Manager Store

Carrie M. White

*** ****** ****

Columbus, MS ***05

Phone: 334-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient on managing, designing, developing and deploying applications

that meet business requirements based on business needs and project

timelines

Maintain vast knowledge and proven ability to propose, manage, design,

develop and deliver complete solutions to customers

Creates enthusiasm within the store while developing others the willingness

and desire to work towards company goals and objectives

Possess strength in using company directives to drive your business at the

lowest possible cost to our company

Motivated sales team to inspire creativity for our companies' "Core Values"

Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Simplicity, Urgency

Utilize excellent knowledge with employment issues such as

interviewing/hiring potential employees, conducting appraisals and

performance reviews

EXPERIENCE

Sept 2008 - Sept 2010

Cache Inc. /Montgomery, AL

Store Manager

Responsible for the overall daily operations and management of the entire

store

Excelled in building and motivating management and hourly teams. Developed

many entry-level associates to leadership positions and quickly became one

of the primary trainers of new store managers across the district

Dealt with employment issues such as interviewing/hiring potential

employees, conducting appraisals and performance reviews

Established a process that analyzed sales figures to increase productivity

which achieved number one store status

Coordinate inventory control, receiving merchandising (plan-o-grams),

remodels, window directives, and all POS (point of sale) merchandise

changes

Played a key role in the advertising sessions-Organized fashion shows,

special events, exhibitions and displays while also promoting the company

locally by communicating with Social Medias, journals, and the community in

general

March 2004 - August 2008

Chico's Inc. /Birmingham, AL

Assistant Store Manager

Manage total store level operations, including staff hiring, training,

evaluation and work schedules

Enforced sound merchandising and loss control strategies; executed

corporate programs, promotions and policies; and drove optimal customer

satisfaction, associate productivity and P&L results

Managed weekly and monthly budgets, marketing, merchandising, and rotating

inventory of stock

Responsible for handling all of daily receipts, balanced registers and bank

accounts, prepared and made deposits

Employed excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills to diagnose

customer concerns and implemented corrective actions

Recognized as one of store's "rising stars" (elevating sales, margins,

staff retention and customer satisfaction by as much 38%), resulting in

selection to complete Chico's Star Rising renowned store manager trainee

program

November 1997 - January 2004

Oris-Mercedes-Benz / McCalla, AL

Senior Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to upper management

Performed all general office, clerical and administrative functions

Human resources and payroll time of temporary employees

Shipping and Receiving of all automotive parts and accessories

Inventory & Quality Control

Daily contact with customers and vendors to assure complete satisfaction

and completion of orders

EDUCATION

Hoover High School (Hoover, AL) Completed: May 1997

(Courses Taken): 4 yrs Business Management, and 4 yrs Merchandising Fashion

Design

Completed a 24- week course of Retail Management Training and Marketing

Strategic Planning

Completed coursework in accounting and Typing

Member of the Buccanettes Dance Line, and taught 6 years as a UDA (united

dance association) Instructor at The University of Alabama, Florida State

and LSU

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