Michele Allen

Buffalo State UniversityBusiness/ Fashion BS Bachelor Degree

Camillus, NY 13031

ad39d5@r.postjobfree.com

+1-315-***-****

I have years of retail experience. I was employed by The Limited through college for four years and was offered a store management position after graduation. I also worked for various retail companies including The Loft, BonWitt Teller, supervising the designer department. I interned in Buffalo at a boutique privately owned called store, Mable Danahe’s. A very exclusive high end boutique. . I worked with the buyers and the store owner attending buying conventions and was fortunate to learn how to operate a privately owned store by the owner Mrs. Peachy. My most recent position was Supervisor at Off Sakes5th. Fashion and retail is and always has been my great love and passion. There is a gap in my work experience when I raised four children and helped my x husband grow and develop a multi million dollar glass company.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Supervisor/Manager

Saks OFF 5TH - Syracuse, NY

April 2019 to October 2019

• Leader who can educate maintain and drive high results based high standards.

• Build morals and standards within your team, share successes and encourage open dialogue.

• Energetic professional supervisor who can easily adapt to changes and can be relied upon to consistently deliver exceptional results with no guidance.

• An out of the box thinker who shines in brain storming sessions and generates a variety of approachesto problem solving including creative and novel ideas.

• Confident professional, communicator.

• Drive business and service while maintaining and establishing client relationships, and complete operational tasks.

• Coach and train associates to insure high performance.

• Complete knowledge of POS register systems to adhere proper check out standards.

• Resolve customer and team issues while maintaining core levels of integrity, respect and trust.

• Maintain floor standards replenishment and presentation, general appearance and cleanliness.

• Train associates for new company procedure and technologies.

• Adhere to asset protection control compliance procedures and maintain knowledge of all health and safety protocol's and emergency procedures.

• Merchandise store windows and the entire store. Presentation and an eye for detail, artistic influence when constantly merchandising daily.

• Set goals with associates. daily, weekly and monthly.

• Maintain positive moral and upbeat vibrant attitude while leading your team.

• Positive management style based on rewards and recognition.

• Lead by example, always a team player while maintaining levels of high professional standards. Land Developer

Michele 2005 LLC - Camillus, NY

January 2005 to October 2007

Land Developer- Michele 2005 LLC

Purchase 37 aches of raw land with the intent to develop a sub division, consisting of 12 developed 1 & 1/2 ache lots. Worked with environmental engineers to test soil for appropriate building/ house structure. Attended town meeting monthly to try and pass my sub division. Worked with Andy Rams guard (builder, architect) to create, draw and design 12 lots, a road, sewer systems and landscaped preservation of trees and forest while creating an up scale housing development. Presented finished drawings and final completion of the development to the Town of Onondaga after 3 years of constant daily, monthly work with in my budget. Spent a couple hundred thousand during the developmental process of my personal money. Unfortunately my project was shut down by the DEC for insufficient water drainage reservoirs. Very difficult, a tremendous learning experience. The housing development was never approved to be to be finished by the town of Onondaga.

Manager /Center Director

Jenny Craig - Camillus, NY

January 1992 to March 1995

Managed a Jenny Craig weight loss center. I started as a program director and was promoted to a center director within nine months. I managed all facets of the business. Trained developed a supporting staff of ten employes. Opened up a new store in Camillus. Met monthly sales goals, created an exceptional team of sales and weight loss consultants for a few years. I resigned the day I had my first child. Supervisor Sales Designer Dept

BonWitt Teller - Syracuse, NY

First job out of college. Merchandised and sold high end couture designer apparel. Responsible for daily and weekly goals. Customer service was a critical component to be successful at this store. Professional attire and demeanor at all times. Brands sold Gucci, Prada, Escada, Versache, Valentino, Randy Kemper to make a few.

Education

Bachelor's degree in BS Business/Fashion/ Science OTA State University of New York at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY August 1988 to May 1991

2 years transferred to Buffalo State College in Occupational Therapy/Science Maria Regina College - Syracuse, NY

August 1986 to May 1988

Skills

• Program development

• Fundraising

• Merchandising (10+ years)

• Applied behavior analysis

• Store Management Experience

• Restaurant experience

• Cash handling

• Leadership

• Procurement

• Inside sales

• Marketing

• Front desk

• Negotiation

• Team management

• Supervising experience

• Presentation skills

• Sales management

• Hospitality

• Sales

• Training & development

• Succession planning

• Guest services

• POS

• Retail sales

• Upselling

• Territory management

• Cash register

• Bartending

• Customer service

• Human resources

• Store management

• Product demos

• Property management

• Hotel experience

• Leadership

• Driving

• Inventory control

• Communication skills

• Management

• Retail management

• Serving

• Computer skills

• Microsoft Office

• Organizational skills

• Pricing

• Fair Housing regulations

• Events management

• Shift management

• Guest relations

• Event planning

• Time management

• Jewelry sales

Languages

• English - Fluent

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