erin idone

executive assistant store manager

Country

united states

City

lake hiawatha

Industry

retail

Skill

interior design, team building, visual merchandising, merchandise, sales strategy, market, overseeing, import, location, sales, manages, customer oriented, new store openings, advancement, mentoring, store management, merchandising, franchising, driving, executive positions, instruct, corporate training, construction, p&l management, temporary placement, executive administrative assistance, point of sale, travel, cash handling, management, design, coaching, inventory management, security, hiring, powerpoint, human resources, execution, seasonal, trees, detail oriented, photoshop, customer satisfaction, business services, relationship management, trade unions, commitment to customer service, map, strategy, loss prevention, supervision, microsoft excel, shrink, bank deposits, training, supervisory, customer service, staff training, fast track, business management, scheduling, results driven, payroll, merchandise planning, .net, promotional, jersey, store operations, c, retail, schedules, trade show graphics, safety, operations, workshops, microsoft access, lake homes, floor plans, project planning, distribution center operations, halloween, hr management, hr policies, tear, corporate office, inventory control, computer proficiency, responsibility, salt, art, product knowledge, store remodeling, efficient, illustrator, credentials, employee of the month, shrink reduction, margin improvement, spotlight, microsoft word, art history, budgets, connecticut, mergers and acquisitions, recruiting, selling

Experience

store manager

the bombay company

2005-5 - 2006-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

assistant store manager

hardlines inc.

2004-8 - 2005-5 · 10 mos

Managed all hard line departments (10-15 areas) of store to assure department coordinators and staff is meeting expectations in terms of merchandise presentation, and portraying a positive, helpful attitude to customers. Utilize visual merchandising and presentation skills to creatively present merchandise to maximize sales and push merchandise out rapidly to sales floor. Execute in daily operations of store, weekly schedule, payroll, and managing stores shrink levels. SELECTED ACHIEVMENTS Worked closely with senior management in the grand opening of Woodbridge location 20+ million dollar store. Work with the corporate visual team in the merchandising setup of 4 different new store locations, all merchandising done without plan-o-grams. Earned formal recognitions for contributions to both the district and organization in new store setup.

senior assistant store manager

pier 1 imports

2002-10 - 2004-8 · 1 yr 11 mos

Responsible for supervising 4 assistant managers, supervisors, and 20+ employees. In charge of four main areas: visual merchandising, human resources, inventory control, and driving sales. Responsible for quarterly design and implementation for seasonal floor plans, monthly sales agendas, and promotional sales plans to achieve the corporate sales objectives. Creates and maintains weekly schedule, payroll, and productivity within the store's annual budget of $2.4 million to appropriately meet customer traffic and business. Direct all workshops for new store merchandise, sales techniques, and customer service skills training & product knowledge. Direct store personal in executing display setups and proper merchandising techniques. Effectively uses visual presentation and merchandising techniques to drive sales and to create an ultimate shopping experience for customers.