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| Desired Industry: Management |
SpiderID: 6628 |
| Desired Job Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee |
Date Posted: 4/17/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 08/01/2007 |
| Desired Wage: 45000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
To secure a position in management or sales and make an
impact on revenue/profit growth by applying strengths and
experience in areas including operations management, staff
training and motivation, business development, strategic
planning, problem solving, and customer service.
Experience:
J.C. PENNEY, Chattanooga, TN, July 2006 - Present
Sales Manager
Oversee all aspects of daily operations for the Men's and
Children's divisions with approximately $8.1 million in
annual sales. Achieved 103.5% of sales goal for Children's
division through June 2007.
* Recruit, interview, hire, schedule, and supervise up to
40 sales associates and monitor scheduling to control labor
expenses.
* Conduct floor training for new associates on cash
register, cash handling, customer service, sales, and
operational procedures.
* Develop and conduct appraisals for direct reports and
provide on-going training/motivation.
* Accountable for the division's merchandising to ensure
compliance with plan-o-grams.
* Lead floor set activities, including replenishment,
restocking, pricing, and visual displays.
* Support promotional programs through event planning and
execution and support other sales building programs,
including catalog referral, gift card, and credit card.
* Implement shrinkage control programs and maintain low
shrink rates.
* Provide top levels of customer service; approve
returns, adjustments, refunds, and exchanges.
* Continuously evaluate department performance and
analyze benchmarking evaluations to identify/correct areas
needing improvement.
BELK DEPARTMENT STORE, Maryville, TN, 2002 - 2003; 2004 -
2006
Sales Associate
* Rotated through different departments and contribute to
revenue increases by assisting customers with merchandise
purchases, suggesting additional items to maximize each
sale, assisting with store promotions, and maintaining
appearance of the merchandise and displays.
* Handled additional responsibilities for training
associates, merchandising, inventory control, cash
management, and opening/closing the store.
Additional Experience:
Campaign Staff, Senator William Clabough's Office,
Maryville, TN, Summer 2004
Cashier, University of Tennessee Bookstore, Knoxville, TN,
2003 - 2004
Education:
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN
B.A., Political Science; Minor: Psychology (08/05)
Worked throughout college (up to 25 hours/week) to help
finance education.
Maintained University of Tennessee Trustee's Academic
Scholarship for four years.
Skills:
Established a solid record of sales and operations
management achievements throughout my career in the retail
industry. Success is evident through accomplishments that
include evaluating and improving operations; building and
training a productive team of associates; and continuously
exceeding goals. Proven ability to build customer
relationships, secure loyalty, and exceed expectations.
Excellent communicator who can positively represent a
company, make presentations, and sell the benefits of a
product or service. Specific areas of expertise include:
* new business development
* exceeding sales quotas
* merchandising
* sales & business planning
* inventory management
* shrinkage control
* employee training/motivation
* sales/marketing strategies
* event planning
Additional Information:
LAUREN GUIGOU
627 Pembrook Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(865) 254-0514
lguigou@myway.com
Dear Hiring Professional:
With a proven record of experience for managing operations
and implementing sales efforts that generate revenue/profit
growth, I offer the qualifications and strengths that make
me a strong match for a position with your company.
Enclosed is a resume that highlights my professional
achievements and experience.
The following highlights a few of my strengths and
achievements:
* Oversee all aspects of daily operations for the Men's
and Children's divisions with approximately $8.1 million in
annual sales.
* Achieved 103.5% of sales goal for Children's division
through June 2007.
* Continuously evaluate department performance and
analyze benchmarking evaluations to identify/correct areas
needing improvement.
My proven background and range of experience gives me the
confidence to make a strong contribution to your
organization. I would be pleased to meet with you for an
interview to further demonstrate my qualifications, answer
any questions that you may have, and determine how our
association can be of mutual benefit.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lauren Guigou
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Lauren Guigou |
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| Street: |
Phone: 865-254-0514 |
| City: Chattanooga |
Fax: - |
| State: Tennessee |
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| Zip: 37421 |
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