I have loved selling and managing inside of specialty retail environments for the last 30 years.🔹My strengths lie in: sales, leadership, customer satisfaction, communication, organization, customer retention, merchandising, buying, forecasting, & events.🔸I'm known for relationship building, approach-ability, and passion. I have consistently excelled as a leading sales person in every position I've held. 🔹I am also a Content Creator for Rich's Cigar Store & Verdun Fine Chocolates in Portland Oregon. 🔺Cigars With Melissa, my entrepreneurial endeavor is a culmination of my retail management background, enthusiasm for people, service, and cigars.
Cigars With Melissa
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OwnerCigars With Melissa 2023 - PresentPortland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaCigars With Melissa helps individuals, businesses, and corporations choose cigars for their events. We then work at the event educating and entertaining guests for a curated cigar experience depending on the needs or theme of the celebration. Essentially, we engage, interact, and educate guests on cigars and cigar culture.
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Lead Sales & Social Media ManagerRich'S Cigar Store Feb 2020 - PresentPortland, Oregon, United States~In the last 4 plus years I've enhanced customer service by creating strong loyalty among patrons to ensure future transactions. Boosted sales and foot traffic by increasing client satisfaction with knowledge, passion, and approach-ability. Meanwhile, managing Rich’s online presence by showcasing our premium products, and smoking culture as their content creator. ~Rich's is a 130 year old purveyor of fine tobacco and tobacco accessories.
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StorekeeperPeachtree Gifts 2013 - 2018Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaMaintained and managed sales and operations. Collaborated on merchandising, buying, and marketing decisions. Ensured top service and customer satisfaction, while serving as the face of the business. -
Sales SpecialistNordstrom 2011 - 2013Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaExcelled in High Pressure Commission Sales in their Jewelry & Watches department. I set a NORDSTROM record by selling 37k at a John Hardy trunk show. -
Store ManagerSomething Silver 2003 - 2009Seattle, Washington, United StatesAchieved and Exceeded annual store goals each year, ranging from 4-11% by ensuring consistent training on: service, goals, product knowledge, etiquette, expectations, and standards. Created incentive programs, engaged in vendor collaborations, trunk shows, developed new marketing strategies, trained 3 store managers, forecasted consumer trends, trained, coached, & mentored. -
Assistant ManagerNine West Group Jan 2001 - Jul 2003Seattle, Washington, United States -
Store ManagerCathy Jean Shoes 2000 - 2001Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area -
Assistant ManagerLady Footlocker 1996 - 2000Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melissa Arnold
What company does Melissa Arnold work for?
Melissa Arnold works for Cigars With Melissa
What is Melissa Arnold's role at the current company?
Melissa Arnold's current role is Entrepreneur /Retail Manager /Social Media Manager /Cigar Specialist / Blogger /Content Creator /Creative.
What schools did Melissa Arnold attend?
Melissa Arnold attended Portland State University, Portland Community College.
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