1. KIM A. KELLER
1211 Vine Street, Unit 606
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 290-6694
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/10- 01/17 Faconnable, Sales Supervisor
Faconnable USA, Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO
• Reintroduced a Nordstrom label to new Denver clientele utilizing the company’s rich
history and building on the specialty store exclusivity.
• Maintained the top sales position within the store and was consistently within the top
25% nationwide throughout the 6 years the store was open by providing an excellent
client experience.
• Created a dedicated, diverse group of customers through consistent and genuine client
communication.
• Continually achieved extremely low shrink goals of less than .1%
• Responsible for all merchandising and visual aspects. Implemented standards that
represent the company’s DNA as it pertains to the French Riviera.
10/07-12/09 Calvin Klein Specialty Stores, Visual Manager
Calvin Klein USA, Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO
• Merchandise current product for visual appeal and profitability in a 10,000 square foot
space containing an average of 30,000 dual gender, on-hand units
• Assisted in six store openings for the new Calvin Klein Retail concept launched in the
fall of 2007. These markets included: Denver, Detroit, Atlanta, Miami, Boston and two
locations in Los Angeles.
• Monitor and evaluate daily, weekly and monthly sales performance. Coach to the
strengths of individual sales associates
• Manage compliance of operational responsibilities and train a staff of 35 regarding the
standard of Calvin Klein customer service.
• Control inventory and loss prevention on a daily basis. Achieved a yearly shrink
result of -.25%
04/06-04/07 Tommy Hilfiger Specialty, Senior Merchandise Manager
Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc., Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO
• Managed merchandising and operations for 6 store multi state market
• Strong Multi-Store leader between Home Office and Field Office
• Developed store standards and presentation with Visual Merchandising Manger
• Managed store allocations and operational audits with Director of Store Operations
• Set new flows and send photos and directions to all stores
• Managed loss prevention and inventory controls
2. 10/03-04/06 Ann Taylor, Senior Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor, Inc., Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO
• Merchandise Manager responsible for all aspects of business, including placement of
merchandise and visual standards
• Selected to train Store Managers and Merchants in 7 store district to achieve visual
excellence
• Recruited and trained sales and support staff within home store
10/00-08/03 Antoine Du Chez, General Manager
Antoine Du Chez, Denver Pavilions, Denver, CO
Flatirons Crossing, Broomfield, CO
• Recruited and trained 20-30 sales and support staff to increase overall sales volume and
production
• Controlled all levels of inventory management on a weekly basis
• Managed quarterly budgets and expenditures
• Developed business strategies to increase corporate growth
• Networked with hotels, and other outside sources to generate sales growth
05/98-10/00 Banana Republic, Associate Store Manager
Gap, Inc., Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO
Denver Pavilions Denver, CO,
Flatirons Crossing, Broomfield, CO
• Women’s Merchandise Manager responsible for all aspects of Women’s business,
including placement of goods and visual standards
• Assisted in new store openings
• Controlled all expenses and assured accuracy of operations
03/93-04/98 Structure Store Sales Manager
Limited Inc., Galleria, St. Louis, MO
St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL
Chesterfield Mall, St. Louis, MO
• Maintained top sales volume in district
• Reduced inventory shrink results in target shrink store to lowest in district
• Promoted several associates to next level positions, including 6 store managers, and 4
assistant managers and recruited 8 members of district management team
• Selected to attend conference (FESTA) for top sales achievers in company
• Recognized for excellent visual standards and merchandising skills
References Available upon request