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EFFECTIVE RESTAURANT AND RETAIL SALES MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCENearly twenty years of experience working for and managing restaurants and retail specialty stores. Simultaneously managed two locations of American Eagle Outfitters. Led American Eagle Outfitters at Premier Center in Mandeville to "Most Improved Store" in the District. Promoted to Key Holder at Bed Bath & Beyond in less than seven months. Opened the first Z Gallerie in the State of Louisiana where sales figures exceeded expectations for new store growth. In 2009, the Baton Rouge Z Gallerie was ranked as the number one store in the company for overall store inventory (out of 56 stores). Assisted in opening additional Z Gallerie locations and training staff in multiple districts throughout the United States.Areas of expertise include:*Exceptional Customer Service*New Product Introduction*Merchandising and Display/Floor Sets*Budgeting/Record Keeping*Employee Management and Training*Problem Solving/Customer Relations*Staff Scheduling using Staffworks*Inventory and Pricing Controls using GERS*New Location Start-Up Management*Computer/POS Scanning Use

Listed skills include Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Retail, and 21 others.