( Summary of Qualifications
- Intuitive and success-driven professional equipped solid business acumen
encompassing sales and marketing operations, territory management, human
resource administration, and customer service
- Exceptional leader and team player with the ability to collaborate with C-
level executives, as well as to lead other professionals toward the
achievement of corporate goals and objectives
- Innovative and tactical thinker in developing and implementing process
improvement initiatives to guarantee seamless operations; as well as to
drive organizational productivity and profitability
- Effective communicator with proven expertise in interfacing with clients
to anticipate and deliver specific needs; as well as to convey corporate
mission;
- Expert problem solver; keen at analyzing data to formulate and execute
resolutions and necessary actions
( Areas of Expertise
. Staff Development and Supervision
. Cross-Collaboration and Communication
. Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making
. Tactical Planning and Implementation
. Inventory and Logistics Management
. Strategic Business Relationships
( Professional Experience
Heritage Home Group
Territory Director for Thomasville - Western ( St. Louis, MO 2013-2014
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< Managed six high-end furniture corporate retail stores across Western
United States including Texas, California, and Kansas; which involved the
administration of overall operations within the retail environment.
< Worked collaboratively with the chief executive officer (CEO) and senior
vice president (SVP) on the implementation of a new sales commission plan
for the designers by formulating $20M annual strategic sales plan.
< Full P&L responsibility for my specific Territory.
< Carried out human resource functions such as staff recruitment, hiring,
and termination, along with new hire training and payroll approval.
< Oversaw store's visual aspect, furniture placement, and merchandise
procurement.
< Administered accounts payable including payment for deliveries, product,
and utilities.
< Partnered with outside delivery company to ensure the timely delivery of
services to customers.
< Interfaced with clients to ensure prompt response and resolutions of all
issues and concerns; while providing top-quality customer service.
< Established reputation as top-producing territory director in sales by
providing an excellent customer experience.
Arhaus Furniture (2007-2013)
Assistant Manager ( Atlanta, GA 2012-2013
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< Rendered oversight to the daily functions of 10 sales staff, including
organization of work schedules, management of payroll, and administration
of opening and closing documents.
< Drove sales effort to guarantee the attainment of established sale goals.
< Proactively coordinated with the corporate office to maintain
comprehensive documentation of sales, inventory, and accounting; as well
as to align operations with current trend.
< Anticipated and provided client-specific needs through regular
interaction and communication.
Assistant Manager/Operation Manager ( Manhattan, NY 2011-2012
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< Took charge of supervising more than 15 sales staff and organizing
monthly schedule; while aligning work processes with established sales
goals.
< Expertly led inventory and logistics functions to maintain seamless store
operations.
< Established rapport with clients toward the development of long-term
business relationships.
< Actively corresponded with outside delivery services regarding the
delivery of merchandise.
Customer Service North Region Leader ( Walton, OH 2011
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< Spearheaded a team tasked to support the store operations across the
northern territory
< Integrated tactical solutions to effectively address and resolve customer-
related complexities and issues.
< Promoted cross-departmental collaborations toward the resolution of
problems relating to customer service.
Customer Service Specialist ( Walton, OH 2010-2011
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< Delivered first-rate customer service to guarantee excellent customer
experience.
< Teamed up with personnel from other departments in building productive
business relationships with the customers.
Summer Marketing Intern ( Walton, OH 2007-2009
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< Participated in the development of store promotions and advertisements.
< Handled the organization of sale pricing and catalogs.
( Education
Bachelor of Arts with a Degree in Business with Concentration in Marketing:
Jun 2010
Walker School of Business - Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Member, Mercyhurst Business Club (2006-2010)
( Technical Acumen
Microsoft Office Applications Torex Oracle Kronos ADP STORIS