Manager Sales
Resume:
Laura Sharp-Edge
Chicago, IL
adcski@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/laura-sharp-edge
Highly motivated leader who adapts well under pressure with 12+years in multi-unit & managing up to 200 employees. Strengthening teams through training & developing, solving problems & decision making. Strong record of identifying improvement in boosting sales, decreasing expenses, & reducing shrink. Consistently compliant by staying organized & planning effectively. Recognized for attracting talent, building relationships, & maintaining candidates.
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design & Technology, Chicago IL
Bachelors of Arts 2003
Western Illinois University, Macomb IL
Fashion Merchandising
EXPERIENCE
District Manager / Hot Topic, Chicago IL July 2012-Present
Administer 14 stores with an annual volume of $15+ million. Monitor & control sales plans, comp sales, payroll, expenses, operations, & visuals within each store.
Achieve sales through analyzing reports to maximize productivity in Key Performance Indicators; average dollar transaction, units per transaction, conversion, loyalty, credit cards, & Omni channel.
Deliver performance management results quarterly & annually with individual developmental plans.
Communicate with buyers & P&A on store department needs to better drive sales opportunity.
Consistently met shrink goals &/or reduced since 2012, through customer service expectations, knowledge, awareness, & behaviors.
Assess & develop store staff to ensure optimum opportunity with effective training & development.
Proactively determine district manpower needs by identifying talent, effectively recruiting, & network thru building & maintaining relationships.
Led store expansions & remodels at Hot Topic & Box Lunch stores.
District Manager / DM Trainer / Claire’s Accessories, Chicago IL January 2008-July2012
Led a district of 13 stores with annual volume of $7+ million.
Provided strong leadership to maximize sales, deliver positive customer experience, & maximize costs.
Developed team effectively by building & coaching strong teams of Store Managers.
Provided motivation, direction, & coaching with successful compliance.
Performed, planned, & coordinated new store openings. Worked on HQ merchandising committees.
General Manager / Claire’s Accessories, Chicago IL / November 2005-January 2008
Shop Manager / BCBG Max Azria, Chicago IL / February 2004-November 2005
Assistant Manager / Olsen Europe @ Marshall Field’s, Skokie IL / September 2003-February 2004
Internship Management & Inventory Control / Chanel Boutique, Chicago IL / 2003
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