Angela Lowe

E-Mail h7dp88@r.postjobfree.com

**** ***** **. ***: 812-***-****

Newburgh, IN 47630 Cell: 812-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my organizational and professional skills with the public to its fullest potential.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Responsible for all aspects of buying, merchandising and managing gift shop with a annual revenue of 1 million dollars per year.

* Generated a 25 % increase in gift sales in two years.

* Hired, trained and supervised eight employees.

* Maintained a high level of communication with own staff members and upper management to ensure company objectives were met.

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EXPERIENCE

Linens n Things 3/2005 to 12/08

Merchandise Manager:

*Maximizing sales and profitability through expense control, human resources management, markdowns, operational costs and shrinkage.

*Successfully communicating with all levels of management.

*Utilizing merchandising, operational and guest service skills to effectively improve bottom line.

*Responsible for opening and closing of store .

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GANZ, Chickowaga, NY 8/2004 to 2/2005

Account Executive

* Responsible for successfully selling a wide range of gift items and women's accessories to higher end gift shops and women's boutiques.

* Ranked #2 sales representative in region for December 2004.

* Prepared daily sales activity reports and responsible for reporting any damaged merchandise or shortages.

* Averaged opening at least 2 accounts per week while still calling on existing accounts.

* Averaged weekly sales from 10,000 dollars per week to 15,000 per week.

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Woodstock Landscaping, Newburgh, IN 6/1999 to 8/2004

Store Manager

*Interviewed and hired, trained staff. Responsible for all aspects of operating Retail store.

*Analysis: Monitored inventory stock levels, selling, and merchandise trends to make purchasing decisions and optimize business profits.

*Budgeting: Analyzed monthly department spending as related to targeted budgets.

*Communications: Excellent selling techniques and ability to communicate with people as well as outstanding writing skills.

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Liz Claiborne, New York, NY 6/1999 to 2/1994

Merchandiser

*Responsible for working closely with department managers in designing and implementing a merchandising plan for their store.

*Worked with buyers in analyzing market trends and demands.

*Responsible for checking and crediting any damaged merchandise and fixtures.

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EDUCATION

University of Evansville, 1987, Evansville, IN

Bachelors in Marketing

G.P.A. 3.2

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