Rachael Bates
Category Manager - Victoria's Secret
Rochester Hills, MI
*******.********@*****.*** - 586-***-****
A position that will allow for personal growth and career advancement
WORK EXPERIENCE
Category Manager
Victoria's Secret - Auburn Hills, MI - 2005 to Present
Develop plans to achieve sales goals through business analysis, consistent accountability, and effective
communication.
•Responsible for maximizing inventory, cash control, recruiting and hiring top talent, maintaining store
appearance that's appealing to the customer, and loss prevention techniques.
•Train and motivate associates through on-boarding, sales training, and sales education meetings as well as
everyday coaching to provide excellent customer service.
•Work consistently to create and execute company action plans to increase sales and profits and reduce shrink
while upholding the company values; Increased sales up double digits to previous years sales for 3 years in
a row.
Independent Sales Agent
AFLAC - Kalamazoo, MI - 2004 to 2005
Generate leads by cold calling local business owners and effectively presenting health plans to enhance that
workplace.
•Networked with clients to build business relationships.
•Presented sales presentations, closed sales, and wrote contracts; developed and excuted own marketing plan
Intern-Marketing and Promotions
Kalamazoo Wings - Kalamazoo, MI - 2003 to 2004
Worked with game night promotions department for the local UHL hockey team.
•Learned aspects of marketing and promotions from an entertainment angle.
•Assisted in intermission events and planning of activities and events for the games.
EDUCATION
B.A. in Business Administration
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI
2000 to 2004