Jennifer Kodadek Email & Phone Number

Greater San Diego Area

I specialize in wedding hair and makeup!

Encinitas, Ca

•Supervised seven assistant managers who oversee a diverse team of 90 employees for the check lanes, service desk, Starbucks, target café, photo lab, cash office, and administer the daily operations of these departments•Performed all aspects of Human Resources management process of my team including; interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, evaluating, promoting, terminating, and developing a talent of potential leaders to maintain a high performing team•Performed the ‘store leader on duty’ role by managing the entire 300 employee operation in absence of the store manager•Lead a sales culture and drive profitable sales for one of the highest volume stores in Southern California, through effective management and execution to high standards for presentation and productivity•Proactively leveraged company tools and teamwork techniques to exceed sales, payroll and gross margin goals, while providing an excellent experience for customers

Intern for Bob Gordon, Residential Agent•Assist in showing properties, client negotiations, and closings•Attend networking events to meet and learn from other professionals involved in real estate transactions such as lenders, inspectors, and title•Create and manage marketing and promotion tools such as property ads, Pre-Listing and Buyer Booklets, PowerPoint presentations, and Facebook Fan Page•Build telecommunication skills, data entry skills, and file organization/management skills

Provide excellent customer service to all patrons as well as maintain safety standards and enforce building policies.

•Completed an accelerated Future Nordstrom Leaders program and a learning project, which involved conducting ten interviews of Nordstrom leaders•Networked with Nordstrom’s top leadership and learned of their experiences, successes and achievements during panels and presentations•Provided outstanding customer service and a memorable shopping experience in a high energy and competitive team environment•Utilized methods to take control of the sale and make them happen, as well as tools to build and maintain personal relationships with customers and encourage future sales

•Observed and coached associates and managers on providing outstanding customer service and product knowledge on the sales floor through role playing and demonstrations•Exceeded sales plan by leading my team and coaching effective sales behaviors•Led store brand education meetings and philanthropy activities to increase community awareness•Increased leadership and managerial skills across cultures•Created effective and positive change in the store with new management•Promoted in October 2007 to Sales Leader/ Brand Education Manager based on superior performance and leadership abilities