Peter Read Email & Phone Number

Various Locations Throughout The Gta

Toronto, Canada Area

Designed and maintain a contacts database for immediate referencing andupdating of client information resulting in quick and accurate distribution ofpromotional materials. Update artist’s media kits which feature recent mediacoverage, profiles and fact sheets. Distribute promotional materials for upcomingreleases, launches, local performances and international showcases.Experienced in applying for government grants and corporate donations utilizingboth online and paper-based formats.

Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, supervised and managed a team of 45+staff in the retail sales of soft goods (women’s and children’s wear). Responsiblefor all operational areas (displays, profit/loss, inventory control, loss preventionand security). Skilled in resolving escalated customer service issues and findinga “Win Win” situation. Achieved 15% sales growth within 3 months due toimproved merchandising.

Lead a team of 20+ associates. Actively worked on the sales floor in order tomaximize profit, productivity and customer service. Ensured that merchandisewas replenished, commercially presented to store guidelines and createdopportunities to maximize turnover. Effectively scheduled staff according to theneeds of the stores requirements and restrictions. Performed store administrationtasks such as opening and closing. Properly addressed loss prevention andsafety issues with in H&M guidelines.

Toronto, Canada Area

Hired, supervised, scheduled and motivated a 12+ member team. Managed dayto day activities of the sales floor with an extensive inventory and drove salesupward. Ensured proper merchandise processing, display andoversaw/monitored loss prevention programs. Expanded stores visibility;generated community goodwill by seeking out opportunities that supportedworthy causes. Other key skills set in motion were business development,marketing, sales incentive programs, motivational training and customer service

Various Locations Throughout The Gta

Managed all aspects of the Yves Saint Laurent Counters in the high profileOntario district. Supervised employees from sales to product demonstrators.Maintained proper inventory levels and ensured theft and damage control.Assisted in planning and implementing annual sales targets and yearly andmonthly profits. Proved competent in leadership, problem solving and conflictresolution through effective staff training, coaching and motivation. Deliveredexcellent customer service in a loyalty building business.

Toronto, Canada Area

Co-ordinated accounts across Ontario and Quebec. Managed the set up of tradeshows, instrumental in fabric sourcing, production, styling and buying for theLadies Fall 2001 collection. Also handled promotional aspects such as workingwith stylists for magazine layouts and television stints.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Communications

Currently studying Fashion Communications (degree program) part time at Ryerson University. Topics from this area of study includes.

Diploma 1998, Fashion Merchandising Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Film Studies

Activities and Societies: NoneRelevant course content included mass communications and media, image consulting, costuming, effective.