
Amber Jones
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About me
Participant Services Specialist
Education

La Harpe High School
1995 - 1999High School Diploma General StudiesActivities and Societies: National Honor Society, IFWT, Captain of both Cheer Squad and Volleyball team

Western Illinois University
1999 - 2003Bachelor of Science - BS Family and Consumer Sciences/Business MgtActivities and Societies: Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Fraternity, VAMO, Deans List
Experience

American Eagle
Jun 2003 - Aug 2003InternAssisted in store opening process through store promotions, hiring process, expedited orientations, assemble store displays, and hosted grand opening

Guess
Nov 2003 - Mar 2005Assistant ManagerAnalyzed 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 2005HR Manager/Associate ManagerIn 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 2009Store ManagerManaged 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 2015Store ManagerResponsible 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 2021Store Manager
Illinois State Treasurer
Aug 2021 - nowParticipant Services Specialist
Licenses & Certifications
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Speaking Confidently and Effectively
LinkedInAug 2022 - View certificate

Asking Great Sales Questions
LinkedInFeb 2022
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