Ann Morris' Resume
Purpose Boutique
September 2018 - Present
Personal Stylist/Inventory Specialist
Kirkland, WA
Personally style 3-4 looks per customer in order to drive average transaction to$130+/3+ units.
Keep on top of fashion trends to share with customers and provide feedback to influence future apparel buying.
Own monthly inventory audits and assess old inventory to sell though product and drive 60% gross profit margin.
Complete weekly merchandising guides to get out new product and present a beautiful and compelling store.
Source and schedule 8 customers a month for Personal Styling Sessions or Purpose Parties to drive additional sales and traffic.
Victoria’s Secret
October 2012 - August 2018
Store Manager
Redmond, WA 2017 - 2018
Used company tools and staging calendars to create and execute store schedules and events, maintaining 0.5% variance to payroll plan.
Coached and developed team on selling and operating fundamentals, growing sales to +5% plan in June 2017.
Reduced overage on shipment processing times by 10% through educating associates on merchandising and fundamental operating standards.
Performed monthly formal observations to discuss employee progress and store metrics, created and executed action plans to further growth.
Maintained hiring needs for a 2.5 million-dollar business through MyTalent recruiting, compensation planning, and internal succession development, improving retention by 50% for the 2017 fiscal year.
Assessed product placement and consequential performance against company metrics to measure success and inform future merchandising decisions.
Assistant Store Manager - Selling
Seattle, WA 2015 - 2017
Coached associates to drive business and grow bra sales +3.25% to last year (LY) in Dec. 2015 and +9.9%LY in Jan. 2016, consistently outperforming total company sales targets.
Helped grow six-person sales specialist team to make sales goals (~$300/hr) in order to achieve individual sales bonuses.
Improved retention by 50% for the 2016 fiscal year, leading to a 26% growth in overall employee satisfaction.
Completed weekly observations and monthly formal reviews for 8 sales associates; mentored 3-4 additional non-sales employees monthly.
Managed company and regional communication, executing sales, visual and marketing directives to maintain high brand standards and meet daily execution deadlines.
Assessed performance reports on a daily basis to identify successes and opportunities, creating and executing short and long-term action plans with management team to drive business growth.
Led associate education to prepare for and execute bi-monthly product launches; updated wardrobing centers and fitting room “looks” to promote launch styles, consistently exceeding launch goals.
Bra Specialist
Chicago, IL 2012 - 2015
Recognized as an Angel of Excellence for achieving $500,000+ in personal sales for 2015.
Piloted sales incentive bonus program; invited to 2014 Holiday Sales meeting as a national top seller.
EDUCATION
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Arts in Communication 2011 (3.72 GPA); Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 2011 (3.71 GPA)
Minor: History, Awards: Marguerite Miller Scholarship 2009; Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship 2009 & 2010
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Chapter President, 2010-2011
Freshman Interest Group Leader 2008-2011
Purpose Boutique
September 2018 - Present
Personal Stylist/Inventory Specialist
Kirkland, WA
Personally style 3-4 looks per customer in order to drive average transaction to$130+/3+ units.
Keep on top of fashion trends to share with customers and provide feedback to influence future apparel buying.
Own monthly inventory audits and assess old inventory to sell though product and drive 60% gross profit margin.
Complete weekly merchandising guides to get out new product and present a beautiful and compelling store.
Source and schedule 8 customers a month for Personal Styling Sessions or Purpose Parties to drive additional sales and traffic.
Victoria’s Secret
October 2012 - August 2018
Store Manager
Redmond, WA 2017 - 2018
Used company tools and staging calendars to create and execute store schedules and events, maintaining 0.5% variance to payroll plan.
Coached and developed team on selling and operating fundamentals, growing sales to +5% plan in June 2017.
Reduced overage on shipment processing times by 10% through educating associates on merchandising and fundamental operating standards.
Performed monthly formal observations to discuss employee progress and store metrics, created and executed action plans to further growth.
Maintained hiring needs for a 2.5 million-dollar business through MyTalent recruiting, compensation planning, and internal succession development, improving retention by 50% for the 2017 fiscal year.
Assessed product placement and consequential performance against company metrics to measure success and inform future merchandising decisions.
Assistant Store Manager - Selling
Seattle, WA 2015 - 2017
Coached associates to drive business and grow bra sales +3.25% to last year (LY) in Dec. 2015 and +9.9%LY in Jan. 2016, consistently outperforming total company sales targets.
Helped grow six-person sales specialist team to make sales goals (~$300/hr) in order to achieve individual sales bonuses.
Improved retention by 50% for the 2016 fiscal year, leading to a 26% growth in overall employee satisfaction.
Completed weekly observations and monthly formal reviews for 8 sales associates; mentored 3-4 additional non-sales employees monthly.
Managed company and regional communication, executing sales, visual and marketing directives to maintain high brand standards and meet daily execution deadlines.
Assessed performance reports on a daily basis to identify successes and opportunities, creating and executing short and long-term action plans with management team to drive business growth.
Led associate education to prepare for and execute bi-monthly product launches; updated wardrobing centers and fitting room “looks” to promote launch styles, consistently exceeding launch goals.
Bra Specialist
Chicago, IL 2012 - 2015
Recognized as an Angel of Excellence for achieving $500,000+ in personal sales for 2015.
Piloted sales incentive bonus program; invited to 2014 Holiday Sales meeting as a national top seller.
EDUCATION
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Arts in Communication 2011 (3.72 GPA); Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 2011 (3.71 GPA)
Minor: History, Awards: Marguerite Miller Scholarship 2009; Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship 2009 & 2010
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Chapter President, 2010-2011
Freshman Interest Group Leader 2008-2011