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Utilize my extensive retail management background in coordination with my ever-growing work ethic in a creative merchandising or operations channel. My goal is to work in an innovative corporate setting that draws on my detail oriented skill-set to support the mission of the organization.

Visual Manager @ Conceptualized, designed and analyzed email marketing campaigns; Coordinated and managed all social media outlets. Strategically doubled followers within 5 months on social media platforms. Organically created compelling window displays and merchandising floor plans to enhance customer experience and maintain brand image; Updated floor based on sell-through patterns, events and holidays. Sole person responsible for curating and executing visual directives. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to develop all digital and print marketing collateral for promotions and events. Managed customer service, visual projects as well as administrative and operational functions daily Maintained quality and organization of entire Quickbooks inventory list and customer database. Responsible for checking in all merchandise, ensuring packing slips and invoices match purchase orders correctly. Liaison with vendors for any pricing and shipping discrepancies. Oversaw all visual responsibilities of pop up shop at National Rowing competition as well as shopping event hosted by Philadelphia Magazine. Efficiently managed delivery and set up of all props and merchandise. From February 2013 to Present (2 years 9 months) 2129 Chestnut Street, PhiladelphiaWomen's Department Manager @ Responsible for analyzing weekly reports to better understand demographic, GM%, ROI, merchandising techniques; Focused efforts on successes & opportunities; Reported weekly to General Manager, Women's Buying & Product Placement Team. Extensive luxury sales and management development courses under Martin Shanker providing me optimal people leadership and project management skills. Supervised staff of ~40 employees in NYC flagship store; Responsible for hiring, training and instilling the Rugby culture in 5 new employees after company restructure. Led women's department meetings of 15+ to increase awareness and performance, as well as inspire and advise employee's growth and development. Responsible for implementing and managing seasonal visual directives 7 times a year with hand picked team constructed based on personal strengths and interests seen in each individual. From November 2011 to February 2013 (1 year 4 months) NY, New YorkSupervisor @ Opened and worked in Short Hills, NJ and West Village, NY locations; Worked one-on-one with corporate partners; building and development, creative and visual team effectively and efficiently to ensure a smooth grand opening. Worked directly with Assistant and General Managers to aid in successful execution of sales goals and promotional events. Acted as liaison between Sales Associates and Upper Management to ensure all issues were addressed appropriately and successfully. Responsible for administrative and operational functions on sales floor and back of house. From October 2010 to November 2011 (1 year 2 months) Short Hills, NJ / NY, NYProduct Leader @ Promoted within 4 months to Product Leader where I reported to the Visual Manager. Worked and trained under Regional Visual Coordinator monthly. Executed strategic bi-weekly merchandising plans based on sell-through patterns and demographic. Actively demonstrated powerful customer service on a daily basis. From February 2009 to October 2010 (1 year 9 months) Bridgewater, NJ / Little Falls, NJMarketing Assistant @ Assistant to founder and CEO of Walnut Advisory. Performed essential administrative and marketing functions in a professional environment early in career. From June 2006 to December 2008 (2 years 7 months) Warren, NJ

Associate of Science (A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies @ Raritan Valley Community College From 2008 to 2010 Anne Marie Parente is skilled in: Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Leadership, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Styling, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Loss Prevention, Retail, Fashion, Window Displays, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Building Clientele, Luxury Goods, Operations Management, Microsoft Word, Creative Direction, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Merchandising, Sales, Store Management, Social Media