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versatile professional eager to contribute comprehensive retail business background toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing performance.

 

profile

 

• talented professional offering over 21 years of solid and progressive business experience, including expertise within merchandising, project management and personnel development capacities.
• in depth experience in client-focused industries focused on delivering world class customer service.
• strong background in budget management, visual merchandising and retail operations.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic customer / client services interaction both in person and via telephone.
• dynamic communication, organization, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

professional experience

 

independent sales representative avon cosmetics                                                                               2010

• successfully steered cosmetic sales operations to generate high volume clientele growth and increase revenue on behalf of company.

 

owner/manager antique store                                                                                                     2009-2010

• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, from sales/marketing and customer service to product procurement and accounting/finance.

 

senior project merchandising manager sears holdings                                                                2005-2009

• spearheaded all aspects of merchandising projects, from leading project meetings and managing payroll to phase schedule development and site management.
• effectively provided on-site management to entire merchandising team, ensuring project completion on time and under budget.

 

manager of merchandise implementation sears holdings                                                             2001-2005

• drove a variety of merchandising projects, including opening four new full line stores and twelve remodels in addition to multiple smaller projects.
• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing accounts.

 

softlines sales manager sears holdings                                                                                       1993-2001

• actively served as manager of apparel departments of a full line store, including hiring, training and developing sales team.
• effectively hired, trained and directed sales staff and actively collaborated in human resource operation functions such as evaluating performance and coaching personnel.

 

professional education

professional home stager certification haverhill institute for staging and design                            2009

 

financial management/managerial effectiveness course sears university                                            1999

 

fundamentals of real estate course coastal carolina community college                                         1998

 

real estate license state of north carolina                                                                                       1998

 

associate s degree in liberal arts saint thomas aquinas college                                                        1973

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a [insert job title] capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in merchandising, project management and personnel development in a retail business environment. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, organization, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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