Denise Olsen: in Northbrook, IL

Served as liaison between staff and area manager to direct the management of daily operations of two locations, including employee management, sales, inventory control, scheduling, and work flow, hiring, and work performance reviews, customer relationship development, training, and attainment of sales goals.

Assisted buyer of baby hardlines in buying process, including product selection and planning, marketing of lines, vendor negotiation, merchandise placement in stores, and promotion planning.

Managed 12 sales teams including the responsibility for strategic marketing directions, sales, and new business, hiring and performance reviews, client relationship management, key accounts, and trade shows.

Managed and coordinated merchandising and buying activities, including vendor management, contract negotiation, oversight of five catalogues, and management of the merchandising staff.