Jody Goodhue
***-*** ****** ******, **. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1A9
H ome: 519-***-**** - ********@***.***
Summary
Results-driven management professional and entrepreneur with 25 years of experience maximizing profit
p otential for large -scale businesses through innovative leadership, market research, and identification of new
b usiness opportunities. Recognized as an effective leader with excellent interpersonal and communication
a bilities. Work well in diverse team settings, handling mu ltiple tasks to meet important deadlines.
Highlights
R etail inventory management and purchasing Accurate cash handling
Store operations E xcellent client management
Outstanding communication skills E xceptional leader
Fashion merchandising background R ecruiting and interviewing
Accomplishments
P romoted to b uyer for high -end designer shoe retailer Rizzo and Rizzo's company in Brampton, Ontario.
Increased store efficiency through training and preparing standard goals and reports for employees.
Increased account sales via cross promotion and POS marketing in store subsequently increasing revenue
for employer without increase in product purchasing
Started a foundation to provide special occasion dresses & suiting for young ladies & gentlemen
Experience
O wner
J uly 2011 to Current
Southbound Boutique Inc. - P ort Stanley, O ntario
Analyze store sale reports to determine the needs of the business and set business strategies
Track, monitor and communicate business results to accountant
Seek out new ways to increase business
Support the development of associates' sales techniques
Coordinate with advertising and public relations to support maximum sales
Possess an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise and trending fashions
M aintain a consistent awareness of the competition to maintain competitive edge in the market
I mplement and maintain all merchandising directives and insure execution of eff ective merchandising
strategies
Possess continual thorough knowledge of inventory levels
Monitor inventory to control shrinkage, ticketing, sensors and proper storage of season inventory
Control store expenses and maintain operating budgets continually striving to reduce to reduce costs
R ecruit, train and develop staff insuring all management positions are filled in a timely fashion with
q ualified personnel
Support, promote and assume responsibility for loss prevention in all areas of risk management, physical
security, store cash controls, inventory management, inter -store communication and L/P audits
S upport and promote the Point -of -Sale process in all areas of register procedure, protocol and policies
Purchase history with designers such as Michael Kors Canada, Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Parkhurst and
other designers.
Retail Operations Manager/Account s Representative
J une 1989 to August 2008
Aylmer Music Inc. - K itchener, O ntario
Determined merchandise price schedules and discount rates.
Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Generated monthly and annual sales reports.
O versaw the development and launch of Point of Sale movie rental s ystems.
Oversaw all business operations for stores, including customer service, sales, strategic planning, policy
d evelopment, financial administration, and inventory control.
Drove business development by cultivating strong customer sales presentations to generate revenue.
r elationships and giving benefit -oriented sales presentations to generate revenue.
B uyer for retail music and POS video rental outlets. Responsible for merchandising and in store
p romotions at retail level.
Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
Retail Management/District Supervisor/Buyer
N ovember 1985 to J une 1989
Rizzo & Rizzo Inc. - L ondon, O ntario
R ecruited, hired and trained new employees for Retail Sales positions and Retail Management positions.
Earned the Outstanding Acheivement Award for consistent increased district sales in Ontario.
Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
S hared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.Maintained friendly
and professional customer interactions.
Tracked current and emerging fashion and consumer trends.
Education
Massage and Hydrotherapy, 2 010
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy - K itchener, ON, C anada
C ertified Massage Practitioner cetification. Trained in the therapeutic manipulation of human tissue for the
purpose of normalizing the health of the tissues and joints.
Fashion Merchandising
Georgian College - B arrie, ON, C anada
C ourses in this program focus on retail management, brand development, buying, textile technology, photo
s tyling, event/fashion show production, and fashion technology. Visual merchandising, marketing, promotion,
fas hion buying, and the software that runs the fashion and retail industry. Organize, design, promote and market
live fashion shows/events throughout the year, and get hands -on experience in the real world, with two paid co -op
work terms.