Fashion

I love to travel with friends and family

But also by myself. i throughly enjoy meeting new people and getting to learn and experience new places. also

I am an experienced seamstress and am constantly working on new projects.

My relevant qualifications include my Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Studies and minor in Business. Most recently I worked as an Area Sales Manager for DCK Concessions. In this role, I was responsible for hiring and training all levels of staff at multiple store locations throughout the United States and ensured monthly merchandising directives were communicated and executed by traveling to each store location. Here I refined my communication and training skills, as well as inventory control, merchandising, and budget management. I have 9 years of retail sales experience and over 4 years of Retail Management. With these skills and qualifications, I believe I would be a great addition to your organization.

- Abstracted and reviewed cell tower, commercial, and retail leases using client proprietary software, Access, and Excel.
- Consulted directly with client team members to satisfy client requirements and resolve issues.
- Key contributor to team's performance, which has led to client's contract renewal.

Consultant

- Tracked and managed territory business operations for all US stores containing DCK products 
- Analyzed business accounts and reviewed Stock-to-Sale in the US and Europe to develop weekly trade reports and to identify economic factors that may impact business operations or growth opportunities.
- Managed and participated in designing new store layouts throughout the US
- Developed and maintained strong business relationships at the corporate and store level through various means of communication to ensure awareness of business aspects          
- Communicated product information, business analysis, floor presentation, and staffing needs with store personnel. 
- Hired and trained Management, Sales Leads and Sales Associates at multiple locations 
- Created company-wide training manuals for all levels of employment
- Ensured monthly merchandising directives were communicated and executed by traveling to each store and reviewing with team members

Area Sales Manager

- Communicated weekly sales and volume to Management and Buyers
- Reviewed department sales daily, monthly and quarterly with staff and established action plans to improve operations
- Implemented said action plans resulting in #1 Watch selling Department and a #2 Lingerie Department company-wide
- Hired and trained staff on selling skills, product knowledge, systems and procedures
- Prepared and communicated gross margin reports and markdown dollar/percent ratios to ensure product placement and pricing were being executed for maximum revenue 
- Engaged in global selling and lead by example
- Executed price changes on a daily basis and ensured ticketing accuracy

- Developed a preferred client list to increase department volume
- Maintained contact with management and merchants regarding business performance

Stephanie Papich: in South Lyon, MI

Stephanie Papich

McGladrey, LLP

DCK Concessions

Dillards

Macy's

Marshall Fields

American Intercontinental University

Western Michigan University