MICHELLE FRYE

**** ******* ** • Evansville, IN **725 • 812-***-**** • Cell: 317-***-**** • yz6dtp@r.postjobfree.com

RETAIL BUSINESS OWNER/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Accomplished, results-oriented retail business owner with more than 10 years’ experience in store ownership, management and buying. The business consisted of home décor products, bridal rentals, and interior decorating. Achieved measurable improvements in sales, customer service, and profitability through paying attention to details and listening to my customers. Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Core competencies include:

• Events Coordinator

• Kids Program Developer

• Sales / Market Growth

• Strategic Business Planning • Buyer

• Product Selection/Product Launch

• Profit and Loss Management

• Customer Service / Product Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Evansville Country Club, 2008-Present

Private, member- owned Club nestled in the heart of the city, providing a park like setting in the center of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the state of Indiana since 1900. Current membership is around 700 members who hold various classes of membership. Athletic facilities include one championship 18 hole golf course, four tennis courts and a state-of-the-art family aquatic center.

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Worked directly with the board of directors and committee heads to develop numerous new activities and events while still maintaining the clubs current list of events. Recruited younger members through my new activities and by staying in constant contact with the membership.

Selected accomplishments:

• Planned and organized all club events while I stayed under my $40,000 yearly budget. I brought numerous activities to the ECC which consisted of: dive-in dinner/movie nights, a wacky kids camp, our annual Halloween Fall Festival and camping on the greens, just to mention a few.

• Managed all aspects of the ECC’s monthly newsletter which usually was 10-12 pages. I also maintained the ECC’s website. My responsibilities included, facilitating the yearly activity calendar which consisted of golf, swim, tennis and social events.

• Decorated the 40,000 sq ft Club House for every holiday and event. I kept the ECC looking fresh and fashion forward by buying new decorations to stay current. Prior to me working at the ECC, the Club use to hire out for all of their decorating.

Simply Romantic, 1995 – 2006

Owner of a gift boutique which focused on home décor products, bridal rentals and interior design.

RETAIL EXECUTIVE (CLEVELAND, OH), 2000 – 2006

Maintained constant contact with my customers and vendors to maximize store profitability and performance and to plan strategy for upcoming seasons and promotions. Designed all floral arrangements and wedding

rentals for all potential bridal parties. Delivered and setup all bridal rentals and purchases at the church and reception area.

Selected accomplishments:

• Targeted and successfully penetrated bridal market through bridal shows and product knowledge.

• Annual sales had a continued growth through each bridal season.

• Product selection continued to expand through visiting the different vendors at various merchandise marts such as the New York and Atlanta to name a couple.

STORE OWNER (DALE, IN), 1995 – 1999

Designed bridal rentals and arrangements to fit the bridal party’s needs and wishes. Coordinated with vendors to introduce new products and directed merchandising and promotional efforts to support product launches. Tracked and analyzed department sales and profit performance, inventory, customer service, as well as top-performing items.

Selected accomplishments:

• Opened a successful business by the age of twenty- five.

• Continued to grow revenue thru Christmas open houses, bridal shows, and advertising.

• Introduces new product lines such as, Boyd’s bears, Olio candles, and Cottage collectibles.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Management

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY – Terre Haute, Indiana

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