PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOLENE'S Columbia,SC

Marketing Director/Amber Rain,1989-Present

Maximize sales in 19 stores;consistently achieve monthly sales plan.

Recruit/interview /hire,train and develop counter managers and beauty advisors;stress improved customer service and follow through.

Act as liaison between Jolene's and Amber Rain account executives;communicate/execute corporate plans.

Merchandise cases/counters;oversee/organize stock areas;review stock control and productivity books.

Actuate/implement promotional events to generate additional business.Hire/train freelance models to promote business.Conduct product sales and seminars for promotional agencies.

Review and analyze goals and retail sales;interact with general managers and cosmetic buyers.

Organize/supervise 25 clinics and special promotional events.

Marketing Director/Emerald Haze,1984-1989

Responsible for 25 stores and $3 million account.Improved staffing,increased business 30% in spring'89,60% Christmas '88,and 42% Fall'87.

Restructured special events to generate business.Actuated"Days of Haze"program, stressing customer service/follow through;established goals to increase average unit sales,makeovers,and consultations.

Brought account to #2 in the country;exceeded sales goals.

Received numerous Galena Marketing Awards.

EDUCATION

Columbia Institute of Aesthetics,Columbia,SC

Courses in Advanced Makeup Artistry,1988

University of Florida,Gainesville,FL

B.A.,Marketing,1982

PERSONAL

Willing to relocate

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