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At the Apple Store, we know inspiring leaders come from every sort of background. What matters most is our ability to connect with our team, provide innovative solutions, and create an environment where all can succeed.We create a retail environment that inspires both employees and customers. We build dynamic teams with unique individuals and deliver positive experiences for customers as they learn, shop, and get support. Most importantly, we share the Apple vision with employees and encourage their growth.

A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. And you’ll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you’ll be part of something big.When you imagine the creative process at Apple, at first you may not picture someone in HR. Or operations. Or finance. But we expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here, no matter what their responsibilities are. Innovation takes many forms, and our people seem to find new ones every day.We’re people who love technology and people who love people. We’re also musicians, photographers, mountain climbers, students, and artists whose interests can’t be defined by a job description. Whether you’re analytical or creative, tech savvy or insightful, there’s a place to share your talents while you learn, develop, and inspire.At Apple, our number one resource is our people.

Oversaw merchandising, register activity, corporate sales, and customer service for a big box retail and corporate chain bookstore. Earned SBC service star for developing a highly successful café team.LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENTAnalyzed data, ordered inventory, and maintained records. Oversaw timely inventory receipt, sorting, shelving, and maintenance. Expedited returns and fund recovery. Prepared for, executed, and reported inventory counts. Implemented and maintained business-wide Loss Prevention standards. SALES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTDeveloped strategies. Drove sales and profitability by using financial, analytical, and project management skills. Developed reservation table concept, improving reservations so dramatically the strategy was implemented company wide. Created SBC first step sampling program which was expanded to all stores. Guided store from #7 to #1 positioned store in District in sales plan. Led the café from #13 to #1 District coffee bean sales. Prepared P&L reports.Improved corporate sales by 18% within 2 quarters and 54% in one year Promoted self-developed offsite event producing over $15,000 in sales, and improved on it 5 consecutive yearsMARKETING AND MERCHANDISINGDeveloped innovative marketing and merchandising programs. Ensured correct, timely, and standard-compliant marketing material placement and maintenance. Managed and led District in Loyalty Card program. Planned and oversaw store events. Established relationships with new and established authors. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTInterviewed, hired, trained, mentored, and supervised sales associates. Built, led, and motivated teams. Optimized performance and timeliness. Communicated and implemented new policies and procedures. Analyzed job performance and optimized staff placements. Maintained and updated employee files.

Led successful store turn-around. Set up store, scheduled activities, and closed unprofitable locations. Led highest profit Harry Potter midnight release in the company, out of 800 locations (including big box). Led #1 Store District Units Per Transaction (UPT) over previous year.SALESExpedited retail sales of $750,000 and consistently beat expectationsLed the store in running 2 inaugural seasonal businessesIncreased annual retail sales 16% and corporate sales over 256% in the first yearDrove store's Annual Teacher Appreciation initiative to generate sales 299% over planExceeded Seasonal Businesses sales plan by 10.3% or $16,000Developed offsite sales strategy to yield increased net of up to 300% over previous yearPERSONNEL MANAGEMENTPromoted to Seasonal District Manager Assistant over 13 separate locations across FloridaInterviewed, hired, and trained 30 new sales associates in 4 weeks to staff 6 locationsManaged 85 staff in 7 locations and 30,000 payroll hoursImproved area store rank to #2 in field audit, #5 in sales, and #3 in seasonal businessBeat 1000 unit reservation goal by 40%, earning national rank of 8 out of 800 locations

Defined and executed visions. Built teams. Processed inventory. Served on research panel to develop new product category. Provided timely customer service. Achieved outstanding monthly sales. Participated in Pace Setters management development program and Auditing and Loss Prevention programs.Hired, trained, and motivated 15 sales staff in a store producing $1.5 million in annual salesExceeded individual Loyalty signup goal by 72%

Organized inventory, provided customer service. Processed sales and exceeded individual annual Loyalty signup goal by 18%

I researched clients and products to facilitate smooth shipments and transactions. Prepare quotes, shipment forms, receipts and transaction contracts.

Researched clients and products to facilitate smooth shipments and transactions. Prepare quotes, shipment forms, receipts and transaction contracts.

Experience with maintaining my own business. I refinished yachts, specialising in teak restoration on both exterior and interior. Responsible for aquiring clientele, estimating job costs, refinishing, and creating a profitable investment for my client.

Worked throughout High School and College, holding a Crew Leader position that taught me team leadership and direction. I was also tasked with ordering supplies and goods for the store. Experience with reconciling cash to sales and invoices with purchasing.

Bachelor Of Arts, Fine Arts

Bfa, Filmmaking

Responsible for creating, training and leading a team to help successfully shoot, edit and post production film projects. Managing a team.