Phone 605-***-**** Cell
E-mail: abj3f8@r.postjobfree.com
Laura Caneva
Sturgis, SD 57785
Objective To obtain a long term position with an organization that
compensates me based on my abilities and productivity.
One that will utilize my exceptional experience and
customer service skills and appreciate my hard work and
dedication.
Professiona Scheels All Sport
l Pro, College, Youth and Fan Club Specialty Shop Manager
Experience May 2008 to present.
My priorities for Specialty Shop Manager include:
Selling in all soft line departments, Ordering product
and chasing "fast" selling product for all 4 of my
shops, Product knowledge training for all new sales
staff as well as twice a year for all soft-line sale
staff, Maintaining 4.0 standards of shop organization,
merchandising, cleanliness, coordinate projects for my
support people such as mark downs, fill-ins and general
organization for the selling floor and back stock areas.
Sturgis Bike Week, Inc.
Retail Manager- November 2005 - May 2008
Manage 3 year round employees as well as 40-45 temporary
summer/rally employees in 4 separate retail locations
May thru September.
Order product for the Motorcycle rally and look for new
items to bring in and try to create a local shopping
clientele, Merchandise all retail locations for the best
possible sales and ease of shopping in very crowded
situations. Follow budget guide lines and try to
increase sales
Midnight Star - Jakes Fine Dining
Food Server - September 9, 1991 to November 21, 2005
Provided an excellent dining experience for many guests.
Received the AAA Four Diamond Award in our 2nd year.
Had a very loyal local guest base with many requests
Meade School District 46-1
Education Substitute for food service, lunchroom, teacher and
playground from 1997 to present. As well as many
volunteer hours helping in my children's classroom.
Sturgis Community Preschool Treasurer
September 2002 thru September 2004.
Brett's Department Store- Mankato, MN
July 1987 to December 1991
Sold jewelry, accessories and hand bags. Elizabeth
Arden Cosmetics as well as 4 other national cosmetic
lines. Was assistant manager and ran the Elephants
Trunk, a children's area, and was sales manager for the
house wares division. I was used in every area of the
store as a floater because I was able to "fit right in"
any department I was needed in.
Sturgis Public School system. All 12 years. Graduated
in 1983
Mankato State University 1983 to 1988
Colorado Institute of Art : Fashion Merchandising
1986
Additional Girl Scout Leader for Girl Scout Troop #72206. I have
Activities been a leader for 5 years and have had many of the same
girls all 5 years.
Avid supporter/volunteer of my children's activities
such as basketball coach for 2 years, soccer, baseball,
football, softball and volleyball. I also try to help
with any classroom projects that the teacher may need
that extra hand.
I personally enjoy fishing and camping, four wheeling,
snowmobiling, gardening and crafting. I also enjoy
watching all types of sporting events.
References are available upon request