Carrie Klug

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Downers Grove, IL 60515

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cklug02 AT aol DOT com

Objective

A retail industry expert, with ten years experience looking to apply knowledge and organizational skills into a merchandising role.

Skills

Strong background in visual merchandising and visual standards
Effectively communicate professionally and consistently with a staff of 70
Mentor and train internal candidates
Implement business strategies to achieve maximum sales goals
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Uphold high level of ethical standards to ensure company vision and goals


Experience

Coach, 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd. Suite 705, Associate Manager, May 2007 to present
Partner with General Manager to maximize productivity and profitability through aiding in teambuilding, goal setting, efficient and productive feedback. Main department of responsibility for two years store visual merchandising/product assortment. Able to redirect and impact sales through store merchandising, organization, and implementing store directives. Strategic planning skills- seeks anticipation for solutions to overcome obstacles and seeks team understanding to ensure completion and results. In a leadership role approaches challenges in a direct and timely manner and is able to motivate and empower team members through performance feedback Sales Performance -attained financial goals and growth of 40 percent

Full Time Care-Taker, , 2006-2007

Bath & Body Works, Wheaton Town Square, Wheaton IL 60187, Store Manager, 2003-2006
Proactive forward thinking leader that proactively evaluated and identified opportunities and market trends to increase store growth. Established and built strong relationships among district members Earned recognition for contributions to both the store and district Assisted in training and execution of rapidly changing company initiatives for financial, customer service, and visual standards Upheld an atmosphere in which it was conducive to promotion and retention of staff (highest percentage in the district). Monitored associate and store sales performance setting goals according to business trends

Old Navy, Downers Grove, IL 60516, Visual Merchandiser, 2000-2003
Oversaw visual guidelines and company directives in order to impact sales Took ownership of visual role by utilizing knowledge of business trends to redirect merchandise Demonstrated efficient time management skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner Planned incoming merchandise placement and set floor maps accordingly in partnership with store management Accountable for merchandise inventory as it was brought in store as well as leading staff of ten


Education

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, Fashion Merchandising and Design, 2003

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Food Science, 1996