Julie Bockmon Email & Phone Number

San Jose, Ca

Met with clients to determine their needs on an event décor basis. Designed proposals and adjusted them to meet the clients' vision, all while keeping within their desired budget. Worked with prestigious venues, such as the Four Season Hotel and the Driskill, to manage set up and strike. Have been voted the Best of the Knot two years in a row for 2008 and 2009. Events have been published in Spectacular Weddings of Texas and Austin Wedding Day. *Executed successful event production of 48+ events *Increased average event size from $3000 to $20000 per event

Directed tactical and operational activities required to successfully open a new store. Organized flow of information between new store, DM, and home office. Developed plans to manage through different situations. Worked closely with DM, Regional Vice President, and Regional Visual Director. *Managed opening of 23 new stores, all on schedule *Streamlined new store opening process with organizational charts and learning tools.

Drove business daily by upholding highest standards of client service. Recruited A+, client focused associates. Developed and coached associates for success. Analyzed sales reports daily to build capture actions to achieve goal. Oversaw merchandise presentation and loss prevention.Served as District Visual Ambassador. Relayed new visual changes to store managers. Assisted in new store openings. Helped short staffed stores maintain high visual standards. *Decreased associate turnover *Moved store up to next volume level

In charge of fitness center and activities. Maintained fitness equipment. Personalized fitness programs for club members. Recruited and retained full clientele.

Managed daily operations for small upscale women's boutique. Traveled to Dallas Apparel market to place clothing, accessory and gift orders to stock store.

Esthetician, Esthetics

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