Sarah Hudak

• Analyze KPIs and customer trend data across two store locations, transforming sales and customer interaction data into actionable insights that evaluate category performance, identify assortment gaps, and drive business growth. • Manage the full merchandise lifecycle, including receiving shipments, entering data, auditing stock, managing invoices, and ensuring accuracy and optimal inventory levels to drive seamless procurement operations and business results, consistently maintaining a 90% capture rate and 60% conversion rate. • Conduct competitive shopping and market analysis to evaluate pricing, assortment, and promotional opportunities, supporting strategic buying recommendations. • Interview, onboard, and train new hires across both locations, helping develop a knowledgeable team aligned with upholding the brand’s values, customer service, and product presentation standards.

Collaborated cross-functionally with store managers to execute product placement, floor sets, window displays, and mannequin updates aligned with the brand’s aesthetics, current trends, and weekly rollouts of new products. Analyzed sales and inventory reports to optimize product positioning, enhance visibility of high-performing styles, and support inventory sell-through goals.

Achieved and exceeded weekly sales goals of $20,000 by delivering personalized customer service and tailoring product recommendations to customer preferences and current trends. Maintained visual merchandising standards, maximized stock levels, executed floor set changes, and collaborated with management to execute promotions and provide customer insight.

Assisted the store manager in implementing and planning strategy, as well as ensuring objectives were met by all employees. Motivated and led the team to meet the daily sales goal. Developed strategies to increase sales and prepared online and in-store orders. Connected with the customers to create an exceptional shopping experience. Was responsible for opening and closing the store and supervised register closing. Maximized profitability and met sales targets.