BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES, Schaumburg, IL (2014 to Present)Brighton Collectibles is a leader in leather handbags, jewelry, shoes, and home decor Store Managing PartnerStore manager of Woodfield Mall, a premier location. In 2015 through training, coaching, and team development the store had a positive build in all measurable indicators.Manager of one of the largest Brighton stores in the country. Prior to my leadership the store had been experiencing a declining of business. In 2015 Woodfield has grown from a -12% comparative performance to delivering a +3% in sales volume.The metrics demonstrate tremendous growth and recognition in the following ways:♦ Growth of 5% in average dollar sale♦ Growth of 3% in units per transaction♦ Recognized as #174 in the top 300 Brighton sales partners for 2015♦ Awarded a visit to Brighton factories in China and Taiwan in 2/2016 for meeting the company’s top salesgoals.

Effectively enhanced profits and revenues exponentially by targeting profitable market segments while focusing on customer retention strategies to further expand business growth.• Increased revenue 59% by identifying customer needs and providing well researched and targeted merchandise.• Built strong relationships with key decision makers and presented strategies that addressed areas of slow growth to increase productivity.• Cultivated strategic partnerships with companies that averaged from $390 million to $6.4 million in net sales. Managed 42 vendors and 12 sales representatives and produced new revenue streams by identifying new on-trend vendors. Collaborated with stores to design and market product introductions.• Boosted overall sales results 10% and personal sales 32%+ despite declining market conditions by using consultative methods to cultivate new sales opportunities.• Recognized as a Top 10 Sales Producer for Magnabilities by generating $2500 per month. square foot sales, by identifying high profit margin opportunities, developing customer loyalty programs, as well as developing marketing strategies.

A high end women’s fashion clothing store.Merchandiser/Fashion Consultant/Sales Lead• Managed visual merchandising and facilitated visual directives including semi-monthly store sets and merchandise replenishment.• Encouraged solid customer loyalty by assisting customers with wardrobing. • Provided visual merchandise presentation for the highest sales volume store in the district• Increased revenue 5% and average sales transaction from $73.00 to $90.00 by offering quality, well-timed customer service.

Met with clients and demonstrated in-depth knowledge of products and services while guiding them through the selection of furniture and decorative accessories. • Interfaced with clients in design center to create interior design solutions; prepared and presented design projects and pricing for this custom furniture retail operation.• Exceeded sales goals and received written accolades from customers.

Managed public relations and marketing in addition to office management and other administrative responsibilities.• Advanced sales and profits by developing a staging company; developed strategies to achieve established goals for business growth.• Project Manager of two Gas Station build-outs 3.5MM.• Drove business operations of Help U Sell Lake Shore Reality.