Professional Objective
To bring my extensive knowledge of marketing and management into an exciting work environment
Skill Summary
Strong team spirit with clear goal setting, efficiency, self motivation focus
Outgoing, creative, time sensitive, multitask effectively, detail focused
Calm demeanor, with the ability to negotiate effectively in person
Encourage and negotiate purchasing modifications based on value and benefits
Management, marketing, wholesale purchasing and retail sales for the past 14 years during business ownership
Provide superior customer service resulting in maximum sales and referrals
Work well to foster a positive atmosphere in a high volume, high energy, often chaotic atmosphere
Organize and prioritize multiple expectations/task insuring that clients are
served in a timely manner, while insuring others are happy with the service they are receiving as well
Work Experience
Bridal Couture Boise Id. 1999-2012
Owner/Buyer/Marketing/Hands-on Sales
Recognized as the top grossing store for the exclusive designer lines Maggie Sottero, Sottero Midgley, Mon Cheri and Allure in the Idaho region.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and sales quotas with an understanding of wholesale responsibilities
Lead coached and micro-managed a strong enthusiastic commission based sales team of nine employees
Managed flow of consultants to insure clients were scheduled and served with high energy of enthusiasm
Set goals and expectations for sales consultants coach and train them to achieve them
Strong understanding of financing and management of small business
Education/Training
University of North Alabama Junior Status 1990-1994
Focus on Marketing (attended while working full time)