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Georgetown, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky

• Conducted weekly analysis of sales trends and reports to understand customer buying behaviors and determine product placement and enhancement plans.
• Implemented new retail strategies and processes to drive sales and consistently hit key performance indicator goals, increasing monthly revenue by 5 percent.
• Supervised daily tasks and operations, including 60 employees. Responsible for training, payroll, customer service, inventory, and loss prevention.

Brownsburg. Indiana

• Developed associate improvement plans for 60 associates, reversing areas of under- performance and increasing efficiency by 8%.
• Led the development of a safety plan for the ticketing department resulting in the decrease of OSHA recordables by 50%.
• Consistently met OPH goals on a weekly and monthly basis, achieving a two percent increase for the company.

Muncie, Indiana Area

I created handbag designs that are currently on the market, negotiated the price and sale of materials for handbags with foreign manufacturers, brainstormed ideas for marketing and social media content, and helped place merchandise orders for the company.

Muncie, Indiana Area

• Responsible for top sales of KPI’s, commended by management for excellent customer service. Also sent on “stretch assignments” to train other stores on selling.
• Fostered professional development by mentoring and promoting 2 employees to management positions.
• Built customer loyalty by fostering relationships. Maintained average repeat customer traffic 10% higher than other employees.
• Handled all customer service functions, including POS, inventory management, and sales.

Marion, Indiana

• Addressed and resolved guest concerns while maintaining brand loyalty and increasing sales traffic by 25%.
• Exceeded weekly KPI goals for perfume and unit sales by 10%, resulting in formal recognition for leadership excellence.
• Censored and stocked all merchandise, responsible for inbound product and backroom operations for a million-dollar volume store.
• Led the visual plan for all store refreshes. Featured in company pamphlet for excellent visual design.
• Developed and hired new talent, encouraged career growth converting one associate to an assistant manager role.
• Received two promotions within 2 years. From associate to stock lead and then to part time management.

Master'S Degree, Retailing And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant-College of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising And Apparel Design, Alumni

Activities and Societies: Fashion Merchandising Association