Alanda Bolden MA

Experience

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  Our Mothers Home

  Apr 2010 - May 2011

  Residential Program Manager

  Developed an environment that set positive standards and respect among residenceDecreased the high rate of 100 calls per month to 911 to zero within the first three monthsDesigned a step program for enrichment and personal developmentProvide in depth staff training of Child and Youth Care Professional Staff on developmentIntroduce diverse experiences to widen the life view of residents and staffSupported the growth of positive self-governing through direct role modelingEstablished a predictable routine that reflected safety, trust and reliability Show less

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  Books A Million

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2016

  • Began as a bookseller associate and worked to advance each year• Re-established company and professional standards• Directed consistent and thorough training of associates• Created an environment where associates can become leaders among fellow peers• Fostered an environment that promoted strong integrity and being above reproach• Designing a floor plan that supported and enhanced the intrinsic follow of the customer• Boosted moral through encouragement and positive support through open dialog• Established concrete understanding of the importance of customer engagement• Provided unshakable leadership during turbulent times through the seasons• Developed relationships with old and new customer base Show less

  • General Manager

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Co Manager

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2014
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  Home Depot

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  Merchandiser

  * Perform in-store merchandising service activities such as merchandising projects, planogram maintenance, overhead organization, and display/signage maintenance designed to enhance the customer experience. * Execute merchandising strategies and ensure products are displayed correctly to drive sales. * Work in teams, with on-site supervision and provide service to multiple departments in the store. * * * Focus is on general bay service, projects and product resets while always keeping safety, accuracy and efficiency at the forefront. * Build and maintain strong relationships with store associates and provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers. Show less

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  Pier 1

  May 2016 - Aug 2018

  Assistant Manager

  * Assist the Store Manager in all activities which include maximizing sales, customer service, and profits. * Responsible for successful implementation of support and administrative functions. *Merchandising sales floor and direct the use of patterns, colors, like objects and textures in a statement.* Train and develop talent of staff for growth within the company. * Focus on establishing relationships with customers.*Create an atmosphere of artistic growth and product knowledge. Show less

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  RÜt Love, LLC

  Oct 2016 - now

  Owner & Creative

  An exploration of organic creative expression. rUt is the special spelling of root. Love is at the rUt of every creative expression. The energy that is connected to each piece is a visual pouring out of love to up lift and push the world toward a meaningful and whole existence mentally physically and spiritually

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  Revive Consignment Store

  Mar 2018 - now

  Primary Decorator

  Making quick decisive decisions about the design and layout of sale floor minute by minuteAssessing the style, condition and sell-ability of consigned furniture Providing exceptional customer service and creative home design insight and suggestions Developing an unique brand merchandising style

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  The Home Depot

  May 2020 - now

  Department Supervisor

  Supervise all specialty departments for Home Depot. Responsible for driving sales, implementing strategies, elevating customer relationships and training employees.