Clothing Boutique Manager Resume Sample

Result-focused, creative professional with experience in both large and small market conditions. Team-oriented, self-motivated, attentive to details and accuracy. Highly organized and enthusiastic. Able to prioritize and work under pressure. Dedicated to the mission of the company.

National Clothing, New York, NY

Boutique Manager, 2010-2011

n     Performed all managerial duties: sales/visual lead, fashion and accessory buyer, payroll, bank reconciliations, maintained product database, generated and nurtured customer and vendor relationships

n     Revamped visual display and merchandising procedure

n     Interviewed, hired and supervised Boutique Associates

n     Functioned as sole operator through May and June of 2011 as well as September through November of the same year

n     Coordinated multiple in-shop events including, three Boutique Crawls and a Cinco de Mayo Spring Launch Party featuring Dan Rodriguez and Tim Mahoney

Il Vostro Boutique, Minneapolis, MN

Visual Manager/Sales Lead, 2009-2010

n     Designed a visual initiative for boutique environment

n     Balanced sales objectives with merchandising strength in order to maximize profits

n     Selected merchandise and created the promotion to be showcased in Twin Cities Statement and Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine as well as multiple local fashion shows including Aging But Dangerous

n     Catalogued new product and managed database of over 500 vendors

n     Promoted exceptional communication and customer service standards

Century Source International, Minneapolis, MN

Visual/Merchandise Manager, 2009

n     Guided import/export company’s move to a new location

n     Acquired and installed showroom fixtures for product display

n     Developed a merchandising strategy for wreaths, stems, silks and preserved items

n     Established organizational system for props and product

n     Created CSI’s capabilities packet highlighting companies initiatives and product specialization

Macy’s, Minneapolis, MN

Visual Stylist, 2006-2008

n     Provided visual leadership for the Minneapolis flagship store

n     Demonstrated and implemented fashion styling and product expertise in multiple retail departments through visual display

n     Sustained strong working relationships with store sales associates, managers, vender representatives and merchandising staff to guarantee the store is exceeding visual expectations

n     Assisted in merchandise relocation and planning based on sales trends, inventory and brand highlighting

n     Collaborated with special events on:  Prince’s 3121 fragrance launch and performance, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely launch party and appearance, Glamorama The Good, The Bad and the Beautiful, as well as annual flower shows Gadina Africana and Floranova

n     Key part of team receiving multiple internal awards for “Outstanding Visual Presentation”

Susan I. Design, Minneapolis, MN

Public Relations Administrator, 2005

Trend and Color Research Associate, 2001-2002

n     Developed trend stories and color portfolios for home accents, brand image management and product development

n     Composed merchandising strategies for all trend and product displays

n     Coordinated and distributed press releases, newsletters, event-related mailings, collateral materials and publicity pieces

n     Initiated the re-launch of Susan I. Design Brand

n     Charged with art direction of website design and content

Julie Ingleman Designs, Minneapolis, MN

Design Associate, 2002-2003

n     Collaborated in table top design process for entertaining product lines

n     Created product concept portfolios

n     Crafted product samples for corporate and individual presentations

n     Played an integral part in the creation, pitch and development of new programs and projects

Julie Ingleman for State Senate, Minneapolis, MN

Campaign Coordinator, 2002

n     Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer support for campaign including: office assistance, phone and door-to-door canvassing, and public appearances

n     Managed the logistics, budgets and materials for public relations and fundraising events

n     Oversaw all aspects of data management and volunteer recognition

2002-2007        March of Dimes Event Logistics and Décor Volunteer

2005-2006        No Place Like Home Volunteer Art Instructor

2010-2011       V State  Mentor to Internship Program