Sales Manager

Vanessa Lynn Derks

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Experience:

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GUCCI, Houston Galleria, Texas Sept 2013- Aug

2014

A fashion company started by Guccio Gucci in the late 1800s in Italy. It is

now an international fashion company of luxury.

Associate Store Manager

Sales and Customer management. Support the achievement of business goals

and strategic projects, keeping in constant connection with corporate

functions.

Development of motivation in business management of store image.

Proven ability to drive results, organizational skills, talent for

managing, coaching the development of a team, strategic business vision.

Passion for fashion industry.

Lavo Collections, Houston, Texas Feb 2013 - Sept

2013

A unique Fashion Boutique dedicated to providing a couture fulfilling

shopping experience. The First store opened its doors in 2010. Lavo

expands its latest trends and styles ahead of the fashion curve.

Boutique Manager

Christian Dior, Houston, Texas

Feb 2010 - Present

Founded in 1946 by the eponymous designer Christian Dior, today the company

designs and retails ready-to wear, leather goods, fashion accessories,

footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, make-up, and skincare products

while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of recognized haute-

couture (under the Christian Dior Couture division).

Dior-Fragrance.Makeup Representative-Independent

Sales

. Drive and exceed sales goals by executing Dior's initiatives

. Lead the push toward selling through coaching and recognition

. Review and utilize reports; implement action plans focusing on

deficient areas

. Identify best sellers and key items; communicate merchandise needs to

optimize the My Dior's process

. Ensure accuracy of promotional presentation; communicate advertising

and sales information to Associates

. Partner with Merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves,

merchandise placement and sales set-up

. Strengthen attendance and weekend hours compliance among staff

People

. Recruit a qualified team of selling-focused Associates; build a bench

for future advancements & promotions

. Ensure all Associate training is conducted on a timely basis, ensure

assigned mentors engage with new hires

. Coach Associates on product knowledge by holding in-store product

training with Vendor Representatives

. Actively fill open positions prioritizing internal Associates in

Commission, Specialist and High Level selling areas

. Engage in Dior's recognition program; reward Associates with

recognition cards

. Meet with Associates in department weekly; identify top sellers and

talk about opportunities

. Conduct ongoing Talent Analysis of Associates and establish career

progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention

of best people and turnover reduction

. Utilize review process as a tool for Associate talent development,

promotion and advancement

. Monitor and address performance issues on a timely basis

. Address Associate concerns in a reasonable and fair manner, consistent

with the values expected by the Company

. Lead team to support giving back to the local community helping create

stronger, healthier places to live and work

Rose Steel, Houston, Texas Jul

2004 - Jan 2010

Rose Steel Center is a wholesale industrial steel sales center. Annually

Rose Steel distributes over 100 million dollars in sales across the globe.

Sales Manager

. Provide accurate information to customers in a timely manner, including

order status, pricing, lead times and quality

. Handle customer questions and problems in direct personal contact or on

telephone with authority to settle minor complaints

. Act as a liaison between customer and various departments.

. Provide status reports to customers and / or sales managers.

. Enter and maintain reliable sales order information including request and

promise dates and customer information

. Build relationships with internal and external customers

Education

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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana - Pre Nursing 1993

College of the Mainland, Texas City, Texas - RN Nursing 2000

Charities/Philanthropy

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EnslavedNoMore - Owner

Helping Hands Freedom House - Houston, Texas

- Donor Chair

Hope House - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

- Support

Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation - Houston, Texas

- D cor Chair

- Supporter

Life Gift - Houston, Texas

- Member

Businesses

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Downhouse - Heights, Houston, Texas

Investor

D & T Drive Inn - Heights, Houston, Texas

Investor

References

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Available on request.

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