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Responsible for daily operations at locally-owned women's clothing retailerManaged HR duties including hiring, training and team developmentSupported coordination of marketing materials and in-store promotional eventsExceeded sales goals for 2014 while maximizing payroll and minimizing expensesAwarded 'Best of Boulder' 2014 and 2015

Strategic Marketing & Sales Support - ten20 Spa - Helped increase gross margin and foot traffic through in-store events, product promotions, and diversified product mix. Coordinated efforts with key outside vendors and local business partners. Integrated improvements to interior signage, fixtures and store layout.Project Management - Minglewood Food & Spirits - Identified and coordinated delivery and installation of interior finish materials and accessories for new restaurant location. Designed exterior signage package. Responsible for timely project coordination.Retail Improvements - Seasoned Outdoor Exchange - Developed sales with outdoor-focused retailer through improvements to store layout, strategic merchandising, comprehensive signage package and staff sales training initiatives.Operational Support - Hip Consignment - Created store design concepts and established operational procedures for start-up franchise program. Compiled comprehensive operation manual detailing day-to-day operations including sales, marketing and sales training.

SENIOR MANAGER REAL ESTATE AND MARKETING; 2008 - 2009Managed real estate needs of retail, franchise and manufacturing locations for national $50M clothing manufacturer, wholesaler, and clothing retailer Analyzed financial, site, demographic, and market conditions for new and existing store locationsPartnered with marketing team on company projects and designed custom store marketing collateralCreated comprehensive company-wide sales training program and designed supporting collateralFRANCHISE PROGRAM MANAGER; 2005 - 2008 Developed and facilitated $10M national licensed store program Identified, evaluated and recommended new partnership opportunitiesSupported franchises marketing needs with market specific store launches, creation of yearly marketing budgets and plans, and regular evaluation through cost-benefit analysisDesigned and created custom marketing collateral. Increased sales through market specific ad campaigns, targeted events, and brand promotion ASSISTANT SALES REPRESENTATIVE; 2002 - 2005 Managed $8M New England based sales territory Provided consistent support to independent retailers. Introduced new lines, educated sales teams on products, shared selling tips and provided merchandising support Led training and merchandising seminars based on store specific needs and market opportunitiesExpanded existing business by supplying retailers with tools for buying and merchandising strategies STORE MANAGER; 2001 - 2002 Managed $550K seasonal retail store’s day-to-day store operations Consistently exceeded sales goals including 6% sales growth SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE; 1997 - 2001 Corporate field trainer at new store locations

Partnered with local business owners, city planning board and Colorado Historical Society members to recommend means of obtaining classification on the National Register of Historic Places.Created comprehensive digital database of downtown business district for city planning board use.

Taught children 5 – 14 years old self-defense. Incorporated principles of motivation, respect, positive attitude and dedication into daily instruction.