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Objective
Successful role in the Fashion Industry
Profile
A passionate and strong leader who understands what it takes to build, manage and maintain a successful fashion retail business. Keeps the client’s needs as a priority and maintains a healthy relationship with a varied and vast roster of dedicated clients. Achieves success by motivating and supporting the internal team, leading by example and setting a high yet achievable benchmark.
Key Qualifications
Proven track record of success
Extremely professional with both clients and colleagues
Exemplary leadership and motivation skills
Excellent training and development skills including mentoring
Extensive merchandising acumen
LOYAL CLIENT BASE OF OVER 400 IN KEY DEMOGRAPHIC
Professional Experience
Manager/Operator – Ladies Retail Store 2008-Present
Ross Mayer, London, ON
Launched new location for Canadian Designer Ross Mayer
Hiring, sales, reporting and management
Organized trade show participation representing the designer
Researched, organized, targeted and independently managed fashion shows
Seasonal contact with entire client list to drive sales
Partner/Manager – Ladies Retail Store 1996-2007
Sunny Choi, London ON
Owner operator of retail location for Canadian Designer Sunny Choihttp://www.postjobfree.com/apply-for-job/aaihk7/store-manager-merchandise-staff-london-on-canada#
Managed all financial and government reporting
Buyer for accessories and additional lines
Organized trade show participation representing the designer
Researched, organized, targeted and independently managed fashion shows
Seasonal contact with entire client list to drive sales
Partner/General Manager 1987-1996
Madison Display, London ON
Co-owner and General Manager of design and manufacturing company of fixtures and decorative display materials with sales greater than 5 million
Managed AR, AP, payroll, accounting and monthly reporting
Responsible for all purchasing and procurement duties
Managed staff of up to140 employees
Personal Interests
years of Volunteer work and networking in london-on-canada