WORK EXPERIENCE

Uniqlo, Manhattan, New York / Osaka, Japan

Store Manager, February 2011 – Present

·         Recruit and hired 800 + new associates for three Uniqlo locations

·         Implemented Uniqlo/Japanese cultural teachings to ensure proper training of 1000 + associates

·         Plan for the future development and running of the business by 10 years, 5 year, 1 year and day to day forecasts

·         Carry out all associate tasks in order to train.  Teach by doing.  

·         Record results and variances in plan to achieve greater efficiency in future planning. 

·         Manager stock vs. store levels and achieve sell though goals by date and volume goals. 

·         Run a highly efficient, low-cost staff to insure the highest profits possible

 

Nordstrom, San Francisco, CA / Thousand Oaks, CA / Glendale, CA

Department Manager, August 2007 – February 2011

·         Achieve volume goals by utilizing industry expertise and strong organizational skills to develop and implement a solid business plan

·         Assess department priorities, delegating time, personnel and material resources as needed

·         Balance multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating with buyers, vendors, team members and store manager to meet or exceed department objectives

·         Identify, recruit and hire top sales talent

·         Employ a personally-developed one-on-one system to develop team members into self-sufficient leaders by bolstering their strengths through constructive feedback and following up with reports on their progress

·         Merchandise apparel to maximize sales

·         Ensure salespeople are delivering outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example

·         Maintain accurate inventory management practices and achieve shrinkage goals (LY 4%shrinkage vs. TY 2.4%shrinkage)

 

Nordstrom, San Francisco, CA                                                                                                     

Intern, June 2007 – August 2007                

·         Visual Merchandising

·         Assistant Manager in Intern Capacity

·         Developed ongoing relationships with buyers

·         Creative Lead for “Fall Into Fashion Runway 2007”

 

ShopCremeDeLaCreme.com Vintage Clothing, San Francisco, CA/Thousand Oaks, CA/Glendale, CA

Owner / Manager, January 2005 – February 2006

·         Sourced Clothing

·         Managed store accounts

·         Inventory management

·         Marketing/Promotion via Myspace, Facebook, and San Francisco Fashion Week web site

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