and any other aspects to ensure profits. Maintained and ensured professionalism throughout the area I supervised.
Store Manager, Rue 21 2003-2004
Company Track Record: Responsible for the operations of the store, this include created innovative merchandise displays; Maintain proper level of inventory levels; Direct hiring , training and discipline of associates; effective communication and problem solving skills; proper scheduling and payroll control.
Store Manager, Victoria’s Secret 1990-1991,1997-2002
Company Track Record of Success: Began with the company in 1990 as a full-time sales associate and advanced to co-manager in three months. Left the company in 1991 and returned in March of 1997 as a Co- Manager. In November of that year was promoted to Store Director. A brief synopsis of accomplishments and responsibilities are highlighted below.
Management: In my career with Victoria’s Secret I was promoted to managed two under performing stores in the company. Under my leadership the staff and I were able to turn the stores into top performing stores in the company. The store moved from 12th to 1st in the district. The store image improved by offering excellent customer service and creating a team atmosphere. Also under my leadership 6 sale associate move into management.
Time Management: Exceptional organizational and coordination abilities used to manage strategic sales planning. Self-directed and self-motivated with a high degree of initiative. Successful in prioritizing responsibilities and accomplishing sales objectives.
Sales Awards and Honors: Awarded in the “ Circle of Sales Excellence” 5 times for sales achievements. Selected as Credit Card and Bra Champion several times for having outstanding numbers in these area.
Store Manager, Anne Klein Outlet 1993-1997
Company Track Record of Success: Began with the company in 1993 as a 3rd Key and advanced to Assistant Manager in 4 months. In May 1996 was promoted to Store Manager until 1997. A brief synopsis of accomplishments and responsibilities are highlight below.
Troubleshooter: Adept at identifying problematic areas within a sales & operations and implementing creative solutions to resolve problems. I was selected to trouble shoot for the company several times to help out District Managers who were unable to get to a store that needed help.
Merchandising: Responsible for arranging and designing floor displays in the stores to enhance merchandise and increase overall sales and profitability.
Sales Awards and Honors: Awarded in the “The Gold Star Club” 10 times for sales achievements. Recognized several times for Secret Shopper Reports for outstanding customer service.
Admissions Representative, Bauder College 1989-1990,1992
Consulting interested parents and students on the college, taking students and their family on tour of the college, and supervising other admissions representatives.
Sales Consultant, Macy’s Department Store 1989-1990
Responsible for selling merchandise to customers in an retail environment. Provided excellent customer service by assisting them in their selection, and by effectively responding to request, inquest, suggestions, and concerns.
Education Associate of Arts in Fashion Merchandising
Bauder College, Atlanta, Georgia 1990
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