Supporting Brand leader and store manager in ensuring team efficiency and maximizing store sales.Manage a team of 10 across all facets of the retail model.Making clientele satisfaction the top priority while ensuring store layout appeal for incoming and current clients through visual merchandising and floor pathways.Training teams on brand and product knowledge to ensure teams can deliver the best service possible. Ensuring all departments are covered on the floor consistently.

• Provide insight and definition to designs, layouts, color schemes and materials• Establish a clear direction and understanding of the project prior to the design process• Discussion of practical, functional, and aesthetics of a project and/or season.• Presentation of design proposals• Assesment• Concept development and Planning• Budgeting, Scheduling, and Logistics• Collaboration and Communication

• Achieved sales targets by engaging customers, suggesting complementary products, and upselling sewingaccessories. Recommended fabric combinations and patterns to enhance satisfaction and increase storerevenue.• Handled challenges and resolved customer complaints professionally. Listened to feedback and tookappropriate measures to ensure a positive shopping experience for all.• Adept at collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth store operations. Effective in communicating withteam members to coordinate tasks, share product knowledge, and deliver exceptional customer service.• Implemented numerous financial incentive procedures for employees and multiple forms of visual merchandising to simplify and maximize satisfaction with customer’s shopping experience.

Managed teams of 12+ on a daily basisLed teams through all phases of the design and production processUsed graphic and visualization skills to communicate designs and visions to both clients and teamsHandled Bookkeeping, sourcing (hardware, textile, office supplies, furniture, etc.), project/floorplan managementMaintained client and manufacturer relationships and meetings, and kept them in good standing and high priority

Updated merchandise orders and visual displays according to seasonal trends Maintained store financials and merchandise prices using Microsoft ExcelImplemented workflow procedures and scheduling to ensure accurate team coordinationSupported client/brand relationships, and routinely updated clients with new styles/recommendations

Amassed a $800,000+ sales recordUpdated wardrobes for celebrities and artists from a growing clientele listVisually merchandised areas that of Men's sportswear, accessories, and suiting Updated recurring clients of new merchandise to each of their taste weekly

Began as a part-time sales associate, with speedy promotions to full-time and later then to a designer specialistGained key product and textile knowledge, specializing in Denim and other contemporary fabrics, cuts, silhouettes, etc.Maintained up-to-date product knowledge and information on upcoming product releases.Guided customers on purchases based on interests, promotions, and other sales and preferential parameters.

Performed general store upkeep during store hours and after closing, including cleaning sales areas and registers, organizing shelves, and restocking items.Manned and walked the sales floor, proactively and reactively assisting customers with questions, concerns, and item purchases.

Assessed clientele's needs and exceeded the requirements they placed for projectsReviewed recently agreed-upon projects and consulted clients if and/or what they wouldlike further information on