Stella Auer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

- Exceeded quarterly profit goals by over 15% for five consecutive quarters; earned promotion within six months - Forecasted market conditions to win competitive bidding situations while also ensuring strong profit margins for Coyote- Increased 2019 business from existing customers by 20% vs 2018 through efficient communication and creative problem solving- Provided monthly market updates for team sharing successful practices, points of improvement, and outlook for upcoming quarters leading to higher team gross margins

Greater Chicago Area

- Provided input in 2-3 vendor meetings per week to determine merchandise selection for the 2018 patio assortment- Coordinated preparation and communication for Ace’s semi-annual convention consisting of 3,000+ vendors and 7,000+ attendees - Received 1st place in final capstone presentation consulting the company on major industry threats - Created unique ad plans for the 2018 spring season. Leveraged historical trends and sales data to maximize profitability- Managed design of the 2018 Outdoor Living catalog. Determined fonts, layouts, and photo content. Finalized text descriptions

Evansville, Indiana

- Increased social media presence through daily Instagram and Facebook posts resulting in a 20% increase in hits and follows- Analyzed sales history and planned a spring 2017 budget to spend efficiently at the Stylemax Market in Chicago- Communicated and negotiated with 10+ showrooms to purchase merchandise according to spring 2017 plan- Created in-store displays and photographed merchandise for social media posts based on trends and bestselling items increasing store traffic

Bloomington, Indiana Area

- Provided styling advice advice and shared trends with customers to drive sales and improve customer satisfaction- Managed the fitting room and assisted customers with sizing to accommodate their needs- Organized merchandise to ensure the store was visually appealing