Responsible for business growth through consistent communication at store level and corporate and developing a successful sales team. Ability to drive business, monitor productivity and host successful events.Other positions held: St. John Specialist- moved up 13 volume rankings within 7 months and Assistant Stylist Manager.

Responsible for strategic development of business and the achievement of store's profit goals through strong leadership, on going training of sales team and driving company initiatives. Personally received an on-line review for good service.Certified Diamontologist by the Diamond Council of America.

Successful sales leader in building a team of high producers while maintaining solid professional standards. Managed 4 associates that sold over 1 million dollars yearly. Trained new associate that produced over $500 in sales first year.Excellent track record of exceeding sales plan annually. Year 2013 achieved a 27% increase, 2012-104% to plan, 2011-103%, 2010-104%.Created action plans, negotiated and facilitated sales strategies to keep business growing. First year new vendor producing 171% of sales plan; the 2nd year a 23% increase that had grown to be the #2 volume in the department.Consistently achieved yearly increases. In the past 3 years a 64% increase in Akris Punto and a 49% increase in Escada by doing vendor buys, monitoring stock levels and key in on trends.Consistent monitoring of Trunk Show orders and creating a high sell-off with regular price.Created an action plan to receive a couture modernist package, it generated $44.0 in sales with a higher sell-off than company.Implemented and communicated business priorities and strategies to grow sales revenue.Received the fur caravan sold and additional $197.0, jumped 16 rankings in the company and had a 250% increase over last year.Negotiated special order trunk shows that created additional volume of $50.0-$90.0 per year. Received new vendor assortments for the past 2 years. Current season totaled over $100.0 in additional revenue to the year before.Effective communication and collaborating skills while planning, organizing and launching events.Akris 90th birthday event produced an extra $80.0 in regular price sales volume.Our store received approval for 2 soft shops elements through consistent communication to corporate offices.

Ensured department was prepared for internal audits through inventory controls, performing merchandise counts, markdowns, and consistent monitoring of all operational standards. Responsible for new receipt flow and merchandise presentation. Checked new receipts against invoice and resolved problems immediately.Planned, organized and facilitated merchandise moves to correspond with relevant trends and promotions.Monitored backroom standards to ensure all compliances were maintained and orderly.Performed tasks with a professional attitude. Emphasis on reliability, integrity, diversity, and teamwork.Assisted in facilitating staff development which included all types of training, encouraging teamwork, creating reviews, and schedules.Ensured all customer issues were handled in a timely and professional matter.Responsible for keeping track of daily sales volume, customer trunk show orders, and department merchandising.Responsible for private label cashmere department which included: training sales staff, restocking floor, merchandise presentation, cross selling and tracking monthly business.

First year ranked #12 in personal sales volume in the store.Received a perfect 110% on secret shopper survey which included a bonus question.Maintained and executed entrepreneurial skills, business techniques, and good people skills.Gave gracious and attentive service to discerning, sophisticated and well traveled customers.