Katie Dahm
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objective
A position in which I can contribute my management, customer service, and
communication skills in a business setting.
education
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2011
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.6
Professional experience
Assistant Manager, May 2010-Present
G.H. Bass & Co., Aurora, IL
. Maximize sales volume and facilitate store operational policies and
procedures.
. Recruit, network, hire, train, and develop staff; motivate staff through
recognition and implementing contests.
. Supervise the sales floor to prioritize tasks and ensure quality customer
service.
. Ensure accuracy in all paperwork and submit weekly sales reports to upper
management.
. Communicate concerns with upper management and ensure corporate
directives are completed.
. Maintain a strong visual presentation by executing marketing changes,
interpreting floor sets, and updating displays.
Assistant Manager, August 2009- January 2010
Wilson's Leather, Aurora, IL
. Managed business finances by gathering revenues after business hours,
ordering supplies, and monitoring payroll.
. Supervised and trained staff on merchandise management and customer
service.
. Achieved monthly sales quotas and coached staff to meet sales goals.
. Maintained high visual standards, merchandised product, and executed
floor set and marketing changes.
Assistant Manager, September 2007-August 2009
Jones New York, Aurora, IL
. Oversaw store operations in the absence of the store manager.
. Coached staff to deliver quality customer service and attain sales goals.
. Assisted with product merchandising and creating displays.
qualifications
. Strong written and verbal communication skills
. Eight years customer-service and sales experience
. Six years management experience
. Proficient in Microsoft Operating systems and Office applications,
including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer
accomplishments
. Graduated class valedictorian (Serena High School, Serena, IL), May 2005
. Promoted to Assistant Manager (G.H. Bass & Co.), May 2011
. Achieved recognition as Region Two's Store of the Month (G.H. Bass &
Co.), January 2012
. Earned Associate of the Month (G.H. Bass & Co.), October 2012
Community involvement
. Helped G.H. Bass & Co. raise $2,129 for Save the Children in 2012 (store
ranked #2 in district for charitable contributions).
. Assisted G.H. Bass & Co. in raising $1,007 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society in 2012 (store ranked #3 in district for charitable
contributions).
. Volunteer at Kendall County Animal Control, 2013