Kim Keller has over 20 years of experience in retail management positions. She has worked at several high-end clothing stores, including Faconnable, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, Antoine Du Chez, Banana Republic, and Structure. In these roles, she has been responsible for tasks like sales, merchandising, visual displays, inventory control, and training and managing staff. Keller consistently achieved high sales numbers and low shrinkage goals at the stores where she worked.
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