kristen contreras

* Promoted within a four-month timeframe after superior performance and exceeding company goals * Hold associates accountable to meeting objectives, compliance, and goals through continual awareness of progress and follow up * Ensure payroll controls are being implemented to support controlling costs while maximizing business including effective scheduling * Responsible for the continued development of the associate's skills and talents to elevate their success * Ongoing hiring of my team to meet the needs of the store * Ensure all selling standards and expectations are being met through sales leadership

* Able to drive profits through Customer Service and Marketing * Worked closely with buyers to ensure the store's merchandise was geared towards customer expectations * Ability to maintain close relationships with customers through follow up * Ensure all training is accomplished and maximized through smart planning and following the company directives

* Shadowed Account Managers * Recorded feedback from Press Day attendees * Merchandised my assigned brand according to showroom layout * Unpacked and organized collections that were being viewed

* Assisted the Department Manager in maximizing merchandise presentation to increase volume potential * Ability to work well within a team * Communicated the fashion trends report to all other associates in my department * Partner with the Department Manager to ensure that employees have a high level of product knowledge and set an example of intuitively sharing information with customers

* Provided input on current sales trends and product needs * Be passionate about remaining competitive, ensuring that the customer receives the finest in service, selection, fit, quality and value * Ensure successful execution of each event and promotion * Maintain top selling items in the best location on the floor * Achieve productivity expectations with a daily sales goal

* Attended the trade show MAGIC and marketed products to potential buyers * Assisted with giveaways and finding companies to partner with * Controlled social media content * Created relationships with influencers to ensure brand support