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Retail Business Manager
Experienced in Sales, Merchandising & Human Resources

Driven, experienced professional with passion for new challenges and driving change. Dynamic leader with strong background in retail operations, marketing, and client development. Confident in leading teams to consistently establish operational efficiency and provide retail support for product launches that promote strong sales results. 

CORE COMPETENCIES
Microsoft Office - Retail Pro - KWI Retail Operating System - Mac-Based Operating Systems Expertise-
Leadership - Verbal & Written Communication - Inventory Management - Operational Standards -
Talent Management - Brand Management - Store Launches - Marketing Strategies

GHURKA TRADING & DESIGN, New York, NY	Feb. 2012 – July 2015
General Manager
t	Managed operations of flagship store with annual sales of $1.25M for luxury leather goods retailer.
t	Increased sales and profitability 25% during store’s second year through client retention, of sales analysis, future forecasting, and inventory and expense management. 
t	Recruited and mentored six employees, primarily focusing on product knowledge, sales training, and monthly retail initiatives.
t	Collaborated with director of operations, identifying opportunities throughout brand re-launch, developing and executing retail objectives, and establishing retail policies and procedures.
t	Increased sales by 25% within 2-month period by establishing primary focus on customer relationships through clientele initiatives, including implementation of in-store partnership with Chase Palladium cardholders.
t	Planned and executed holiday shopping event resulting in sales of $20K in two-hour period, while creating brand awareness and contributing to aggressive 4th-quarter goal.
t	Managed logistics of e-commerce fulfillment from store location for omni channel retail initiative.
t	Partnered with website team to ensure timely delivery, efficient order tracking, and accurate inventory levels.
t	Created stock program to improve inventory control as result of corporate PR pulls, photo shoots, and gifting requests that required pulling product directly from store.

General Manager

COLE HAAN, New York, NY	Sept. 2010 – Feb. 2012
Assistant Store Manager
t	Partnered with store manager to ensure exceptional operational standards by demonstrating leadership with annual retail sales of $2 million, while creating a focus on fostering client relationships.
t	Conducted operational analysis, including monitoring weekly sell through reports of all departments to identify growth opportunities.
t	Reviewed product mix to identify deficiencies in allocation and replenishment.
t	Recruited and developed more than 15 employees, while managing store scheduling, payroll, and corporate payroll incentives.
t	Fulfilled retail marketing requests by coordinating on-site events, including new product launches, Fashion Night Out, and marketing initiatives with Maria Sharapova and Theophilus London.

Assistant Store Manger

TRAINING CAMP / GORILLA USA, New York, NY	April 2008 – Aug. 2010
Store Manager / Assistant Buyer
t	Managed four retail stores consecutively, specializing in launching new locations and improving efficiency of existing locations through staffing, merchandising, and inventory control.
t	Recruited and developed more than 25 employees through organizing product knowledge meetings, developing sales techniques, and creating incentive programs. 
t	Negotiated with vendors to increase profit margins, open new accounts, and maintain purchase orders of current and future buys.
t	Developed brand’s positioning by communicating with vendors to purchase merchandise based on selling reports and demographic profiles.
t	Assisted owner with development of footwear collections, while strategically designing Gorilla boutique to represent brand’s image.

Store Manger / Assistant Buyer

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Kevin Braun

Ghurka Trading and Design

Cole Haan

Training Camp / Gorrila USA

City College of New York CUNY