Jessica Peddicord
**** ***** **** # *** ******, TX 75231
330-***-**** Mobile *******.*********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
ArtFX Inc.
HR Manager/ Office Manager-Dallas, TX
November 2013- Present
. Recruits and interviews candidates bi- weekly to fill positions for
both the office and the growing needs in production
. Conducts new hire orientations, creates new employee files, maintains
current personnel files
. Certified with E-Verify, conducts I-9 verification for every new
hire, and files with the OAG
. Responsible for all salaried new hire health benefits
. Manages payroll and any benefit time for 60+ employees
. Proficient with the FMLA policy
. Handles the accounts payable for the Dallas facility
. Uses QuickBooks to do invoicing for all local jobs done and to handle
payments received
. Oversees Health & Safety committee and ensures compliance
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2004 - May 2013
Store Manager - Abercrombie & Fitch - Dallas Galleria - Dallas, TX
May 2011 - May 2013
. Reassigned to rehab a high-volume, underperforming store based on
success in Ohio
. Maintain high marks in staff diversity over comparable stores
. Recruit managers, models and impact team members on an ongoing
basis
. Lowered store shrink by 50%
. Improved Black Friday sales by 33% over previous year,
outperforming comparable stores and sales estimates
. Improved sales by 12.4% from previous year
. Lead training and management meetings to develop staff members by
setting achievable goals and effectively communicate their role on
the team
. Oversee 5 assistant managers, 55+ associates, and successfully
manage a multi-million dollar business
Store Manager - Abercrombie & Fitch - Belden Village - Canton, OH
September 2009 - May 2011
. Accepted rehab opportunity at a smaller store due to family
emergency
. Improved staffing levels and casting-eligible candidates by 75%
. Recruited and trained three management candidates to become store
managers at focal locations, 2 going to international locations
. Uphold the brand, oversee, and maintain effectiveness of all
aspects of the store through the supervision of store staff
. Conduct structured meetings, quality reviews, and on-the-job
training with staff
. Create schedules to ensure maximum productivity and effective
payroll cost control
General Manager - Hollister Co. - King of Prussia Mall - King of Prussia,
PA November 2007 - September 2009
. Selected as the first non-GM to run the largest Hollister Co. store
in Pennsylvania
. Led management teams and sales associates to sustain high sales
volume in a heavy-traffic store
. Oversaw overnight operations to ensure visual standard is at an
exceptional level
. Improved and reinforced company standard consistently
. Attended the preview of the first Gilly Hicks store with senior
management
. Oversee 8 assistant managers, 70+ associates, and successfully
manage a multi-million dollar business
. Create fun and engaging environment by upholding Abercrombie
vision, generating new ideas to improve store experience, and
setting the example of enthusiasm, integrity, commitment, and
passion for the brand and culture
Store Manager - Hollister Co. - Concord Mall - Wilmington, DE April
2007 - November 2007
. Hand-picked to open the focal first Hollister Co. in Delaware by
senior management
. Recruited and trained an 80+ person staff in a four-week period
. Managed new store opening process and company standard
implementation
. Praised by the district manager as a role model manager for the
district
. Introduced new methods for efficient operations that were adapted
by the entire district
. Completed internal certifications in customer service and diversity
training
Store Manager - Hollister Co. - Great Lakes Mall - Mentor, OH
September 2006 - April 2007
. Rehabilitated a poor-performing store by addressing staffing issues
and reinforcing company standard
. Recognized for well-run store operations and impressive visual
standard
. Assisted other stores with management techniques and improved
operations
. Sent on assignment as a member of the corporate new store opening
team to Michigan and Indiana
Assistant Store Manager - Hollister Co. - Belden Village - Canton, OH
May 2005 - September 2006
Lead Stock Manager June 2004 - May 2005
. Led impact and brand representatives in new store opening
. Maintained stockroom operations for shipment and replenishment
operations
. Promoted early to be an assistant store manager for exceptional
work ethic and dedication
. Improved visual standards as a visual assistant store manager
EDUCATION
Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus September 2003 - June 2004
. Studies included coursework in fashion merchandising
. Decided to pursue management opportunities with Abercrombie & Fitch