Experience

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  Abercrombie & fitch/hollister company

  Aug 1999 - May 2003

  Store manager

  Visual Merchandising ExperienceServed as team leader in the creation and maintenance of sales floor, visuals and stockroom.Management Experience Solely responsible for the day-to-day operations of store, exceeded goals set by corporate office and human resource operations. Built a sales force of over 50 employees: responsible for hiring, training and managing.Provided exceptional customer services during day-to-day operations of store.Worked from brand representative to assistant manager to store manager position. Show less

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  Gap inc./gap

  Sept 2003 - Oct 2008

  Assistant store manager/visual presentation specialist

  Visual Merchandising Experience Merchandised and presented the denim department during new store opening, exceeding visual standards. Provided visual updates and supplements for overall concepts of store. Developed maps to correspond to the store layout for new flows. Worked with visual expert to create presentations that are appropriate for store size, assortment level, and customer profiles. Regularly executed and assisted with in-store presentations and POS to maximize profits. Management Experience Managed a company wide top 200 store in annual revenue (5 million +). Experienced in recruiting, training and retaining sales team. Maintained Fashion Expert Program for women’s store. Proactively resolved conflicts for staff and customers keeping within the general organization of the store and policies. Self motivated to meet and exceed goals Show less

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  Lacoste

  Oct 2008 - now

  Assistant manager

  Visual MerchandisingInterpret current fashion trends in the overall brand and local markets to generate creative solutionsActively seek outside inspiration /apply personal talent to develop /contribute unique perspectives to overall concept Consistently lead /collaborate with the RVM,which results in innovative /timely project executionProactively manage /ultimate accountability for the floor set process through effective planning/detailed mapping/clean execution/timely completionGet the opportunity to customize /design floor mapping /product layout Implement stores visual directives while maintaining /coaching the staff to the company standards in the “DM Audit Report” Take initiative to revisit product layout to freshen product appearance to encourage addition product sales Key player in organization /visual standards of sales floor and stockroomManagement Create a whole sensory experience that appeals to customer emotionally through the presentation /placement of productTake a proactive approach to planning /executing all merchandising projects to ensure that the store environment remains safe/clean/organized Actively participate in daily meetings by contributing new product knowledge,setting daily merchandising tasks and sharing merchandising updates In charge of select contests /fundraising programs requested by the DMMaintain /communicate the Company’s commitment to goals/drive sales/motive performance. Continuously work with clients /build ongoing relationships to increase sales. Align/motivate/encourage management /staff with goals to support companyExcel in providing positive/helpful/behaviorally specific feedback Assist in monitoring /controlling of budgeted expenses focusing on payroll management and supply expenses Ensure proper receipt/selling/markdown/transfer of inventoryMaintain /monitor the staff’s compliance with Company policies and procedures on sales/customer service/dress code/and provide feedback to the SM as needed Show less