Elsie Remy

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Cell: 646-***-****

E-mail: ac2wi7@r.postjobfree.com

I am a special individual that is motivated and has a drive to perform.

Seizing all opportunities to increase sales will be my daily goal.

Well experience in providing a professional, friendly clean, safe and

Visual stimulating environment.

Re:

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please accept the enclosed copy of my résumé in the interest of obtaining a position with your firm that fully utilizes my professional acumen in the areas of retail sales and buying management, merchandising and branding, pursuant to continued professional growth and advancement.

As my résumé indicates, I have comprehensive related experience in retail business development with a daily output requiring a high level of motivation, initiative, focused judgment and a straightforward results-driven perseverance. Consequently, I am confident that the consistent, efficient and knowledgeable manner in which I accept steward operations and grow the business book will translate to increased profitability, recognition and reputation for your firm.

In addition to functional expertise, my personal attributes include a high degree of motivation, a positive, charismatic attitude, close attention to detail and a strong sense of organization. I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and colleagues and welcome challenge and added responsibility. Additionally, I have considerable experience requiring delicate measures of aggressive sales, patience, and persuasiveness.

I hope you will consider my résumé favorably, and look forward to hearing from you so that we may arrange an interview to discuss career opportunities and how we may best be of mutual benefit.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Elsie Remy

Enc.

ELSIE REMY

OBJECTIVE

A challenging, growth-oriented position in retail management with a progressive firm, which will capitalize on extensive experience in display art, merchandising, buying, trend tracking and sales.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Resourceful, dynamic, forward-thinking retail professional recognized for advancing the growth and branding of a niche market front runner dedicated to serving upscale clients with high expectations and preferences.

A highly creative, resourceful, results driven display artist with the creativity, imagination and flair for creating eye-catching, psychologically appealing displays designed to capture interest and persuade customers to buy.

Well developed ability to observe and identify customer motivation and buying patterns.

Understands how to compel must have, and impulse buy responses in customers through strategically situated displays at POS locations.

Strong foundation and working knowledge of retailing, merchandising and marketing.

Analytical, detail oriented, highly organized, and attentive to priorities and deadlines; work well under pressure; a team player who works efficiently on own initiative.

Industrious with a hands-on work ethic and committed to quality; supervise by example, providing leadership, organization, motivation, and continuity.

Articulate communicator with persuasive interpersonal skills; interface with multicultural staff and clients on all levels.

EXPERIENCE

Lee’s Art Shop & Studio New York, NY

Chief Buyer and Display Artist 7/88-8/15

In charge of buying for the entire store’s merchandise ranging from furniture, lighting, art supplies, children’s toys, to collectible writing instruments and high-end gifts.

Managed gift department, choosing the most unique, "one-of-a-kind" eclectic pieces design to suit the discerning taste of a very selective clientele.

Engaged in worldwide travel on buying trips to numerous style capitals of Europe and major U.S. cities.

Responsible for designing the window and selling floor displays to showcase new products, seasonal and promotional merchandise.

As part of branding initiative, developed the best shopping environment for discerning clients; worked with many renowned celebrities such as Donald Trump, Goldie, Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, and many others.

Accomplishments

In a career spanning 21 years, grew company from a boutique into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

When Lee’s was featured on the “Apprentice” show, assisted with various production tasks behind the scenes.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

A.A.S., Fashion Illustration

References available upon request.

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