Experience

The Dump

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Professional Sales Specialist

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Home Furnishing sales and desing Home Furnishing sales and desing


Weichert, Realtors
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• REALTOR

  • 2014 - 2016


Country Curtains

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group (District) Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Apr 2014

  Stockbridge, MA based family-owned company with 26 stores and more than 1,000 employees.; Hired to senior-level management position to oversee 13 of the company’s 26 stores; position requires extensive travel throughout a 7-state territory (OH, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DA, VA). Responsible for remodeling/relocating stores, training and developing sales and management teams to increase revenue growth, and facilitating all targeted business goals and organizational objectives. Report directly to the GM of Retail. Lead Store Managers to achieve all targeted goals and drive operational excellence; operational strategies reduced division return rate from 41% and 25% in 3 months. Leveraged statistical analysis of store performance to forecast sales trends and seize market opportunities which resulted in year over year growth throughout the district. Implemented store standards and created an environment of accountability, resulting in consistent and sustainable performance and growth in the territory; standards were implemented company-wide. Develop/implement processes, procedures, plans & initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs, drive revenue, and improve operational performance. Analyze products and identify areas to increase/optimize profit margins. Provide strong leadership that boosts morale and significantly improves performance; train/develop Managers to increase bottom line by developing merchandising skills. Show less



JO-ANNE FABRICS

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Nov 2005 - Jun 2006

  Specialty fabrics retailer with hundreds of locations throughout the United States.; Responsible for directing store operations, leading staff of 10 employees, establishing floor plans and displays, tracking and procuring inventory, and facilitating all targeted organizational goals and business objectives. Trained, developed, and led staff to provide outstanding customer service, cross-sell merchandise, and consistently achieve/surpass corporate expectations. Provided strong leadership that boosted morale and improved performance. Developed and implemented strategic policies and programs to increase sales, enhance brand, and successfully revamp underperforming operations. Show less



Swarovski

• Switzerland
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Oct 2005

  Successfully opened more than 30 stores and oversaw 20 throughout successful 7-year tenure. Trained, developed, and directed employees to facilitate targeted organizational goals and business objectives. Rejuvenated underperforming district in 2003 (30% deficit in May to exceeding sales target by year’s end), consequently achieving the organization’s most prestigious honor (“Daniel Swarovski Award”; first district manager to receive the award). Earned “District Manager Sales Award” in 2002 for highest sales plan increase (Mohegan Sun Casino; CT). Generated significant immediate and long-term revenue growth by improving store/collector communications. Show less

• Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Jan 1999

  Hired to open and manage the company’s 3rd store (King of Prussia, PA). Promoted in less than 12 months during a period of rapid of growth and expansion. Tasked with opening stores throughout a multi-state territory. Successfully opened more than 30 stores and oversaw 20 throughout successful 7-year tenure. Trained, developed, and directed employees to facilitate targeted organizational goals and business objectives.Rejuvenated underperforming district in 2003 (30% deficit in May to exceeding sales target by year’s end), consequently achieving the organization’s most prestigious honor (“Daniel Swarovski Award”; first district manager to receive the award).Earned “District Manager Sales Award” in 2002 for highest sales plan increase (Mohegan Sun Casino; CT).Generated significant immediate and long-term revenue growth by improving store/collector communications. Show less