1. Stephanie Smith
181 Westview St
Canton, GA 30114
678.476.4351
stephaniesmith457@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Keen eye for details and the ability to manage product and to develop associates, resulting in an
increase of company sales results. A highly energetic individual that is skilled in retail
operations. Able to keep an open mind and lead others through change. Works well under
pressure with the ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism.
Management Skills
• Passionate for delivering impactful visual experiences that drive sales results
• Over 8 years experience in different retail management settings
• Articulate communicator
• Able to easily establish rapport with individuals of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to develop, mentor, and promote top talent
Professional Experience
Carter’s/OshKosh B’gosh - Woodstock, GA
Assistant Store Manager
• Specializing in store presentation.
• Keeps a customer center focus as sells leader on duty by consistently modeling the brands
selling culture.
• Invest in people though fostering a positive work environment for internal and external
customers.
• Held accountable for ensuring the companies visual direction is properly conveyed.
• Delegates and coaches to reactionary merchandising based on store sale thru and inventory
levels.
Pink (Victoria’s Secret) - Buford, GA 2012-2014
Category Manager
• Provides leadership that drives store results with specific ownership of assigned
merchandise categories.
• Effectively dissects business results using company tools to correlate product placement
with category sales results.
• Models selling behaviors and strategies to lead team in category performance results.
• Fosters a customer-centric culture to deliver highly satisfying customer experiences.
• Platinum Performance Award winner (Top 100 store) for three straight quarters.

2. Aeropostale - Buford, GA 2010-2011
Assistant Manager
• Helped to drive store sales to +10% compared to previous year.
• Expanded customer loyalty in store by bringing a more client-focused selling behavior.
• Responsible for visual merchandising of store and overall appearance.
• Executed floor-sets effectively within payroll budgets by planning and scheduling
effectively.
• Ensured the company’s vision was supported 100% when implementing new floor-sets.
Bath & Body Works - Commerce, GA 2007-2010
Store Manager/ Co-Manager
• Held accountable for payroll and creating schedules for staff through ACES computer
scheduling.
• Developed part-time managers through challenging coaching to get to next level in
different business aspects.
• Actively recruited top talent during seasonal periods
• Lead store to top sales within district for two consecutive months
• Lead all-store meetings and management meetings and participated in weekly district
conference calls.
Education
Piedmont College - Demorest, GA
B.A. Business, Marketing Concentration
December 2009
GPA: 3.75, Dean’s List 2007-2009