Allocated product based on sell-through and store inventory levels Evaluated weekly shipment targets based on sales-to-stock reporting and market trends Guided district awareness of best merchandising practices based on historical and projected performance Identified growth and impacted merchandising opportunities to minimize down-trending business Supported new store openings through visual management according to capacity and floor set guides Implemented creative techniques to adjust merchandise for positive sales impact Arranged and hosted client shopping events driving sales totaling over $20,000 YTD Organized and hosted hiring events to develop a strong university network for potential associates Fundraised charitable initiatives goals (St. Jude, Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer Research Foundation) Scored >90% on monthly Operational Assessments that ensure brand-standard operating procedures Appointed as interim manager in absence of district manager Oversaw sales goals, client service, loss prevention, operating expenses and merchandise management Coordinated hire paperwork, payroll, recruitment, wages, and separations Recruited, hired, and developed associates through performance assessments for district succession

Refreshed store set every two weeks per brand standard Propelled sales and relatable metrics as Merchandising Specialist through visual placement of shipment

Lead and trained a therapy group of 15 women ranging in ages 35-60 through the “Celebrate Recovery” Program (a program for those struggling with addictions in hopes that the graduates might become Sponsors for other struggling addicts) 700+ hours of counseling-related work over a 9 month period including: 250+ hours of direct client contact with teens, couples, singles, and age 50-something women; and 150+ hours of supervision with Dr. Richard Winter, MD and Mrs. Linda Huffman, MAC Counseled 14+ clients bringing them to grieve life issues causing depression, anxiety and fear and to use therapy relationship to practice desired, real life changes Counseled 14+ clients facing a variety of challenges including adjustment, marital conflict, parent-child relationship problems, sexual abuse, rape, singleness, self-worth issues, alcoholism, addictions and divorce Collaborated with colleagues in weekly individual and group supervision meetings on client assessments, hypotheses, interventions and treatment plans Set-up appointments, interviewed, explained practice policies, received signatures, and took notes (while using medical terminology) each session while keeping track of each client's confidential file, respecting ethics and abiding by state laws for client care. Became familiar with the process of admitting patients, making sure to protect both the patient and the practice.