Sandra Bruce
Sales, Training, Employee Development
Torrance, CA
*********@*****.*** - 310-***-****
To secure a responsible position in Sales/Training/Customer Service, in which my experience and personal
abilities will mutually allow for optimum growth opportunities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant
BeautiControl - March 2008 to Present
Effectively manage the daily needs of Michelle Jones including management and organization to prioritize
daily flow of information, sorting printed e-mails by urgency, category, etc; maintain category and report files
in a logical manner for quick information access; Make travel arrangements and coordinating schedule for
Ms. Jones.
Senior Sales Director and Certified National Senior Trainer
BeautiControl - September 2004 to Present
Completed six-month leadership advancement program exceeding monthly sales and recruiting goals to
promote to level of unit Sales Director; recognized as 'Mustang Unit' for completing additional 12-month
business growth plan;
recipient of Director Achievement for Unit Annual Sales exceeding $300,000; lead and mentor a team of over
150
sales consultants which includes developing a new Director resulting in promotion to Senior Director; conduct
monthly field training seminars for Company to certify new Sales Consultants in knowledge and application of
product use and demonstration, business building, account acquisition, and service.
Loss Prevention Auditor
BeautiControl - January 2005 to July 2007
Provide detailed reports to Director of Stores regarding the status of customer service and operations when
viewed
via in-store surveillance system.
District Manager
BeautiControl - January 2002 to January 2005
Effectively managed and supervised seven store managers on a daily basis entailing, but not limited to: high-
profile
merchandising /displays; financial accountabilities; marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns;
recruiting,
interviewing, hiring, training, supervising and discharging personnel; training programs development; inventory
control; customer service; sales; maintaining low attrition/high employee retention, while ensuring employee's
consistently meet and/or exceed corporate revenue goals and objectives resulting in highly profitable, efficient
and smooth flowing retail activities.
District Manager
Bath & Body Company - September 1999 to December 2001
Performed a diverse range of District Management responsibilities, including overseeing financial/payroll
and budget accountabilities and staffing of management teams for nine stores; served as Store Opening
Coordinator
spearheading openings for 33 stores; created, developed, organized and implemented training programs,
policies and procedures, with significant additional responsibilities as Training Manager for all 33 stores.
Store Manager
Bath & Body Company - January 1997 to September 1999
Managed and supervised a staff of 25 personnel and stock while providing solid sales, customer service, and
"hands-on" daily operations of retail store activities.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in Political Science
University of Southern California
1998
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills
• Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet research
• Excellent skills in proofreading for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Have experience with Macintosh and PC computers
• Tested ability to produce exemplary work on deadline
• Excellent communication, organization and planning skills
• Ability to function and perform well in a group/team setting
• Project Gold Star: Four month intense training for streamlining store operations, developing staff and
maximizing store performance