RETAIL MANAGEMENT
S PECALIST
CONTACT
P O Box * 2 3 7 3
M i l w a u k e e, W I . 5 3 2 1 2
B e r r y a n d r e a 7 0 6@g mail.c om
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SKILLS
S k i l l e d B u y e r
M e r c h a n d i s e M a n a g e r
S t r a t e g i c M a r k e t e r
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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C o m p a n y L o y a l t y
F i r s t B u y e r A n d
M e r c h a n d i s e M a n a g e r f o r
J a c k L . M a r c u s I n c .
S y s t ems C o o r d i n a t o r f o r
F l a g s h i p S t o r e s
V i s i o n a r y f o r o p e n i n g
J a c k L . M a r c u s
F u r n i t u r e C l e a r a n c e C e n t e r
B e g a n f i r s t c ommunity w i d e
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J a c k L . M a r c u s S t o r e s
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P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E
A skilled retail manager with over 30+ years of retail experience. Widely known for cutting to the core to identify organic business growth opportunities, enhance operations and improve profitability. A proven leader with a practical approach to retail management. Excellent merchandising skills that consistently connect customers to the brands they love.
MERCHANDISE MANAGER
Ensured the proper processing and display of merchandise and visual presentations
Customized merchandise presentation to meet client needs
Ensured availability of merchandise
Shared product knowledge and services with staff and enthusiastically modeled selling behaviors
Delivered an exceptional customer experience by creating and maintaining an elevated in-store environment
Acted with integrity and trust in promoting the customers shopping needs BUYER
Maintained market awareness of industry trends taking into account sales history, fashion trends, and seasonality
Responsible for selecting and buying furniture, lighting, rugs, decorative accessories, housewares, shoes, clothing and kids uniforms
Capitalized on closeouts, off-priced, and discontinued offerings
Collaborated with management team to drive sales
Managed inventory to help achieve financial goals
Handled information coordination and product purchasing STORE MANAGER
Responsible for all store operations
Managed sales managers and sales associates
Analyzed customer data to promote product marketing
Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios
Responsible for oversight of annual multi-million dollar budget
Identified gaps in brand consistency and service delivery across all stores ANDREA BERRY
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
S PECIALIST
CONTACT
P O Box 1 2 3 7 3
M i l w a u k e e, W I . 5 3 2 1 2
B e r r y a n d r e a 7 0 6@g mail.c om
4 1 4 - 3 0 5 - 2 7 6 3
AB
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
ANDREA BERRY
RETAIL AUDITOR
Verified the accuracy of company records
Responsible for accuracy of invoice concerns, store organization and price adjustments
Conducted visual checklist detailing store conditions, maintenance issues, safety concerns, marketing promotions and loss prevention awareness
Suggested new approaches that could impact quality and/or quantity of job performance and organizational effectiveness
Fostered a culture of accountability and integrity SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
Upheld departmental standards of quality
Ensured staff compliance with company policies and procedures
Organized merchandise in order to maximize stock space
Assisted in merchandise presentation, restocking and shop recovery
Daily operations and supervision of employees