ashley gaines resume 2015
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Cell: (615) 604-6654
Ashley GainesCell: (615) 604-6654 [email protected]
Nordstrom Women’s & BP Shoes 1st Assistant Department Manager. Experienced in sales, business management, merchandising, and leading 5+ million
dollar departments to achieve monthly and yearly goals.
Current Professional Experience: 2.5+ Years with Nordstrom 2+ Years in Nordstrom Management 3 Years with Merrell 5.5+ Years in the Retail Industry Leadership of 5+ million dollar departments
Contribute to monthly Business Reviews and reinforce the selling process Serve as a role model and hold others accountable for delivering outstanding
customer service Teach and train the sales team to understand and deliver on daily and
monthly sales goals/objectives Effective use of the scheduling tools to achieve appropriate staffing levels Provide input on current sales trends and product needs Partnering with the Department Manager to ensure that employees have a
high level of product knowledge Conducts monthly Business Reviews and reinforces the selling process,
ensuring employees maximize sales opportunities Maximizes merchandise presentation to increase volume potential Maintaining top selling items in the best location on the floor to take
advantage and fully utilize the best floor locations Ensure that placement of fixtures and tables are accessible to customers and
comply with ADA requirements Ensure accurate inventory management and shrinkage procedures Ensure employee efficiency with Mobile Point of Sale (MPOS) and Point of
Sale (POS) Provide direction to overall stockroom management View the business through the lens of the customer to set, achieve, and
exceed service standards Lead change effectively and support others through the process Create an environment that is passionate about customer service and set an
example of professionalism, ownership and initiative Attract, recruit, hire and develop the best talent Identify growth and learning opportunities to develop teams with a diverse
set of skills and experience Participate and lead rallies, team meetings and trainings Collaborate with business partners to align efforts and achieve Store and
Company goals and results Demonstrate awareness, and stay on top of the latest trends and current
looks within the Fashion Industry
Strong and successful skills in Marketing Excellent Merchandising skills Natural leader Professional in mannerisms and appearance Honest and attentive to detail Creative/Unique/Artistic Shoe-fit certified Trained in Men’s Made To Measure Strong communication skills
Business: o Designed, started, and manage my own
companywww.createandrestore.com Restoring/refinishing antique and old furniture. Designing new pieces from used products. Décor design. Painting.
Education : o High School Degreeo Goodpasture Christian School Madison, TN (2004-2008)
Voted Miss GHS Captain of the Cheerleading Squad Captain of the Tennis Team Track runner (4x1,4x2 & 4x4) Class of 2008 Vice President President of FCA President of Girls Ministry
o Bachelors Degreeo Lipscomb University Nashville, TN (2008-2012)
Family and Consumer Sciences Major- Fashion Merchandising Minor- Business
Experience:o Historic Cedarwood Weddings Nashville, TN (2010-2012)
Assistant Wedding Directoro Merrell Nashville, TN (2010-2013)
Key Holder Activities Representative Merchandising/Buying
o Nordstrom Nashville, TN (2012-Present) Sales Associate Assistant Department Manager-Women’s Shoes Assistant Department Manager-Women’s & BP Shoes 1st Assistant Department Manager-Women’s & BP Shoes
Extracurricular Activities:o Hands On Nashville- 2010-Present
Work to make homes more energy efficient for lower income neighborhoods, in and around the greater Nashville area
o Lipscomb Cheerleading- 2008-2009o Fighting Back Fashionably Fashion Show
Stylist, co-director of the fashion show
References
Karlee Lewiso Former BP Shoes Manager
Sean Eklo Current Manager o Women’s & BP Shoes
Kathy Bateso Lipscomb University Fashion Merchandising teacher/ Advisoro (615) 406-9077o [email protected]