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*Consult with clients on spacial and organizational needs to declutter*Research out-of-the-box solutions for desired and optimal organized areas*Implement agreed upon solutions to improve home and work spaces

*Create mission trip budget spreadsheets and other financial tools*Track and enter mission trip payments in QuickBook*Assist with annual benefit event details

*Responsible for staff development, moral, hiring/firing; created documentation process of staff performance*Processed payroll and streamlined daily operational tasks and duties*Created marketing and advertising strategies and schedule*Managed website updates and increased company's online reviews for improved image

*Created homeowners associations' annual budgets; processed billing invoices*Managed and tracked all incoming and outgoing communication for 14 associations (3400 residents)*Point person for special projects and work orders; vendor relations liaison*Troubleshoot and redirect all communication between HOA and management company for expedited resolutions and improved relations*Processed leasing and other association applications*Assisted in implementation and training of newly acquire system; wrote training manual for staff*Generate violation and notice letters to residents

*Ensured merchandising, presentation, and ad execution integrity was met to company standards*Leveraged financial tools, reports and processes to develop and implement action plans to achieve goals in areas of payroll, sales, and other performance metrics *Participated in performance management process of team recognition, coaching, providing meaningful feedback, writing and delivering counseling and corrective actions, and writing and delivering performance reviews*Responsible for hiring, establishing & measuring goals, and monitoring individual learning plans to build business skills for those on my team and retain co-workers*Met with direct reports to discuss performance expectations, career goals, and department objectives*Partnered with merchandise and grocery vendors to ensure strong vendor-store relationship was mutually beneficial and all promotional activities were in compliance with company guidelines*Fostered communication between managers, team leaders, team members, and multiple work centers on store and sales goals, product opportunities, merchandising decisions, seminars, and conflict management concerns.*Identified problem solving solutions to deliver improved results

*Managed financial plans for US and Canada totaling $80M in revenue *Achieved 19% year-over-year revenue growth with $2M in increased sales within the Outerwear category.*Reviewed weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports to identify performance gaps.*Analyzed open-to-buy for course of action on order quantities, deliveries, and markdown strategies to minimize risk and maximize sales*Maintained denim replenishment styles by inventories and fabric ownership.*Partnered with allocation specialist and buyers on distribution of styles, product tracking, order quantities, deliveries, and exit strategies to reduce markdowns and gross margin erosion.*Created pre-season sales and inventory plans by department, class, and style in accordance with company sales goals and financial objectives*Developed and analyzed product assortment plans based on store levels, fixture capacity, visual presentation, seasonal variances, and promotional cadence.*Generated store grouping analysis report to identify sales and volume opportunities which became the standard used by all apparel divisions within the organization.

*Planned and forecast annual sales of $80M*Managed five analysts in allocating and planning decisions to support department's goals*Increased 2004 Fall/Holiday sales by 1% and gross margin by 6%*Provided analysts with tools and processes to improve forecasting*Evaluated buyers' advertising decisions for opportunities to drive sales

*Managed and analyzed private brand business totaling $23M in annual sales, achieving 9% increase over previous year and 35% of department's volume*Developed and managed replenishment strategies to maximize sales and minimize risk*Planned and executed financial strategy for high profile junior brand names and other key item programs*Executed revised brand name Back-to-School denim strategy to turn around vendor's business*Evaluated advertised items to ensure compliance with department guidelines

*Designed and managed advertising campaigns based on clients' needs*Decided venue and other details for special events resulting in improved client feedback from previous years

Evaluated customers' needs, buying criteria, and financial obligation for best document printing solution

*Purchased and managed $29M of inventory and $18M in sales for 21 stores*Increased sales by 5% and profit by 29% for 1998 swimsuit season*Researched and analyzed trends and customer buying habits at corporate level for private label programs*Developed and managed financial and strategic plans*Negotiated buying criteria with national vendors to minimize risk*Designed departmental floor plans in conjunction with vendor to enhance product *Communicated with 38 managers on departmental sales goals, product opportunities, and seminars