Sales Manager

ASHLEY

E.

HUMBERT

************@*****.*** § 970-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

§ Self-starter with sales and promotions experience as well as excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

§ Strong customer services skills and experience working in fast paced environments, both independently and in cooperation with others

§ Ability to develop and deliver short & long term marketing/retailing plans by analyzing market and consumer trends

§ Knowledgeable in merchandise promotion and creative product placement utilizing various media forms

§ Understand current practices related to acquisition, negotiation, distribution, and sale of merchandise

§ Played a major role in coordinating the senior fashion show including casting of models, garment selection, and runway line up EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Apparel and Merchandising

Minor in Business Administration

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Relevant Coursework:

§ Merchandising Promotion

§ Sales/Merchandising Processes

§ Marketing

§ Apparel Design Show Production

§ Fashion Industries

§ Computer Information Systems

§ Global & Textile Economics

§ Advanced Textile Analysis

§ Accounting

§ Finance

§ Entrepreneurship

§ Business Calculus

Chair of Garment Committee - Apparel Design Show Production Class; National Society of Leadership and Success; Fashion Group International Student Chapter

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Fashionphile, Carlsbad, CA 2014-Present

Buyer

§ Purchase designer handbags & accessories online as well as in the showroom from a variety of suppliers worldwide

§ Determine value of products based on analysis of previous sales, current fashion trends and market research

§ Review and approve online quotes and final product listings done by other Fashionphile buyers before items are active on the website

§ Responsible for training newly hired employees and teaching the logistics of appraisal and buying strategies

§ Authenticate luxury designer items while creating brand and authenticity guides Steve Madden Independent Stores, Denver, CO 2013-2014 Store Manager

§ Coached and instructed team to drive sales performance to meet weekly goals

§ Accountable for all aspects of recruiting, hiring, scheduling and development of the retail team

§ Assessed business performance in order to create action plans to improve sales results for the store

§ Planned both promotional and private events to increase customer relationships while building brand awareness Northern Colorado Eagles, Loveland, CO 2012-2013

Marketing/Promotions Representative

§ Organized events at all regular seasonal/playoff home games and helped plan marketing campaigns in Northern Colorado

§ Involved in promotional and corporate events, including running camps for young women on the Junior Eagles Dance Team The Buckle, Loveland, CO 2011-2012

Sales and Management Intern

§ Gained an understanding of a full sales presentation and the merchandising process

§ Proposed and prepared new ideas/material for the team, while acting as a lead on the sales floor

§ Managed a product department, set sales goals, educated team members and tracked results

§ Directed and coordinated visuals throughout the store, such as signage, window and merchandise displays OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Restaurants of America, Loveland, CO 2011-2013

Bartender, Server, Promotions

§ Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with each guest in order to maximize sales of food/beverage/merchandise

§ Utilized strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work effectively in fast paced environment

§ Assisted in various promotional events in order to expand the company name throughout the community ADDITIONAL SKILLS

§ MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

§ Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn

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