Diann ames-powell
Grand Rapids, Mi. 49504
Email: *******@*********.***
OBJECTIVE: To return full time to my retail career utilizing all of the experience I have accumulated
QUALIFICATIONS
My experience and qualifications in the retail management field span twenty plus years in a variety of interesting and quality driven outlets. I believe my experience encompasses all aspects of the retail landscape and gives me a complete picture of what its needed to be successful in this industry.
EDUCATION
1987 Western Michigan University
BS Communication Arts & Sciences
EMPLOYMENT
3/06- Clerical, Graham Powell Properties
Maintained records, paid invoices and performed general office work as needed.
8/05-3/06 Store Manager, Things Remembered, Grandville , Mi. Responsibilities included sales generation, merchandising, staffing and training, scheduling, operations and engraving.
11/98-3/05 Assistant Manager, Gap, Woodland Mall, Kentwood, Mi.
Responsibilities included oversight of Gap Baby sub brand including sales, visuals, and marketing. Also responsible for human resources for entire Gap location which included hiring, training, scheduling, and ongoing staff development.
6/98-10/98 Store Manager, Learningsmith, Woodland Mall, Kentwood, Mi.
Responsibilities included set up of new store. Also included staffing, training, scheduling, sales generation and all store operations.
9/97-5/98 Assistant Manager, Cost Plus World Market, Kentwood, Mi. Responsibilities included set up of new store including marketing to generate new store awareness and sales. Also responsible for beverage and specialty foods department including purchasing.
4/91-8/97 Store Manager, Natural Wonders, Woodland Mall, Kentwood, Mi. Responsible for new store set up, responsible for all store operations , sales, scheduling, staff development. Promoted to regional training store manager. Also on set up team for all new stores in eastern U.S, region. REFERENCES Available upon request