Annie Grosse

Experience

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  Lonnys

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Store Manager

  Woman's Trend Retailor

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  AnnieWielandShop-Visual Consulting, Shopping Services

  Dec 2000 - Oct 2022

  Freelance Retail and Visual Consultant, Merchandise Coordinator, Personal Shopping Services

  "Annie is absolutely amazing and that is apparent the moment you meet her. She has a keen eye and sharper ear to be able to really listen to your needs and create a style that works, is fashionable AND timeless, stretches what you may normally go for and looks great! Honestly, it's such a pleasure to shop with her as she makes the entire experience painless - dressing room and all!!! She guides you to the correct fit - foundation pieces and all. I have pieces that she's been able to build on season to season - she remembers my closet better than I do. She knows exactly where to go for what, what will look good (some stuff I would have never selected for myself that turn out to be my favorites!), and when to hit sales... I've literally saved money by making smart purchases working with her. And, invariably receive compliments when I'm wearing her stylings " Pamela Rich I've referred Annie to my colleagues with rave reviews!" Service Category: Personal Shopper/StylistYear first hired: 1992 (hired more than once)Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity Show less

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  Liz Lange Maternity

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Store Manager, Wheatley Plaza

  Opened StoreRecruited, hired and trained staffSet goals and coached staff to obtain sales objectiveMaintained company standard in operations and visuals and loss prevention

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  Max Mara Fashion Group

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Store Director

  Recruited, hired and trained staffSet goals and coached staff to obtain sales objectiveMaintained company standard in operations and visuals and loss prevention

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  Ann Taylor

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2006

  Senior Assistant Manager

  Promoted to Roosevelt Field to a higher volume store.Recruited, hired and trained staffSet goals and couched staff to obtain sales objectiveRecognized for strong sales floor leadershipMaintained company standard in operations and visuals and loss prevention

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  Giggle

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

  Senior Store Manager

  Opened New StoreRecruited, Hired and Trained Staff Directed all store sales, staffing, operations and loss prevention in a luxury baby store, including the delivery and assembly of furniture on a very specific timeline. Sale ObjectivesHuman Resource ManagementPayroll and Operating ExpensesMerchandise PresentationSpecial Order Furniture and StrollersGift Registry

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  Cole Haan

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2012

  Store Manager

  Hired Trained and Elevated 10 associates and 8 leads and Managers in a Luxury Store Environment. Generated customer loyalty DirectedAll operations of a 2m retail store

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  TUMI

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2014

  Retail Store Manager

  Opened New Luxury Retail StoreRecruited Hired and Trained StaffResponsible for all Merchandising, Human Resources and Loss Prevention. Generated repeat Business through Exceptional customer service.

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  The Jones Group Inc.

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Easy Spirit Outlet-Nine West Outlet

  • Store Manager Easy Spirit

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  • GM Multi Brand

    May 2014 - Apr 2015
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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  May 2015 - Oct 2016

  Store Manager
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  DeVry University

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Student

  BS Technology Management/Business

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  Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  Sales Supervisor

  Saks Off Fifth

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  Cole Haan

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2021

  Store Manager