Manager Office

John A. Yohe, Jr.

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Abington, PA 19001-3608

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215-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To re-establish a career in Visual Merchandising. Relevant, energetic and

experienced in this profession with a history of employment at fine retail

establishments. Reputation for working under budget and using limited

space to create large dollar profits.

EMPLOYMENT

Office Manager Archdiocese of Philadelphia (2007-

Present)

. Recruited by and worked for the Director of Office for Development

(previous the President at J. E. Caldwell)

. Reconciled for over $8 million dollar Appeal

. Maintained employee direct deposit donations for over 400 employees

. Facilitated all special events

. Coordinated yearly donations from the United Way

. Trained volunteers in development skills

. Responsible for all aspects of budgeting

Visual Merchandising Regional J. E. Caldwell & Co. (1996-

2007)

. Reported Directly to President and Director of Company

. Accomplished 5strategic new store openings

. Designed new store Christmas trim and window displays

. Organized special fundraising events with the Pennsylvania Ballet

. Organized special event for Make a wish Foundation with Martha Stewart

. Supported stores in leading their inventory reconciliation

. Traveled to sister stores to open and install Christmas trim and held

seminars on merchandise policy and procedure

Visual Merchandising Manager Strawbridge & Clothier (1988-1996)

. Worked in high visibility stores

. Managed staff of 4 along with department managers

. Completed executive development training program

. Communicated with executive management regarding location of shop

concepts

. Coordinated fashion and domestic trend throughout store

. Designed and installed visual displays for 22 exterior windows

. Supervised major renovations

Senior Display Staff Macy's (1986-1988)

Visual Merchandise Shop Manager Esprit (1985-1986)

Assistant Visual Merchandiser Kaufmann's (1981-

1985)

EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Specialized Technology 1979-

1981

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Majored in Visual

Communication

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