JADE DUGAS
Clarks Summit Pa 18411
Cell: 832-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Focused, motivated and goal-oriented professional with thirteen years of
experience in a diverse range of consumer sales and communications
functions, including events, marketing, advertising and public relations.
EXPERIENCE
Diaz Companies
2012 - 2013
Marketing Manager, Community Outreach
. Developed a customer relationship management program that consistently
exceeded expectations and resulted in 10% growth in 8 months
. Reinforced the company's position as a community leader, overseeing
all community outreach activities and sponsored events
. Employed an integrated marketing-public relations program that
garnered media coverage and generated increased interest in social
media platforms and corporate collateral
. Developed trade show strategies that included face-to-face
opportunities with key industry players, generating new business and
creating valuable industry partnerships
. Led the development and implementation of a new marketing plan that
resulted in consistent sales increases in a stagnate-growth industry
. Established a sales and marketing database to track growth and client
outreach efforts
. Created a stronger presence at community events to promote and educate
the community on the Diaz Companies group of products and services
BCBG Max Azria 2009 - 2012
Manager, Store Operations
. Played an integral role in driving annual volume of $4.7 million and
establishing the store as the 3rd highest revenue and earnings
generator out of 520 operating stores nationwide
. Responsible for results that earned the store distinction as a high-
performing store that combined resources and talent to maximize sales
. Managed and directed daily operations, including time and labor
budgeting, visual presentation and organization of sales floor and
stock room
. Responsible for recruitment and retention of staff, including
overseeing the interview and evaluation process as well as ongoing
educational opportunities for all personnel
. Established merchandise displays that effectively maximize revenue-
generating opportunities, contributing to a 20 percent increase in
overall store volume
. Oversaw successful community outreach events to promote brand
visibility and increase sales
. Established, managed and executed business strategies for specific
initiatives, including targeted client sales to promote brand
exclusivity
. Designed and led a training program to engage employees in the
strategic vision of the company and encourage them to grow to their
maximum potential
. Collaborated with marketing director to execute and coordinate public
relations and advertising campaigns, including professional
photography
. Ensured that receiving and shipping processes were efficient to
maximize sales
AA Concepts
Manager, Store Operations 2005 - 2008
. Oversaw growth strategy for store, resulting in sales that exceeded $1
million annually
. Spearheaded recruiting efforts to bring in new hires for grand opening
launches with aggressive turnaround times of six to eight weeks
. Established strong leadership teams and successfully trained multiple
employees for promotion to management-level positions within concepts
across the organization
. Trained all full-time and part-time staff on organizational core
competencies, including product knowledge, customer service and loss
prevention techniques
Charlotte Rouse 2003 - 2005
Began as Assistant Manager of store operations and was soon promoted to
Manager to oversee all day-to-day employee relations issues and ensure
overall store growth as well as cost-effective processes and procedures.
24 Hour Fitness 1999 - 2003
Hired to a supervisor position to oversee fitness center contracts,
customer service and employee relations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science; Business, GPA 3.4 - 2009
The University of Houston