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Hi, I'm Sarah Woodford. I have my sights set on a career in one of the following areas: communications, customer service, e-commerce, or production.
Sarah Woodford's Bio:
Sarah Woodford's Experience:
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Product Coordinator/ Sample Assistant at Saks Fifth Avenue
January 2014 - Present | Tennessee Photo Studio- Prepare item setup, styling notes, and SKU information for 500 items turned in weekly for e-commerce photography - Maintain sample management department workflow, including fulfillment of 50 purchase orders across 33 departments weekly, contacting vendors for missing product information, and tracking product life cycles using a content management system - Responsible for physical organization of 1,500 products received weekly, including scheduling items for daily photography turn-in prioritizing launch dates, and checking physical items for defects and damages - Establish new processes for receiving, tracking, and returning direct from store products for e-commerce photography - Implement all training processes, documents, and leading training sessions for new hires - Collaborate with numerous cross-functional teams for troubleshooting to decrease delays in product workflow
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Assistant Manager / Keyholder, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Stylist at Francesca's Collections
February 2012 - December 2013 | Knoxville, TN- Managed daily operations of upscale retail shop including opening and closing duties, associate training, new product introduction, inventory management/merchandising, markdowns, purchase orders, file audits, cash reconciliation, loss- prevention strategies, and overall management of eight employees - Assessed all invoices and incoming shipments for discrepancies and requested further action from vendors when necessary - Analyzed previous season's revenue with current transactions to develop business plans and strategies to increase sales - Responsible for creating eye-catching window displays, on-trend mannequin styling, and effective product placement - Developed highly effective marketing campaigns that included in-store private shopping events, involvement in local community fashion shows, and creative coupons for mall and holiday events - Promoted to assistant manager after consistently being recognized as top seller at our location by implementing monthly sales strategies, exceptional customer service, and superior product knowledge
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Leasing agent, Assistant Manager in-training at Edwards Student Housing Management Company
May 2010 - December 2011 | Knoxville, TN- Managed a $58-million-dollar property, as well as effectively lead teams of up to 15 employees within a fast paced environment - Coordinated effective marketing strategies by identifying and shopping competition - Initiated, managed, and negotiated all vendor relations - Consistently recognized as top leasing agent on property with highest number of leases signed each month - Reconciled monthly billing, verified invoices against purchase orders, processed resident payments, and resolved delinquencies - Responsible for managing company social media and networking pages, as well as planned and hosted community resident events and weekly activities
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Sales associate/ tanning consultant at Northshore Sun Tanning Salon
May 2008 - May 2010 | Knoxville, TN- Responsible for training of all associates, buying duties, invoice and purchase order management, visual merchandising/ window displays, and product placement - Developed and managed Facebook page resulting in increased sales and networking by 30% - Consistently recognized as top sales associate with highest number of sales each month
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Sales associate at JC Penney
June 2006 - May 2008-Served customers and maintained retail store. -Recommend, select and help locate the right merchandise. -Answer customer queries regarding the store and the merchandise. -Receive and process cash, check and charge/credit payments. -Opened and closed cash registers, counted money, separated charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits. -Arrange and display merchandise. -Gained knowledge of customer service principles and processes.
Sarah Woodford's Education:
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University of Tennessee-Knoxville
2009 – 2013Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationsConcentration: Communication studies with a double minor in Journalism and PsychologyActivities: - Communication Studies Club - The Tennessee Journalist (TNJN.com) - The Tennessee Volunteer Channel (TVC)
Sarah Woodford's Interests & Activities:
Professional networking, social media strategies, publishing, editing, photography, social events, traveling, singing (mostly in her car), reading, digital media, hiking