Melinda Smith
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Objective
Energetic, detail oriented Retail Sales Professional with over twelve years in the retail sales industry is seeking a position that will utilize a full range of sales; from opening negotiations to closing. Demonstrated ability to achieve signifigant sales results and meet marketing objectives by developing strategies, setting goals, and motivating teams to succeed. Proven track record as a team player who uses sound business judgement to solve problems.
Work Experience
Head Cashier (03/10/2009 – 12/19/2009)
Last Employer: Lowe's
Contact Person: Lisa Smith
Responsibilities: Operate register, returns and exchanges, discounts, overrides, provide cashiers with change, monitor cashier breaks.
Accomplishments: Became Head Cashier in 3 months; Customer Service Award
Owner/Operator (03/01/1996 – 12/19/2008)
Last Employer: Tender Care Day Care
Responsibilities: Owner and operator for a successful day care center overseeing the development, instruction, and education of small children before they enter the main stream school system. Bookkeeping functions include cash management, financial records, state recording and federal income taxes.
Store Manager (09/01/1994 – 03/01/1996)
Last Employer: American Eagle Outfitters
Responsibilities: Store Manager supervising seventeen sales associates and two assistant managers for a retail store with a yearly projection of over one million dollars. Hire, train, schedule personnel while overseeing inventory control by maintaining requisition records, receiving shipments, tracking overages/shortages by interfacing with vendors, verified and logged store shipments.
Accomplishments: Store consistently met projections every month.
Store Manager (03/01/1993 – 09/01/1994)
Last Employer: Rave
Responsibilities: Store Manager overseeing two assistant managers and from five to fifteen sales associates for a high fashion Junior shop. Consistently promoted higher volume stores in national chain while implementing recruiting, interviewing, performance evaluations, motivation and discipline for sales associates. Supervised cash flow, register transactions, banking procedures, reports to management, I-9 forms, payroll processing, time sheets scheduling and assurance that payroll hours conform to budget.
Education
Establishment: St. Leo College
Education Period: 06/03/1985 - 11/30/-1
Average Grade: 3.6 GPA
Details: General Education Courses
Establishment: Pasco Comprehensive High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Average Grade: 3.8 GPA
Skills
Strong skills in training of personnel regarding brands, floor displays, Customer service, sales techniques, and company policies. Excellent problem identification and trouble-shooting skills with quick and proper resolutions. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.