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Mobile, AL, US

Mobile, Alabama, United States

• Full-cycle financial report preparation in Sage Intacct for various franchise clients ranging in size from one to several dozen stores under a single business entity
• Client-facing advisor on core business competencies
• Independent collection of information from clients and internal departments, weekly and monthly reconciliation of banks and general ledger, and review/analysis of trends in client's business

Mobile, Alabama, United States

• Remotely supervised a team of 20 in the Philippines, initially focused on basic invoice entry, and successfully transformed their role to manage the full Accounts Payable process, achieving performance standards on par.
• Led restructuring efforts of RSM team member responsibilities alongside the AP department head and the contracting company leaders, improving efficiency and the team’s effective weekly output

United States

• Performed full-cycle accounts payable process for 12 parent/holding companies with over 100 stores between them

Fairhope, Alabama, United States

• Accounts Receivable: responsible for managing receivables from company’s largest customer account of over 2,200 individual Safeway stores, including communication with customers at corporate and store levels to collect.
• Accounts Payable: match and process all invoices ensuring accuracy of billing and coding items to correct general ledger accounts. Process and remit check payments, ensuring timely payments and prioritizing invoices.
• Manage accounting department when controller is absent, including recent extended periods of medical leave

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Represented and sold multiple wholesale clothing and accessory lines by independently traveling a territory of five states and by hosting retail buyers in the Selections showroom
• Prepared for and executed multiple trade show events at the Denver Merchandise Mart, including merchandising product in the showroom as well as conducting email and phone outreach for appointments
• Consistently met or exceeded sales quotas from previous year in spite of a reduction in lines carried
• Performed set up and sales for Latico, CoFi, and Neesha wholesale lines at MAGIC Las Vegas trade show
• Laid off March 16, 2020 due to halt in business caused by COVID-19

Greater Denver Area

• Opened and independently managed new men’s store, SquadronCo, including sales and customer service, merchandising and store appearance, inventory receipt, vendor communications, and staff supervision
• Managed and created content for SquadronCo social media, hosted SquadronCo’s grand opening, and executed an in-store launch party for local startup False Ego

Greater Denver Area

• Responsible for all day-to-day aspects of Trunk Nouveau store functioning, including staff direction, inventory receipt and rotation, floor maintenance and appearance, and a high level of customer service

Denver, Colorado

• Responsible for independently prospecting, cold calling, canvassing, and networking to gather leads in a predetermined territory
• Consult with one to three small business owners each day to uncover needs and sell customized, loyalty-based marketing solutions based on their individual goals
• Educate and on-board businesses to utilize FiveStars, including installing software, building each client’s individual program, training owners and staff on usage, and responding to all questions and concerns
• Maintain good relationships and work as a team with all departments to ensure each client’s needs are met without delay

Denver, Colorado

• Exceeded personal sales goals by providing excellent customer service and recommending merchandise to customers based on their needs
• Balanced the needs of multiple customers in a fast-paced retail environment
• Executed Crew Cuts merchandising and floor changes

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Responsible for leading a team of 25 associates to achieve sales goals while providing excellent customer service and overseeing all aspects of the business.
• Manager of Operations, including managing payroll through weekly scheduling to 80%+ efficiency, managing supply budgets and coordinating orders, overseeing all inbound and outbound shipments, completing periodic.
• Crewcuts Merchant, responsible for driving sales in children’s department through product placement and presentation based on analysis of sales reports, company directives, and customer feedback.
• Additional management responsibilities include customer outreach using email marketing collateral, planning and execution of events to increase traffic and sales, and weekly communication with market and district.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• September 2015: Territory doubled in size as reward for doubling sales dollars from previous year in existing territory
• Responsible for independently meeting and servicing existing customers and prospecting for new accounts to grow business and meet sales goals within a predetermined territory
• Generate sales by servicing and guiding buyers at Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

Foley, AL

• Responsible for supervising sales, inventory receipt, and performance of customer services while monitoring store sales productivity and communicating performance to associates
• Modeled sales expectations while communicating product knowledge to build a solid customer following
• Executed visual directives including monthly store sets and replenishment

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Responsible for creating digital marketing elements and sales collateral, planning and executing promotional events, and assisting sales and marketing executives
• Coordinated and executed Bloomingdale’s lingerie fashion show
• Performed as Givenchy brand representative at promotional event

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

• Responsible for leading associates to complete successful shifts and meet sales goals, selecting and pricing items for purchase and resale, and providing excellent customer service
• Promoted from buyer to key holder February 2014
• Promoted from associate to buyer June 2013

Mobile, Alabama Area

• Responsible for creating and managing bridal registries, guiding customers to select and order wedding apparel, and maintaining communication on orders to ensure on time payment and arrival
• Promoted from customer service representative to sales consultant February 2012

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising

Activities and Societies: UA in Spain Study Abroad, June 2013Major: Apparel and Textiles Concentration: Fashion Retailing Minor: Spanish

General Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta SororityActive member of Delta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority. Completed basic general.