Antonio Comstock

Experience

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  County Market

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2010

  Floral Designer
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  Kirlin's Hallmark

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2015

  Store Operations- Monitor sales trends on a daily basis- Schedule staff to accommodate store business needs- Regulate merchandise levels- Implement merchandising directives and adjust according to sell-through- Uphold company standards, policies, and procedures- Receive freight and inner store transfers- Schedule store maintenance People Management- Build, grow, and maintain a strong sales team through recruiting and staff development.- Act as a role model for store team- Educate staff on product knowledge and customer service- Motivate sales team to reach goalsCustomer Service- Promote brand loyalty through rewards program and customer experience- Engage customers through well executed in-store events- Uphold Hallmark’s core value that the customer always comes first Show less Position Overview-Responsible for providing outstanding customer service to every customer who enters the store.-Serving customers first over daily tasks.-Developed selling skills and product knowledge to respond to all customer questions.Responsibilities- Opening and closing of the store when needed.- Ensure outstanding customer service while the manager is there and when the manager is gone.- Ensuring other employees are following policy and procedure.- Ensuring all projects are done in a professional and timely manor. And not interfering with the customers experience. Show less

  • Store Manager

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Sales Associate ( Person in Charge)

    Sept 2007 - Jun 2012
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  Dierbergs Markets

  May 2015 - Aug 2022

  Operations- Hardgoods Buyer for all Floral Departments- Cut Flower Buyer for all Floral Departments - Managing a design team of 14-20 designers- Monitoring consistency and quality of product - Managing the implementation of new product, designs and processes to 25 stores- Ecommerce Management- Maintaining constant communication with vendors. Which includes negotiating, procuring and developing new relationships.- Inventory Management- Product Development- Giftware purchasing, receiving, data entry and billing for 25 stores- Assisting in store operations as needed- Creating organizational systems to improve the current work environment- Leading holiday planning and preparationPeople Management- Build, grow, and maintain a strong design team through staff development.- Act as a role model for design team- Educate staff on product knowledge - Motivate design team to reach goals Show less Department Operations- Managing a design team of 14-20 designers- Monitoring consistency and quality of product - Managing the implementation of new product, designs and processes to 25 stores- Adding, editing and reviewing website product- Maintaining constant communication with vendors- Inventory Management- Product Development- Giftware purchasing, receiving, data entry and billing for 25 stores- Assisting in the needs of the Facility Director and Operations Manager- Creating organizational systems to improve the current work environment- Leading holiday planning and preparationPeople Management- Build, grow, and maintain a strong design team through staff development.- Act as a role model for design team- Educate staff on product knowledge - Motivate design team to reach goals Show less

  • Floral Procurement and Product Development Manager

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Assistant Design Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2020

  • Floral Designer

    May 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Comstock and Thrush

  Feb 2020 - now

  Small Business Owner
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  Schnuck Markets, Inc.

  Aug 2022 - now

  Floral Category Manager

  Floral Category Manager | Driving Growth & Innovation in Floral RetailPassionate and results-driven professional specializing in floral category management, sourcing, and merchandising. With expertise in trend forecasting, vendor negotiations, and inventory optimization, I deliver exceptional product assortments that captivate customers and drive sales.Skilled in: • Strategic category planning and lifecycle management. • Building strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality and sustainability. • Analyzing market trends and consumer insights to create competitive pricing and promotions. • Enhancing in-store and online floral presentations to boost engagement and revenue.Committed to creating memorable floral experiences while achieving business objectives. Show less