Rosemarie Bergdahl
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San Diego, CA 92128 Home 858-***-****
RETAIL GENERAL MANAGER
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Seasoned Retail Manager with extensive experience in leading teams to
generate sales growth and improved performance. Ensure delivery of proven
marketing strategies, relationship building, operational refinements, and
team leadership. Dynamic coach with proven ability to launch new stores and
develop sales/customer service personnel. A demonstrated talent for
analyzing problems, developing operational policies and procedures, and
implementing solutions. Innovative marketing professional with solid
management acumen, complemented by a proven ability to build client
loyalty.
SALES/MARKETING PROFICIENCY
. Recognized for sales excellence; excellent communications and
interpersonal skills.
. Drive business growth through sales initiatives that result in increased
revenue growth.
. Ensure customer service and satisfaction is afforded highest attention
and priority.
. Successfully build and maintain key corporate relationships. Extensive
training on consultative selling and solution selling.
. Trained, supervised, and instructed personnel on regulations, policies,
and procedures; provided team leadership and counseling to subordinates,
increasing morale, raising performance and productivity.
. Mission-oriented with excellent persuasive skills.
. Experienced in the creation and implementation of training initiatives to
develop, retain and motivate personnel. Demonstrated ability to
streamline operations, increase productivity and profit.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aaron Brothers Art and Framing
General Manager -San Diego, CA 2012 - present
General Manager for the Mira Mesa store. Manage retail store operations
and on-site custom frame shop.
. Completed course of "Smart Training" at Michael's University in
Irving, Texas.
. Consistently meet store sales goals, UPT, ADS, and custom framing
goals.
. Certified Custom Frame Designer with extensive knowledge of creative
techniques.
. Initiated the first in store special event executed at store level
resulting in a significant sales increase.
Soma Intimates
Store Manager - Escondido, CA 2010 - 2012
Store Manager for a new retail location. Oversee all areas of a new
store opening including selecting; training and coaching a new
commissioned sales staff.
. Achieved sales goals through creating and implementing store specific
special events.
. Consistently meet store sales goals, UPT, ADS, and e-mail capture
goals.
. Achieved and maintained #1 Store Manager sales status for the entire
district.
Alfred Angelo Bridal
Store Manager - San Diego, CA 2009-2010
Store Manager for a new retail division of the company. Recruited, hired,
and trained commissioned sales staff. Responsible for consistently
providing excellent customer service. Work closely with the District
Manager to consistently build and grow the business.
. Received monthly performance bonuses within two months of employment.
. Reduced store shrinkage by developing new backroom strategies.
. Upgraded displays and store environment to attract new clientele.
. Implemented store trunk show events, with outside vendor
participation, resulting in high volume sales.
Cole Haan
Store Manager - Carlsbad, CA 2008 - 2009
Oversaw all activities involving the remodeling and reopening of a retail
outlet. Recruited, hired, and trained sales staff; conducted performance
evaluations. Work closely with the sales personnel in setting promotions
and displays. Manage inventory levels and protect against shrink. Handle
and manage store cash. Analyze financial reports and make management
decisions based upon findings. Oversee the shipping and receipt of
merchandise. Maintain address and e-mail capture rates, ADT, and UPT.
. Generated highest conversion rate in the district during economic
downturn.
. Achieved a 10% increase over prior year sales in a depressed retail
environment.
. Ensure plan-o-grams and other merchandising efforts are set according
to company policy.
Brides by Demetrios
Store Manager - San Diego, CA 2005 - 2008
Led a staff of 21 commissioned sales associates for a retail bridal
store. Instructed sales consultants on customer follow-up, resulting in
client satisfaction and increased sales. Purchased merchandise, scheduled
staff, handled payroll and all local advertising, and in store events.
. Recognized as 2006 Store of the Year, earning a performance bonus.
. Launched program to recognize the top two sales performers.
. Improved sales by 35% in a one-year period by performing a re-
evaluation of merchandise mix.
. Directed the implementation and launch of the company's high school
internship program.
. Facilitated quarterly store trunk shows resulting in #1 sales
performance.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in Retail Merchandising
Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA
ASSOCIATIONS
( Chair, Social Committee Bernardo Heights Country Club
( Treasurer, Wednesday's Etc Women's Club
SOFTWARE SKILLS
MS Word ( MS Excel ( MS Access ( Windows POS System ( Email/Internet (
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KEY COMPETENCIES Leadership/Team Building Special Events & Promotions
Account/Territory Management Relationship Building Project
Management Sales Staff Training & Motivation Customer Service
Merchandising Marketing & Advertising Building Referrals
Prospecting/Closing Sales Problem Solution