The candidate has over 15 years of experience as a retail store manager, most recently leading a 52-person cosmetics department that saw a 36% sales increase over 5 years. They are passionate about their work and have a proven track record of developing employees, building vendor relationships, and driving sales through strategic planning and promotions. They are ready to take on more responsibility and make a significant contribution to a new employer with their leadership, operational, and merchandising skills.

1. Personal Statement I’m an experienced manager whois highly motivated andhas a vast knowledge of growing and cultivating a
successfulbusiness. Iam passionateand ambitious about everything Idoand come from a strong sales and
serv ice background that allows metothrive in any competitive and challenging environment. Iam ready
and qualified for the next stage of my successful career and looking forward tomaking a significant
contribution tomy future employer.
Experience Belk
Store Team Manager
Huntsville,AL April 1999 toJanuary 2015
Lead all 52+ associates in the cosmeticdepartment, facilitating aggressive recruitment of highly qualified
personnel able toeffectively maintain department standards. Develop and implement training and on -
boarding strategies aimed at furthering employee skilllevels andemployee retention. With attention to
detail tofollow company and vendors policies and procedures.
 Responsible for maintaining and driving a 7.5M cosmeticdepartment which has had a 36% sales
increase over the last 5 years
 Coordinate and create associate scheduling ensuring trained personnel adequately covered allshifts
 Recognized and developed tracking systems with thedepartment that emphasized personal
accountability and improved efficiency.
 Continually working toimprove and progress in Recruitment,Retention and Reputation,managing
direct hires in manner that promotes a healthy workenvironment as wellincreased sales and repeat
business.
 Built and developed strong relationships with vendors toincrease retention and sales of their lines.
 Meets or exceed sales and event goals through planning,executing and following up tomake sure all
associates are prepared with their goals.
Baby Gap
Assistant Store Manager
Troy, MI April 1996 toApril1999
Member of first Baby Gap in Michigan and grew it toa $1 M business by training and developing associates
and building loyalclientele with merchandise selection and customer service standards.
Parisian
Department Manager
Liv onia, MI January 1993toApril 1996
Responsible for hiring and training associates,maintaining and increasing sales and merchandising and
promoting corporate and in store specialevents.
Education Kent State University
Kent, OH
Studied Fashion Merchandising August 1988 toDecember 1992
Key Skills
Mary Chesmar
1 7 67 5 Jeffery Street, Athens, AL 3561 1
T: 205.335.9220 E: mary _chesmar@bellsouth.net
Retail Store Operations
P&L Management
Bu dgeting& Cost Control Shrink
Reduction/Loss Control Customer
Service Excellence
Teambuilding/Training/Supervisi
on Inventory Management
Merchandising Strategies
LaunchingPromotions
Pu ttingthe customerfirst
Market awareness
Commercially driven
Planningstore layouts
Strong persuasion skills
Crossselling products
Good communicator
Gettinga point across
Salesdriven
Energetic Self-motivated
Ambitious
Desire tosucceed
Smart & well presented
Tactful & articulate
Creatingincentives
Aware of fashion
Long term vision