1. Erin Enfinger Poe
2753 Montauk Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35226
Phone: 334.618.6378 (cell)
205.703.8453
Erinpoe112@gmail.com
Objective: Top performing experienced sales professional with strong a business acumen seeking to obtain a challenging position in
the business industry to further career development.
EDUCATION
Auburn University—Auburn, Alabama. Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production Management.
Concentration: Apparel Merchandising, August 2007.
Minor: Business Administration
WORK EXPERIENCE
Store Manager (November 2014 – September 2015)
Michael Kors- Birmingham, Al
Recruited by District Manager to manage million dollar store with over 30+ sales associates. Led store to #1 district ranking
during the holiday season with a 120% sales volume increase.
• Trained store staff; reviewed staff job results and developing and implementing new product training; recruited and hired a
new store team.
• Achieved the highest volume holiday sales in the stores history by implementing employee client books and hosting special
events.
• Prepared sales and customer relations reports by analyzing and categorizing sales information
• Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Maintained professional and technical
knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Established personal networks while benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participated in professional societies.
Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Store Manager/ Area Manager/HR (May 2011 – March 2014)
Brighton Collectibles- Birmingham, Al
Recruited by District Manager to oversee an underperforming store. Recruited and networked for multiple locations while
hiring top performing sales leads. Led home store to top company volume and oversaw a sales increase of +52% to comp each
year.
• Responsible for overseeing and directing the activities within higher volume stores, multiple concept stores, and multiple
location stores.
• Responsible for developing and enforcing a sales culture by developing a strategic plan that creates an environment which
provides superior experience to everyone.
• Responsible for the recruiting, developing, and retaining a strong selling team. Communicate professionally and in a timely
manner with customers, associates, and corporate partners.
• Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and
practices Ensures planning , monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and
discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances;
counseling employees and supervisors.
Store Manager (January 2010 – May 2011)
BCBG MAXAZRIA- Birmingham, Al
Recruited by District Sales Manager to manage a newly re-modeled store. I was hired on for my experience in client relations.
Led team to utilize client books and coached the importance of strong relationships. Increased apparel department sales by
+62% in one year through the client experience.
• Responsible for the supervision and management for three full time assistant managers and twelve part time associates.
• Maintained a yearly sales goal of one million dollars.
• Lead and directed all activities required to achieve all store goals, including sales objectives, client service, human resources
management, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation while driving both associate
and client engagement.
• Directed client service efforts that are consistent with BCBG standards; coaches associates on client interactions, and
developed business strategy and maximizes opportunities to generate additional store volume

2. Store Manager (October 2007 – January 2010)
Cache – Birmingham, Al
Hired on as a part time sales associate. Achieved highest sales volume goals on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. I was
quickly promoted to sales lead, assistant manager within six months and Store Manager within a year. Held monthly client
events to ensure sales quotas were surpassed.
• Responsible for the supervision and management of the entire store, which include the following: Leading a dynamic,
customer service oriented team, creating a “best all around” experience for all clients, achieving store goals, compliance on
all store operation procedures, including payroll and shrink reduction.
• Recruit and hire a diverse, customer service oriented sales team. Train, coach and develop both sales associates and
management in driving overall sales results
• Train entire staff on operational excellence and maintain an organized and orderly work environment. Proven ability to
increase store and personal sales goals. As manager I was able to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales
goals, while maintaining the highest sales statistics company wide.
Marketing Manager (April 2007 – October 2007)
Heidi Elnora, Enterprises- Birmingham, AL
Interviewed and was chosen out of 200+ candidates for Heidi Elnora’s Internship senior year of college. Was then hired on as
a marketing manager after internship was completed.
• Served as marketing director to fashion designer Heidi Elnora. Focused on Spring 2008 ad campaign for national advertising
• Implemented marketing strategies for branding the Heidi Elnora image, planned and controlled the October 2007 bridal
market.
• Served as a sales representative during New York bridal Fashion Week- met and exceeded sales quotas,
• Focused on locating new clients and booking appointments all while promoting the Heidi Elnora name brand
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society
Auburn University—Auburn, Alabama.
Wallace Community College—Dothan, Alabama.
International Textile and Apparel Association
Auburn University—Auburn, Alabama: August 2005 to August 2007.
Served on the event and ceremony committee. Responsibilities included hosting the Grisham Trentham Lecture at Auburn University.
References : Available upon request