I am result-driven senior retail stores manager with a successful background in the achievement
of profitable business growth through the creation and execution of successful sales
strategies and marketing. Experienced in working with leading brands at competitive retail shops. Focused on exceeding expectation of customer service delivery, ensuring sales targets and optimum brand impact. Possesses negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. I enjoy
being part of as well as managing, motivating and training a successful and productive team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Manager - Princess Cruises
Harding Brothers Retail
San Francisco
05.2021 - Current
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Staged merchandise and stocked sales floor to stimulate impulse sales.
Managed visual merchandising, maintaining standards and elevating customer experience.
Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly and monthly floor plan changes.
Oversaw retail operations to ensure all stations were operating efficiently and maintaining customer service standards.
Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
Coached, managed and developed teams to provide exceptional service and achieve sales goals.
Boutique Manager - Viking Cruises
Harding Brothers Retail
Bristol
05.2021 - Current
Cultivated loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service.
Trained staff to have extensive product knowledge and upselling skills.
Safeguarded customers and employees by offering clean and safe store environment.
Spoiled customers by offering refreshments, providing attentive service and anticipating needs.
Devised pricing strategies based on company policies and promotional considerations.
Created consistency for brand by complying with company guidelines.
Supervised staff and coached team members in expectations for serving customers in luxury branded store.
LUX Boutiques Manager, Retail Store Assistant Manager
starboard Holding, CRUISES SERVISES
01.2014 - 12.2019
On board Celebrity cruises – Holland America
Meeting preparation ( sale associate roles & responsabilities / Targets / Daily events execution and voyage planner)
Maintain the Visual Compliance
Maintian the cleanance & Hotel standards
Customs Counts, update CC For all departments needed
Partner with other team management
Sale Associate Coaching, on the spot , constructive feedback and recognintion
Communicate all trainings or emails to FJ & FW team
Ensure stock levels in shops, partner with GSM & DM & LP, for perpetual accuracy.( Identify missing sku's)
Daily execution of teaser windows according to the voyage planner
Fine Jewelry & Fine Watches perpetual updates and counts every cruise
Preparing Hosts for seminars and unveilings
Responsible for the overall execution of the fine jewelry & fine watches & trunk show and other events in the shops
Follow up on marketing execution, partner with brand Business Manager & Hotel Directo, and printer
( Handouts, Flyers, Vouchers…)
Technical request for all events, HVG and VIP events ( Red Carpet, Silent Auction), preparation and participation
(PULLMANTUR CRUISES) - Holland America Line
Trains store staff by reviewing and revising orientation to products and sales training materials; delivering training sessions; reviewing staff job results and& learning needs with retail store manager; developing and implementing new product training
Evaluates competition by visiting competing stores; gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise
Purchases inventory by researching emerging products; anticipating buyer interest; negotiating volume price breaks; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor
Promotes sales by demonstrating merchandise and products to customers
Helps customers by providing information; answering questions; obtaining merchandise requested; completing payment transactions; preparing merchandise for delivery.
Shop seller
Pullmantur Cruises /Croisières De
01.2014 - 01.2015
Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
Organized store shelves to keep merchandise organized and easy to locate.
Maintained accurate records of sales and inventory levels.
Assisted in the development of promotional materials for displays.