Kristin Elwood
Independent Retail Merchandising Consultant at Naked Inc. : NAKD- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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California Licensed Esthetician
California Board of Barbering and Cosmotology
Experience
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Naked Inc. : NAKD
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United States
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Software Development
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Independent Retail Merchandising Consultant
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May 2015 - Present
● Accomplish through execution, education, and promotion to help both the retailer and the manufacturer maximize sales and increase sales volume● Ensure a proper level of stock is maintained, and merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf placement; including setup, execution, as well as the silhouette, stocking, front facing, and sizing of manufacturer’s products● Maintain customer relationships by visiting with department managers, and employees: answering their questions: responding to special requests● Introduce promotions, gain agreement and support from store managers, secure preferred product placement, re-merchandise, place signage, and generate awareness and enthusiasm with employees prior to launch of promotion● Continually look for opportunities to increase brand awareness to add value to product● Responsible for delivering monthly recap to manufacturer● Ability to influence decision makers● Capable of working independently, manage time effectively, multi-task, and problem solve
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Lanvie Apparel
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Store Manager/District Manager
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Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
● Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with management and staff members as necessary● Managed and determined staffing requirements, interviewed, hired and trained new employees ● Provided leadership, management, coaching, monitoring and direction to employees to achieve targeted goals● Directed and coordinated activities concerned with pricing and sales of our products● Proficient inventory control in addition to inventory database● Managed payroll and budgets● Tracked daily/weekly/monthly sales reports to ensure goals were met while driving the customer experience as our focus● Planned and directed activities such as sales promotions, advertising and marketing with other department heads as required● Responsible for development, coordination and presentation of training programs for skilled employees
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District Manager/Account Representative
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
● Managed a team of up to 15 Local Business Consultants● Generated and built new territory in the East Bay● Daily use of CRM system● Led weekly team motivational meetings● Responsible for recruiting of sales consultants● Capable of identifying “ideal” prospects by researching and using proven qualifying and questioning techniques● Negotiated vendor agreement terms, and coordinated deal logistics● Rapid promotion to District Manager as a result of excellent performance
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Chili's Bar and Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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Bar Manager/Head Trainer
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May 1992 - Jan 2010
● Responsible for recruiting, training, and motivating staff, along with managing employee schedule● Enhanced restaurant reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests● Exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments by creating a great dining experience● Adhered to budgets, increasing profits and managing cash flow● Proficient in leading teams, delegating work, enforcing policies and ensuring assigned tasks are complete● Competently answered all questions about cooking methods, menu items, specials and prices● Maintained personal rapport with clientele● Accurate inventory/liquor control
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Executive and Project Management Assistant
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Mar 1988 - Jan 1992
● Scheduled superintendents with homeowners for projects, issues and complaints● Responsible for managing property for all homeowners● Skillfully served as a troubleshooter, client relations and project liaison● Coordinated execution of meetings and special event arrangements, including communications, preparation of written materials, etc.● Effectively provided all travel arrangements to fit executive and employee travel needs● Reliable administrative support to a team of professionals● Serviced a high volume of incoming calls while providing account representation
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Education
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2005 - 2006
De Loux Cosmetoloy
Esthetics, Esthetics/Skin/Facials/Waxing -
1983 - 1985
Newport Harbor
High School, General Studies -
1981 - 1983
El Toro High School
High School, General Education
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