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Tempe, Arizona, United States

8360 E Raintree Dr. Ste 205, Scottsdale, Az 85260

REALTOR® in home sales in all Phoenix Metro Areas. Experienced contract negotiator providing clients successful real estate sales with profitable results. Key focus: helping first-time home buyers and sellers achieve their dreams of owning or selling their first home. Timely market trend analytics combined with open conversations promoting clarity of the transaction process, ensure satisfaction of clients from beginning to end. Engaged marketer utilizing all available media platforms to maximize exposure of client's property, education of current market conditions, and consumer participation.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Collaborated with organizations and charities on fashion direction, implementation of high-profile shows, and special events in the Phoenix/Scottsdale areas. Managed selection, styling, and sequence of both models and merchandise shown on the runway. Collaborated with technical crews sound and staging requirements. Managed backstage teams to ensure models were dressed and shown seamlessly as the show progressed. Post event, analyzed progress and opportunities for team development moving forward.

Scottsdale, Az

Senior Executive in corporate category “growth” store. Responsible for efficient and effective collaboration with multiple storewide divisions. Forecasted business needs with store leaders and elevated results through trend focused presentations, product placement maximized for customer interaction and associate education on company selling standards/messaging. Managed and trained staff of up to 4 direct reports. Senior ambassador on store's NM account acquisitions, increased ranking from last in the company to top ten increase YTD. Key partner with the store's Public Relations department focused on overall presentation, budget and innovation of both in-store and offsite events. Directly worked with Corporate Visual, Director of Stores and store’s Senior Management team on creation and implementation of company initiatives. Managed transition of "focus area" remodels to ensure safety, accessibilty and appearance in public areas was accomplished in a timely manner. Consulted on suggested layouts and finishes for upcoming storewide remodel. Accomplishments include:- Earned multiple “Best Practices” recognitions in Fashion, Men’s, Beauty and Gift Galleries.- Supervised remodel of Handbags, Intimate Apparel, DII/Designer Dresses and new CUSP concept companywide roll-out. - Received corporate accolades for creating training videos to educate and motivate store associates on new account goals and standards.- Hired, trained and promoted Stylist to Assistant Visual Manager within second year.

2600 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, Tx 77056

Senior Executive in second-largest flagship store ($175M+ sales volume), managed 200K annual visual budget. Trained and supervised 6+ direct reports. Developed and executed all store presentations and merchandising. Coordinated PR events in-store and off-site. Trained Department Managers on company standards. Routinely served as Executive-On-Duty: opened/closed store and resolved management and customer issues. Collaborated with Corporate Visual, Director of Stores, and store's Senior Management Team on successful 7 year storewide remodel of a 4 level store while still achieving record sales and minimum disruption to daily business and operations.Accomplishments include:- Earned "Best Gift Gallery" and numerous "Best Practices" in Fashion, Men's and Floral Design.- Supervised complete remodel and expansion (4 floors, 224,000 sq. ft.).- Director of personal appearances and fashion shows for Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen, Diane von Furstenburg, Christian Louboutin and other prominent designers.- Designed for various charity events, including the Human Rights Campaign Annual Gala, P.A.W.S. Fundraising Gala and annual S.P.C.A. sponsorship windows.- Featured in Paper City magazine, 002 magazine and The Houston Chronicle newspaper.- Initiated store-level "Best Standards" award program and trend sell-off program.- Hired, trained and promoted newly appointed Assistant to Visual Manager during first year with company.

Houston, Texas Area

Senior Executive in high-profile store exceeding $60M sales volume. Managed 250,000+ sq. ft. anchor store, adjacent kids' store and free-standing furniture store. Trained and supervised 3+ direct reports. Coordinated and directed Divisional Sales Managers on merchandising and promotional expectations. Developed and implemented company merchandising standards, executed new visual concepts and focus trends, designed specialty shops and set promotional events. Worked directly with Vice President, Regional Vice President, Corporate Visual Staff and Store Management on major projects including remodels, prototypes and new age-specification visual enhancements.Accomplishments include:- Earned 3 Visual Manager awards within 5 years.- Directed 2 store openings, 3 remodels and numerous off-site promotional events.- Directed quarterly and seasonal corporate prototypes for 3 consecutive years.- Promoted to 4 increasingly higher-volume stores within 7 years, including Pasadena, Greenspoint and West Oaks.- Trained and promoted 3 Executive Assistants to Visual Managers, and 2 Visual Associates to Executive Assistants, within 3 years.

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