Colleen Graney Email & Phone Number

Babylon, Ny

Soho, Ny

New York, Ny - Flagship

Naples, Florida Area

- Highest percentage increase to LY for Q1 and Q2 2010 in company.- Proven track record in sales generation, managing the achievement of sales results and profitability targets. - Achieved financial success by improvement of measurable statistics, strategic development, securing a strong management and sales team, strong leadership and consistent development of client base.- Analyzed business daily and communicate sell–through, assortment misses, stock levels and any opportunities to increase business.- Hired, trained and developed a strong team that represents the brand.- Provided consistent coaching in order to ensure the highest level of client service and sales.- Created individual development plans for assistant manager, supervisors and sales team.- Built and maintained positive relationships with local organizations and community that have resulted in business generation and brand awareness.- Created, planed and executed several events monthly by partnering with local charities, organizations and private clubs.- Closely partnered with district manager, buyers and planners to ensure the correct assortment for the Florida market.- Ensured visual merchandising directives were implemented efficiently as per direction and visual standards.- Conducted monthly store meetings to ensure accurate and consistent communication.- Oversaw all operational responsibilities, payroll and loss prevention policies.

West Coast Florida

- Managed 9 million dollar Lauren territory within major national department stores. - Chosen to be part of Fall '08, Holiday '08 and Spring '09 seasonal directive team. Mapped out floor by concepts and color stories, created looks for mannequins, feature walls and fixtures to be distributed and used by all national accounts.- Spearheaded the launch of Lauren Jean Company within my territory.- Conducted regional Lauren training seminars each season to review key corporate strategies and implantation to re enforce the consistency required for retail execution.- Secured and trained qualified sales team to develop selling capabilities and execution of retail development.- Provided weekly analysis of sales and buying habits of customers to Lauren senior management and accounts. Utilized weekly sales information to discuss opportunities with each account, develop sales strategies and continued training of sales associates.- Organized and executed brand promotional events such as fashion shows, fitting room parties, wardrobing events and fit clinics.- Built and maintained strong relationships with accounts store management, buyers and planners

New York, New York

- Executed store windows, interior design and seasonal themes.- Mapped visual layout for several New York City stores.- Staged and implemented seasonal floor sets on a weekly basis.- Generated store sales by evaluating daily store performance and implementing visual plans.- Reacted quickly to sell outs and new merchandise receipts to maximize sales.- Awarded the “On it, Do it, Done” recognition from Gap, Inc. for initiative, ownership and completion of all projects handed to me.- Received the “You’ve Got Style” award for outstanding performance in the area of merchandising and sales.- Assisted visual merchandiser in all aspects of merchandising and display.- Responsible for creating trendy visuals to appeal to the “Soho” clientele.

Florida

- Recognized as a Top Client Sales associate in the South Florida region.