Amber Jones

Amber Jones

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Participant Services Specialist

  • Education

    • La Harpe High School

      1995 - 1999
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, IFWT, Captain of both Cheer Squad and Volleyball team

    • Western Illinois University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science - BS Family and Consumer Sciences/Business Mgt

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Fraternity, VAMO, Deans List

  • Experience

    • American Eagle

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
      Intern

      Assisted in store opening process through store promotions, hiring process, expedited orientations, assemble store displays, and hosted grand opening

    • Guess

      Nov 2003 - Mar 2005
      Assistant Manager

      Analyzed business and execute decisions based on business needs - Managed/ Supported 30 sales representatives - In charge of store's inventory flow - Organized and helped direct store meetings - Consistently recognized for being in Districts Top Ten Sales Associates on a monthly basis.

    • Club Monaco

      Mar 2005 - Nov 2005
      HR Manager/Associate Manager

      In charge of Talent: recruiting, hiring, staffing and training all new hires - Responsible for Workforce Management: scheduling, monitoring payroll, and adjusting schedule accordingly to meet payroll goals -Men's Department Supervisor

    • The Buckle, Inc.

      Nov 2005 - Feb 2009
      Store Manager

      Managed all aspects of business - Mapped out planograms for entire store, creating all in store displays and organization - Consistently met all sales goals, increasing Store's sales by 40% in four years

    • EXPRESS

      Feb 2009 - Apr 2015
      Store Manager

      Responsible for recruiting, hiring, staffing, promoting, and retaining top talent - Managed and supported a sales team of 20, consistently recognized for having highest retention rate among peers in District - Analyzed business results and made executive decisions based on business' needs - Increased store's profit through monitoring payroll, sales, and decreasing overhead - In charge of ensuring amazing customer experiences are being delivered - Outperformed District and Company in Customer Experience Scorecard percentages - Mapped and executed all floor-sets, monitoring Dept sales and transitioning merchandise accordingly - Recognized for being in Top of Company, and earned way to APEX after year one - Met annual shrinkage goal for all 6 years Show less

    • Michael Kors

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2021
      Store Manager
    • Illinois State Treasurer

      Aug 2021 - now
      Participant Services Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications