Madeleine Scott has over 7 years of retail experience including roles as a store manager, group administrative representative, executive assistant to a buyer, and department manager. She has a proven track record of excellent customer service and increasing sales. Her most recent experience was as store manager of Yesteryear Antiques from 2014-2015, where she was responsible for purchasing, pricing, and sales.
1. MADELEINE SCOTT
(503) 970-2774
Madeleinescott029@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/madeleine-scott-77a31b72 3580 SW Patton Road Portland, OR 97221
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over seven years of retail experience
BankWork$ Graduate
Prior experience in the insurance industry following strict guidelines and ensuring accuracy and compliance
Proven excellence in customer service
Team player and team leader
As department manager, increased retails by 20%
WORK HISTORY
YESTERYEAR ANTIQUES, Store Manager 6/2014–9/2015
Worked in partnership with the store owner purchasing and researching merchandise, pricing and sales of all inventory.
Developed and executed the start-up of a small business including inventory, pricing, sales projections, accounting,
marketing and advertising. Created a strong commitment to customer service as a key element to our mission statement.
STANDARD INSURANCECOMPANY, Group Administrative Representative 6/1996–11/1998
High volume data entry with emphasis on accuracy (consistently 97% or above). Provided customer service answering
group administrative questions, concerns and complaints. Received over 50 customer service acknowledgements,
“Gems”. Performed contract review. Completed multiple in-house training programs.
MEIER & FRANK (THE MAY CO.) 6/1987–5/1993
Executive Assistant to Buyer (2/92 – 5/93)
Collected large sums each month through defective merchandise and minimized markdowns by over 50% in a three month
period. Worked on all promotional events. Directed daily involvement with upper management including compromising
and negotiating corporate decisions.
Department Manager, Christmas “City Kids” Department (11/91 – 1/92)
Trained and managed ten sales associates. As a team,we increased sales 20% from the previous year. Worked as a liaison
between Meier & Frank and the product supplier, City Kids, Inc.
Retail Sales Associate (6/87-11/91)
Worked in a variety of departments throughout this four and a half year period. Acknowledged for outstanding customer
service.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BankWork$ Banking Career Training Certificate
University of Portland Studied Business Marketing
Saint Martin’s College Studied Business Marketing
VOLUNTEER WORK
Sunset Preschool, Board Member, Auction Chair member
Worked and organized a team to increase sales up 25% by reaching and garnering more donors and involved more parents
Chaired the Auction Committee for two years