Sara Parker
General Manager
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Half-Moon Outfitters
10.2014 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Coaching of district manager and store managers in all areas of store operations, including the hiring and training of store managers.
- Negotiation with vendors to acquire the best terms and dating of purchased products, including marketing strategies, and visual merchandising strategies.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Led transition to new procurement software, streamlining purchase order process.
Soft Goods Buyer
Half-Moon Outfitters
04.2005 - 2014
- Product selection, inventory planning and management, and visual merchandising of all apparel and fashion products stocked to successfully appeal to core customers and increase sales.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Director to develop marketing strategies for retail stores.
- Development of visual merchandising for stores, as well as training in merchandising standards and implementation.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Retail Store Manager
Half-Moon Outfitters
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Managed all staff and store operations to achieve significant growth in store sales.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Streamlined store operations through the implementation of efficient scheduling systems, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
Education
BS Education - Retail Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2001
Skills
Inventory Management
Business Development
Goal setting
Relationship Building
Problem Solving
Communication
Training and development
Operations management
Team leadership
Project management
Accomplishments
- Sporting Good Business award, Top 40 under 40 National 2015
- Charleston Business award, Top 40 under 40 Charleston, SC 2015
- PrAna, first place window display contest National 2006
Timeline
General Manager
Half-Moon Outfitters
10.2014 - Current
Soft Goods Buyer
Half-Moon Outfitters
04.2005 - 2014
Retail Store Manager
Half-Moon Outfitters
04.2004 - 04.2005
BS Education - Retail Management
University of South Carolina
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