MONTEREY POWELL
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (323) 610 - 1230 - E-mail: ********.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach – Bachelor of Arts, 2008
Major: Broadcast, Journalism
WORK EXPERIENCE
Juicy Couture - Century City, CA. (June 2013 - Present)
Assistant Store Manager
- In partnership with Store Manager, exceed sales goal of $3M yearly against LY plans
- Top 4 Manager in LA Region with 70% + CSM Segments Achieved, with ability to drive business performance as needed
- Visual & Business Manager: arrange monthly floor sets, upkeep visual standards, keep track of store volume/ best sellers
- Build & promote sales professionals to next career path, innovate management team with problem solution and maximize business in LA Market
Tiffany & Co. (October 2010 - May 2013)
Key Holder, Sales - SoHo, NY. (August 2012 - May 2013)
- Assist with grand opening of new retail location in New York City, ran training presentations to 25+ new employees
- Target local customers, structure operational duties, promote excellent customer service & build individual sales plan of $150K monthly/ $14M yearly
- Events: worked with Corporate Public Relations to establish successful Co-sponsoring partnerships (magazine, hotel, alcohol) Revenue: $10K - $60K
Sales - Los Angeles, CA. (October 2010 - August 2012)
- Contributed to 7.5 million dollar annual sales goals by consistently exceeding sales plan of $90K + per month
- Performed repair and holiday training to all sales professionals/ new seasonals, along with creating various presentation modules
- Launched successful new store opening amongst a competitive Los Angeles Market; increased store into an emporium level for Men's Products
- Head Marketing Coordinator, Beverly Center: Valentine's Event, Breakfast at Tiffany's Event, Blue Book, Fashion's Night Out (Revenue: $5K - $50K)
FENDI Casa - West Hollywood, CA. (July 2007 - December 2009)
Sales & Marketing Manager
- Selected to attend the Maison & Objet Fair in Paris, France to learn the Fall 2008 Collection and train colleagues
- Assist high-end clientele/ Celebrity interior designers with processing custom orders, from fabric selections to interior design layouts
- Exceeded $50k monthly sales goal, stayed abreast on new collections/ interior trends and assure operational delivery from Italy to the U.S.
- Launched “Guest Designer Series”, organized monthly in-house event - confirmed alcohol, automobile and magazine sponsors (Revenue: $3K - $40K)
COACH – Los Angeles, CA. (August 2004 - May 2007)
Sales
- Meet daily sales goals, insure high purchase conversion rate vs. customer walk-in count
- Assist in delegating monthly floor set changes, Create window/ merchandise displays within visual guidelines
- Execute holiday sales plan and store work flow, assist store manager with holiday inventory merchandising
INTERNSHIP / LEADERSHIP
UCLA, Riordan MBA Fellow (Class of 2013 - 2014)
- Chosen 1 of 40, College graduates to attend UCLA Anderson School of Management
- Founded by Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan, MBA Fellows Program develops tomorrow's leaders thru MBA mentorship
- Sponsorship: Raise over $100K through fundraising, Comedy Night, Wine Gala at LACMA, Coordinator for honoree (Magic Johnson)
CSULB, Associated Student Government (2006 - 2007)
- USU Board of Trustee, Vice Chair: Voted member of student body to approve and monitor the $8.5M, USU operating budget
- Student Recreation Center: implemented an Educational Campaign, proposed the construction of a 126, 500-square-foot facility, referendum passed 75%