Sandra Joan Petrusaitis
** ****** **** ****, ***** Hook CT 06482
Tel: C 203-***-**** e-mail: ************@*******.***
RETAIL SALES/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CAREER DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Education, Sales & Marketing
Successful Education Manager, Sales Professional and Business Leader with over 10 years corporate, sales and
business management with a Bachelors degree in Human Services.
Part of a (5) person management team responsible for generating 7 million yearly, while increasing 13% annually and
maintaining the day to day operatives, logistics and sales goal.
Superior verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Team oriented with a background of diversified responsibilities and accomplishments
Business Administration
Key holder, Opening and closing procedures including balancing, and $20k plus weekly bank deposits
Business and retail professional experience in day to day operations, Profit/Loss, weekly payroll, staff schedule, bank
deposits, accounts payable/receivable.
Extensive staff training, of 41 staff (plus up 15 or more seasonal staff) and implemented superior customer service
policies.
Maintained and developed staff while implementing superior customer service.
Implemented installation of a new computer cash register system and trained staff and developed Policy and
Procedure for overall operation.
Completed company operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Achieved financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating
corrective actions.
Ensured availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.
Customer Service
Developed and executed Education materials, Policy and Procedure manual to create outstanding customer service.
Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion;
authorizing clearance sales; studying trends.
Marketed merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial
statements for profitability ratios.
Secured merchandise by implementing loss prevention measures.
Technology Proficiency
PowerPoint Presentations
Excel Word, Project, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Financial software
Social Media and marketing, Online Research
Characterized by executives, colleagues and clients as having:
• Superior team working and rapport building skills.
• Self-motivated and multi-tasking professional.
• Well rounded multi-task, technical, organizational, analytical and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet applications and database software.
• Strong ability to adapt in a fast paced environment and quickly adaptable to change in bold and dynamic environment.
RETAIL Work Experience
SEPHORA (Skin Care Specialist/ Education Manager/ Finance & Business Manager) 2010 – Present
I AM beautiful beyond divine (Founder/CEO) 2001-2009
KLB&G (Store Manager) 2001-2003
Education
Bachelor in Science, Springfield Community College
Communications, Fairfield University
Broadcasting journalism, Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Associates in Arts/Communications, Housatonic Community College