Lynne Garretson

Experience

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  Robinson May

  Nov 1980 - Aug 2007

  Divisional Sales Manager

  Exceeded sales plans by working closely with central merchants to adjust the merchandise mix based upon consumer trends. Insured that customer service goals were reached which resulted in winning the Presidential Cup in three locations. Diligently worked with all staff members to insure that their professional goals were obtained. Developed a strong team and maintained low associate turnover. Aggressively trained and developed all staff members in P&L to protect corporate assets.Montebello Town Center- DSM RTW/Shoes/Jewelry/AccessoriesSanta Ana Main Place- DSM RTW/Cosmetics/Shoes/Acc/JewelryMontebello Town Center- DSM RTW Cosmetics/ Acc/Jewelry/ShoesMontclair- DSM RTW/Cosmetics/Shoes/JewelryMontebello- DSM Men's/Home/ChildrensBrea Mall- ASM Jewelry/Fashion AccessoriesCorp- Assistant Buyer Fashion AcccessoriesPalos Verdes- Dept Manager RTW Show less

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  May Company

  Dec 1980 - Aug 1984

  Assistant Buyer Ladies Dress Accessories, Small Leather Goods and Sunglasses. Collaborated with buyers and vendors to obtain the correct merchandise mix for each location as well as maintaining stock levels at each branch store. Monitored fashion trends by store location and adjusted inventory levels accordingly. Worked directly with Logistics to monitored the inventory flow from the resources to distribution then to the store level. Monitored P&L by store and adjusted merchandise placement to reduce losses at the store level. Show less

  • Assistant Buyer

    Sept 1982 - Aug 1984

  • Department Manager

    Dec 1980 - Aug 1983
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  Miller's Outpost

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  District Manager

  Supervised up to 24 stores in the HIgh Desert/Palm Springs and from the IE to Glendora CA.Responsible for achieving sales plan by door, inventory management, floor presentation, loss prevention, team building, recruitment of managers, retention of associates and management.

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  Weichert Realtors 24/7

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2013

  Real Estate Agent

  Independent Contractor/ Real Estate Agent covering the Foothill communities from Claremont to North Fontana. Focused on working with first time home buyers and CAL STRS & PERS and VA Loans. My recommended loan agent is Tom Bass at Bayport Financial Inc.

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  Century 21 Experience

  Jan 2014 - now

  Looking only to work with past friends, clients and family. Wrapping up my career in this industry. If you fit into this category, please feel free to contact me. If I am not available to help, I will refer you to a vetted agent that I feel will meet your needs. Blessings! Lynne Real Estate Agent- Focused on helping both buyers and sellers achieve their goals of home ownership and relocation. With this ever changing market, I continue to educate myself to insure that the process meets and exceeds the standards of best practices and the there is a smooth transaction including a timely closing.

  • Semi Retired

    May 2023 - now

  • Real Estate Agent

    Jan 2014 - now