General Office Management/Reception

CAROL ANN LIEBMAN

**** ****** *****

Boca Raton, Florida 33433

H: 561-***-**** C: 561-***-**** ***************@***.***

SKILLS/STRENGTHS:

• Marketing and development of consumer products

• Executive level in both large and small retail and wholesale businesses

• Buyer gifts, home furnishings, and fashion products.

• In store display and merchandising

• Direct sales in retail and wholesale environments

• Front and Back office management and administration

• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Some QuickBooks, Internet

• Implement company policies to create efficient working environment

EXPERIENCE:

PINEAPPLE JOURNEY Owner Boca Raton, FL ~Founder and developer wholesale company built on custom art objects

~Created hand painted crystal and ornament collection

~Manage all day to day operations and budgeting

~Source and maintain relationships with venders

A GIFT WITHIN, INC Co-Owner/President Deerfield Bch, FL

~Boutique-Retail Gifts, Gift Baskets, Home Furnishings, Accessories

~Sourced major markets and maintained direct contact with manufacturers and venders

~Participated in advertising, catalog, and web site development

~Managed Gift Basket design and development

~Responsible for hiring and training new employees

~Assisted in company budgets and inventory control

ADVANCED POWER TECHNOLOGIES Director of Administration Pompano Bch, FL

~National Commercial $12 million Electrical and Signage Company

~Managed Staff of 60

~Created Operations Manual and company policies for each department

~Directed training and motivational seminars and participated in weekly executive meetings

~Developed and implemented “NightWatch” program

~Acted as liaison between Principle and Clients

C.A. LONDERS ASSOCIATES Import Agent/Consultant New York, NY

~Import Agency representing mass merchandisers, specialty store chains, and direct importers

~Sourced, developed, and merchandised world wide products and production facilities for major retailers and direct importers

~Created over $8 million volume first year

ATHERTON INDUSTRIES/SIZES UNLIMITED Merchandise Manager New York, NY ~Responsible for $75 million category volume for this 225 off price specialty chain

~Supervised 5 buyers

~Developed private label programs with Far East and European markets

~Sourced and developed relationships with venders for off price purchasing and marketing

STEWARTS FASHIONS VP/General Merchandise Manager Tulsa, OK

~Responsible for all buying, merchandising and advertising for 30 store regional specialty chain

~Expanded worldwide import program and established a profitable private label program

~Directed financial planning and budgeting for all departments and 6 buyers

~Revised chains advertising program and restructured company image

SIZE 5-7-9 SHOPS/Division of Edison Brothers Assistant Vice President St Louis, MO

~Participated in growth from 19 to over 300 stores

~Increased volume and markup in all categories of responsibility, including, Coats, Accessories, Swimwear, and Dresses.

~ Joined company in entry level position, exposed to all facets of merchandise planning, buying and distribution.

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Affiliations:

• Business Network International (BNI)

• Women for Excellence

• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

References: Available upon request.

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