Ariel Curry

Experience

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  Lesperance, Poupart & Associates

  Feb 1985 - Oct 1987

  Executive Secretary

  Provide secretarial support (mail, filing, reception, travel and office supplies).Organize prospective tenants (credit report, offer to lease, and tenant improvements).

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  Groupe Immobillier Grilli

  Oct 1987 - Apr 1988

  Leasing Consultant

  Meet with clients and provide information on retail space opportunities.Prepare internal reports and publicity packages.

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  Egg Farmers of Canada / Les Producteurs d’œufs du Canada

  May 1988 - Jul 1997

  Marketing Coordinator

  (Formerly known as Canadian Egg Marketing Agency at time of employment)Project ManagementCoordinate preparation, production, execution and evaluation of annual Marketing Plan and Marketing Workshops.Assist in the development, implementation and execution of national advertising, retail, food service, nutrition, education, merchandise and promotion programs.Graphic DesignInitiate concept development, creative design and layout with suppliers.Manage supplier production, edit copywriting and direct photography shoots.Approve artwork, layout, French translation, and blueprints for final film.Public RelationsDevelop partnerships with national food companies, industry associates, provincial egg boards and suppliers to assist with execution of national marketing plan.Coordinate agency presence at marketing promotions, events, and conferences including catering/food service management, booth rentals, graphics and decorations, promotional item sales and gift packages.OperationsSupervise program budgets, review quarterly/annual reports, and establish cost control systems, in collaboration with Finance Unit.Approve content and internal fulfillment procedures for product offers on direct mail, trade ads, order forms, catalogues and promotions.Supervise warehouse and fulfillment center for storage and distribution of literature and promotional items. Monitor and resolve billing, shipping and inventory conflicts. Respond to inquiries from consumers, suppliers, provincial boards, government, industry associates and staff.Solicit quotes from suppliers and establish production schedule.Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures and filing systems. Show less

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  Walmart

  Jan 2003 - Oct 2009

  Operations Assistant Manager

  Neighborhood Market, Staff: 100 Employees, 12 SupervisorsAchievements:Reduced staff turnover percent from 100-150% to 40-60%Consistently kept shrink percent average between .37 and .66% Awarded Store of the Year for the Region two years in a row (5-8% increase in sales)Increased store profitability through continual maintenance of controllable expenses, especially payroll (6%).Interview, hire, mentor, coach, evaluate and terminate associates.Develop and train associates by providing adequate resources, recognition and promotion opportunities.Create work schedules and personnel files. Finalize payroll. Approve vacation requests, personal/sick time, leave of absence.Conduct daily tours to ensure consistent execution of corporate programs, seasonal plans, and verify merchandise is in-stock, correctly signed and priced.Monitor back room to verify merchandise is appropriately received and safely organized.Evaluate budgets, sales, and financial performance to ensure store profitability.Review and analyze daily and quarterly store audits, financial and business reports, including sales results, inventory levels, and pricing integrity. Develop action plans by preparing detailed tour notes for supervisory positions and oversee execution. Implement, enforce and follow all work safety controls and environmental codes in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Inspect equipment and supervise maintenance staff.Oversee Cash Office, including daily review of all cash office reports, researching overages and shortages, and approving company deposits and fund transfers.Oversee Customer Service Managers and cashiers, provide training and meet regularly to review company direction, policies, concerns and issues.Maintain security of facility by conducting regular inspections and ensuring loss prevention procedures are implemented, enforced and followed to prevent inventory shrinkage.Disperse $20,000/year in charitable donations to community programs Show less

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  Michaels Stores, Inc.

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  Assistant Manager

  Staff: 40 Employees, 3 SupervisorsAchievements:Successfully implemented a new store employee structureHighest associate engagement survey results for the districtHighest classroom participation in the districtManage the store under the direction of the Store Manager.Drive store execution strategies and tactics to increase comparable store sales, increase gross margin and achieve store expense plan.Lead and direct all aspects of store perpetual inventory and auto replenishment.Operate the store according to company policies, procedures and programs by ensuring compliance to corporate standards.Provide leadership and direction for seasonal merchandising, frame shop, custom floral, classroom programs, events and activities.Support recruiting, training, and retention of store personnel. Develop strong, stable, knowledgeable and promotable store teams to drive sales, maintain store condition and serve the customer. Show less

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  Party City

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  General Manager

  Staff: 25 employees (35-40 during Halloween season), 1 Assistant Manager, 3 Team LeadsAchievements: Finalized internal transitions from Party Packagers to Party CityManage store operations and review P&L statements.Execute corporate plan for promotions, sales, expenses, payroll and operating procedures.Supervise and direct all aspects of store maintenance, merchandising and appearance.Control and minimize shrinkage by maintaining accuracy of POS system, inventory counts, receipts, transfers, RTVs, and executing Loss Prevention best practices.Oversee all aspects of cash handling, register operations and bank deposits.Schedule work hours to ensure proper coverage within corporate guidelines. Recruit, interview, hire, schedule, train and develop staff. Facilitate orientation, employee relations and conduct performance reviews for all store employees. Supervise training of all new associates in stocking merchandise, arranging displays, pricing, signing, operating registers and providing quality customer service. Show less

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  Mister Safety Shoes Inc.

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Manager

  Manage the store under the direction of the Store Manager.Set up, merchandise and open new store. Train, coach and schedule staff.Manage staff, operations, sales, merchandising and inventory.

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  Christenson Communities Ltd

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Sales and Leasing Tour Host

  Meet with interested clients, provide sales and leasing information, host tours of several luxury retirement residences. Maintain client database. Client marketing, communications, phone calls, emails. Provide cost estimates.Review orientation manuals. Train sales hosts. Travel to multiple site locations. Reception. Room and guest suite rentals.

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  Nordstrom

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Communications Operator

  Provide exceptional customer service receiving and responding to incoming calls from customers and coworkers.Support store operations by being a general resource for customers and employees.Train and educate employees on processes, tools and systems. Develop a strong knowledge of store, departments, services and events.

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  Better Health Solutions Chiropractic and Massage Clinic

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Licensed Massage Therapist
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  Hawaiian Experience Spa

  Jun 2021 - now

  Licensed Massage Therapist