Cheryl Arensmeyer
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Experienced in retail with a comprehensive background in store operations and customer relations. Consistently fosters a collaborative team environment and achieves sales targets. Demonstrates adaptability and reliability through a focus on inventory management and excellent communication skills. Proven track record of success in delivering exceptional customer service and driving business growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Retail Store Manager
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Managed store and all aspects in Manager absence.
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to create an engaging shopping experience for customers.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques.
- Monitored and identified store losses or inconsistencies and implemented solutions to successfully achieve company goals.
- Assisted store manager in meeting standards for customer service and quality.
- Collaborated with Store Manager to analyze sales data, identify trends, and develop targeted action plans.
Area Supervisor
Ross Dress For Less Stores
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided ongoing coaching to staff members, promoting skill development and career progression.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, maintaining consistency across all locations.
Men's Department Supervisor/ Merchandise Supervisor
JCPenney
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Customer Service
- Store and Department Operations
- Optimized scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels while minimizing overtime costs.
- Credit / Volunteer Champion
- Boosted sales revenue by developing targeted promotions based on market trends and consumer preferences.
- Provided ongoing training opportunities to keep staff up-to-date on best practices in their respective roles, resulting in improved overall performance ratings across the board.
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Managed team of 15 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
Real Estate Assistant
Real Estate Assistant
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Managed schedules for property showings and open houses for maximizing client engagement.
- Improved office organization through the implementation of efficient filing systems, database management, and document preparation.
- Prepared and maintained accurate property listings, sales contracts and closing documents.
- Streamlined property listing process for increased efficiency, utilizing MLS systems and various real estate websites.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when proofreading contracts, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Conducted comparative market analysis reports, supporting agents in advising clients on market trends.
- Organized open house events, leading to increased interest and quicker sales.
Co-Founder
Decoding Dyslexia Colorado
01.2013 - Current
- Decoding Dyslexia-Colorado
Advocacy
Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
- Launched successful advocacy campaigns increasing awareness on important issues.
- Participated in policy advocacy initiatives to promote stronger environmental regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
Route Development Manager
Comet Cleaners
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Sales
Sales Manager
Natural Cleaners
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Customer Service
- Account Executive
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
- Route Development Manager
Cosmetologist
Fantastic Sam's
01.1993 - 01.1994
Assistant Manager, Area Manager, Group Manager
Great Clips
01.1991 - 01.1993
Store Manager
Vanity
01.1990 - 01.1991
Store Manager, Group Manager
Stevenson's
01.1987 - 01.1990
Education
Family Leadership Training - Leadership Training
Family Leadership Training Institute
Grand Junction, CO01.2013
Real Estate Training -
Real Estate Training Center
Grand Junction, Co01.2007
Northeastern Junior College - Cosmetology, Business Management
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, Co01.1987
High School -
Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction, Co01.1985
Skills
- Service Excellence
- Promotional planning
- Loss prevention strategies
- Product knowledge expertise
- Performance Selling
- Team Leadership
- Retail Merchandising
- Inventory Management
- Effective Time Management
- Retail Store Operations
Accomplishments
- Supervised teams of 25 staff members.
- Successful growth in sales at all positions
- Excellent management of store operations
Awards And Publications
- Customer Service Specialist, 2016, Associate of the Month, Make the Save, Warrior Leader, Volunteer Captain
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee, 2015-2012
- Family Leadership Graduate, 2013
- Cosmetologist License, 1987-Present
- Top 10 Sales Manager, 1990-1991
- Increase in Monthly Sales for Vanity and Stevenson's, 1990
- Cosmetology Conference, 1987, 4th Place for Hair Styling
Certification
- Real Estate Broker License – Colorado Real Estate Commission.
- Family Leadership Certificate
- Cosmetology License
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
- Top in Sales-Retail
Timeline
Assistant Retail Store Manager
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
01.2019 - Current
Area Supervisor
Ross Dress For Less Stores
01.2018 - 01.2019
Men's Department Supervisor/ Merchandise Supervisor
JCPenney
01.2014 - 01.2018
Co-Founder
Decoding Dyslexia Colorado
01.2013 - Current
Advocacy
Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
01.2010 - 05.2014
Route Development Manager
Comet Cleaners
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sales Manager
Natural Cleaners
01.2008 - 01.2009
Real Estate Assistant
Real Estate Assistant
01.2000 - 01.2014
Cosmetologist
Fantastic Sam's
01.1993 - 01.1994
Assistant Manager, Area Manager, Group Manager
Great Clips
01.1991 - 01.1993
Store Manager
Vanity
01.1990 - 01.1991
Store Manager, Group Manager
Stevenson's
01.1987 - 01.1990
Real Estate Training -
Real Estate Training Center
Northeastern Junior College - Cosmetology, Business Management
Northeastern Junior College
High School -
Grand Junction High School
- Real Estate Broker License – Colorado Real Estate Commission.
- Family Leadership Certificate
- Cosmetology License
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
- Top in Sales-Retail
Family Leadership Training - Leadership Training
Family Leadership Training Institute
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