● Mixed my passion for different art forms and experience in retail to start a business● Graphic designs and illustrations along with hand-crafted stationery, prints and stickers● Perform freelance design work and printing for other small business owners● Sell through online platforms and build pop up shops in various markets

● Responsible for the overall sales, profitability, customer service, visual strategies, operations, andinventory management for two Michigan locations● Supervised and motivated cohesive team, providing inspiration through coaching● Promoted fun environment through communication, teamwork and creativity

• Primary resource for all HR store functions including payroll, talent management, benefits, hourly scheduling, staffing and compliance• Lead and empower all team members and peers to help guests discover the joy in everyday life• Support Store Director in developing a diverse team and promoting a positive work environment• Create business owners to drive results and achieve business goals• Contribute unique skill set in retail sales, service and merchandising to drive sales growth and profitability

• Successfully introduced newest format of Target stores focusing on digitally connected city dwellers and students on the go in the Lincoln Park neighborhood• Engaged in all planning stages from construction turnover and planogram layout to mass hiring events and team training• Collaborate with peers to maximize profitability and deliver an amazing looking store• Oversee daily operations leading an average of 50 team members to improve performance and ensure guests have the best shopping experience possible• Previously managed all Apparel and Accessories departments and the Instocks process (inventory management) developing guest driven assortment of merchandise provided• Launched and captained innovative RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) process to keep product stocked to fullest capacity and maintain accurate inventory

• Previously responsible for overseeing daily operations of a high volume location with annual sales of $42M• Contributed to overall store increase of 9.77% in sales compared to previous year, ranking #2 in group of 63 stores and ended 2015 with a positive service survey score of 90.45%• Managed Apparel departments, improving fitting room routines and visual presentation standards• Increased Ready to Wear department 11.69% and Children’s department 9% in sales, ranking #3 in the group• Previously supervised all front-end operations with a team of specialty attendants, cashiers, and food services creating a memorable guest experience all while perfecting compliance regulations• Ambassador of guest loyalty surpassing company goals in acquiring card holders for 2015 fiscal year• Selected to lead advisors and carry out new technological company advancements as Sr. Digital Advisor

• Prior to transferring to Chicago, I led daily operations at a location with annual sales of $29M• Influenced average of 7 leaders and 50 team members to achieve company goals• Promoted to Senior Team Leader to carry out Leader on Duty responsibilities within the first year• Implemented new Store Pick Up program, introduced to store and trained essential team members

• Managed team of 10 sales associates in Misses, Men’s and Junior clothing departments• Guided associates in improving merchandise presentation to company standards, assisting customers, maintaining fitting rooms and recovery, and supporting all other departments

• Key holder responsible for solely opening and closing store• Worked to perfect primary business skills relating back to current University courses• Managed daily operations while inspiring a team focused on driving sales and results and providing genuine customer service• Assisted in marketing objectives, visual merchandising, loss prevention, and community engagement• Received Maurices Business Achievement 101 Certification (management development program)

• Regularly met deadlines and sales goals, created internet and print advertisements, attained new business and built client relationships with strategic sales calls• Worked alongside local clients to generate media plans for their business and events advertised with student-run University web site and newspaper with a circulation of 13,500 
Ad Rep of the Month September, Biggest Revenue IncreaseAd Rep of the Month October, Special Section All-Star

• Completed summer internship where I dealt with business contracts, published/proofed ad copy and coupons, and performed basic office tasks. Utilized Excel, Salesforce, and MCSII programs