Experience

Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Louis

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retail Processing Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Present



Bakers 2013 LLC

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Apr 2012 - May 2022

  -Manage and motivate a staff of 8-12 team members to meet both store and individual goals -Track hourly, weekly and monthly sales figures to compare with company numbers in order to understand the business and goal above average -Provide high quality customer service through product knowledge, an understanding of current fashion trends, and excellent communication skills -Recruit, hire and train new employees on company policies and procedures -Coach employees on selling techniques to increase sales and provide outstanding customer service -Make weekly employee schedules to ensure best possible coverage for store -Coordinate changes to visual merchandising and store promotions Show less



tag - timeless authentic garments

• Owner/Operator

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2011

  -Created business plan and 5-year financial projections -Set up LLC and business bank account, obtained business license, created and implemented Policies and Procedures for tag -Scouted locations for potential store space, negotiated terms of lease. Worked closely with the landlord and contractor during build-out of space regarding plan and design layout and store fixtures -Tracked sales trends and increased sales by 44% over the 43 months tag was open -Worked to increase sales while driving down cost of goods sold by 24% over 43 months to maximize profit -Educated customers on how to style vintage clothing and encouraged customers to expand their personal style -Researched fashion trends in order to purchase seasonal inventory and created displays to showcase how current trends can be styled using vintage pieces -Created purchasing and promotional plans related specifically to vintage merchandise and tailored to core customer base -Identified vintage clothing sources nationally and built strong relationships with vendors, customers and the community -Purchased and restored vintage inventory -Managed a staff of 2 throughout all 4 years -Utilized QuickBooks POS System -Created and maintained Facebook page, Twitter account, and email distribution list to interact with customers, highlight key inventory and market promotions -Created and managed a fashion outfit blog showcasing personal daily ensembles to promote vintage clothing and style in order to help build tag’s brand – www.twentyonetwentythree.blogspot.com Show less



Lucas School House

• Events Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

  -Identified business need for Events Coordinator position, created job description and established responsibilities -Coordinated wide variety of events such as concerts, corporate meetings, high school reunions, wedding ceremonies and receptions -Worked closely with on-site and outside catering companies, special event rental companies, wedding planners and clients to ensure the vision was carried out -Managed bar and bar staff two nights a week -Identified business need for Events Coordinator position, created job description and established responsibilities -Coordinated wide variety of events such as concerts, corporate meetings, high school reunions, wedding ceremonies and receptions -Worked closely with on-site and outside catering companies, special event rental companies, wedding planners and clients to ensure the vision was carried out -Managed bar and bar staff two nights a week