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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

Engagement of candidates, of large corporations and of all professional levels, into a career transition program of a human resources consulting firm with over 1,800 employees serving 40 countries with annual revenue of $5.8M. Receive incoming consulting assignments from corporate clients. Call clients to engage in services.

Demonstration of effective operations management skill set while directing a premier retail location of a globally recognized chain, with annual sales exceeding $3M. Leveraged collaborative leadership methods to source, train and oversee staff of more than 20 associates, ensuring profitability and growth through a clearly defined process for driving sales within a customer-focused retail environment. Communicated financial goals, audited store operations and adhered to company policies and procedures. Key Achievement: • Challenged by district manager to achieve minimum 8% sales increase during four week period. Created out of store events that increased sales and brand awareness. Coached associates on various sales methods to drive results. Created contest environment to encourage profitability of events.

Managed a prospective five-million dollar store and created growth of sales by allocating responsibilities to staff on daily basis and keeping staff accountable to financial goals. Audited store operations and adhered to company policies and procedures. Creatively merchandised sales floor and coordinated “door to floor” process in time efficient and organized manner.Key Achievement• Effectively managed a fast paced selling environment with a total staff of 40 associates.

Portland, Or, Us

Managed sales staff with enthusiasm and integrity while staying true to the company philosophies, policies, procedures and high standards. Increased sales which promoted store volume to over one million.Key Achievement: • Implemented all visual floor plans executed by corporate office to every detail in a fast, efficient and organized manner and in no way disrupting the customer experience. Selectively delegated tasks to key associates to achieve merchandising goals.

Responsibilities involved interior design consulting, line sketches for renderings. Office management, financial management, accounts receivable, project management, working with accountant on tax and other financial management activities. Key Achievement:• Organized and managed office responsibilities efficiently and interfaced with clients to sell design services

Responsibilities involved contemporary sportswear lines and the organization of these lines for shows in showroom and travel. Managed client orders, managed showroom budget, as well as, worked with vendors and designers on market deficiencies.Key Achievement: • Single handedly prepared showroom for market shows 5 times a year. Achieved the highest record of appointments made with customers at market show (Fall 1998).

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Led product and print design, created final art for repeats on Macintosh, attended production and table strike offs, working closely with pattern maker to improve the product’s shape and fit, design cards, cost sheets, research and development of trims, dye shade development, execution of mock ups, sample cutting, create many concept boards and presentations for executive review. Lines included layette, underwear and boys and girls sleepwear.

Design intern while attending University of Cincinnati. Assisted in all design aspects from conceptual design to overseas manufacturing.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Management intern in Woman’s Better Sportswear Department while attending University of Cincin

Salesperson while in high school and promoted to Assistant Manager while attending college.