SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
MAISIE ZARDIES
North Stonington, CT 06359 C: 401-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Reliable and accountable Manager with over 19 yrs experience demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Quick and effective at decision-making and learning skills while maintaining excellent customer service throughout sales experience. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments. Merchandising
Friendly and outgoing
Quality assurance
Reporting familiarity
Multi unit management
Team leadership
Auditing
People development
Loss prevention
Store operations
Excellent customer service skills
Communications
Problem solving strength
Highly motivated
Schedule management
Sound judgment
Policy/program development
Recruiting and Hiring
Supervision and training
09/2000 to Current Retail Store Manager
GH Bass & Co Mashantucket, CT
Carried KPI top performing store in company for 5 years Promoted to higher volume location
Trained and developed 6 managers within district
Over saw district in supervisor absence
Opened new store locations
Assisted in preparation for corporate visits
Oversaw daily functions, including inventory management, display merchandising and purchasing operations.
Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly, and monthly floor plan changes.
Developed team members into supervisors and department managers to promote family-based and performance-oriented culture. Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
Mentored employees and instructed on management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
Created weekly schedules for employees.
Directed and supervised staff performance.
Interviewed and hired team members which demonstrated dedication and added value to team.
Established membership loyalty implementing rewards program to drive EDUCATION AND TRAINING
client retention.
Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
06/1995 Certificate: Business Management
Ocean State Business Institute Narragansett, RI