Amber D Sanders1438 Garfield Avenue NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504amber.dae4@gmail.com

517-795-6326EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, English LiteratureSpring Arbor University, 2008

Cum laude

English Literature, SpanishGrand Valley State University, 2005

Dean’s List

INNOVATIVE MANAGERDedicated to Driving Sales and Maintaining Company Integrity with Outstanding

Leadership.

“Amber always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is definitely a leader. Her good judgment and mature outlook ensure a logical and

practical approach.”Teacher, McCulloch, Vicky Gorsuch

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAmerican Eagle Outfitters

Store ManagerMay 2006-Present

Examiner.comFreelance Writer

February 2011-Present

Camp CanadensisCounselor, Soccer Specialist

May 2010-August 2010

TargetTeam Lead

June 2002-July 2006

Northwest High School: The Mountie Montage

Chief EditorAugust 2001- June 2003

IMAGINATIVE CREATOR Arranged and marketed departments according to company standards. Identified sell-through product and performed floor moves for business profit. Planned and maintained motivational contests. Monitored weekly, monthly and yearly progress in business action plans. Initiated and conducted charitable involvement, marketing and merchandising

training, and selling strategies to improve store volume and KPI standings. Composed poetic speeches for weddings, funerals, and graduation ceremonies. Included a variety of writing types in articles, including informational, feature and

creative styles. Interviewed fashion-driven individuals in order to validate claims. Collaborated feedback from readers to better articles and increase readership. Developed exercises and games to teach the game of soccer. Generated developmental, interactive lesson plans. Created colorful, intellectual projects for students to replicate in Art Room.

ORGANIZED COMMUNICATOR Organized and handled all operations concerning personal files, payroll, inventory,

weekly and monthly task plans, supply ordering, and monthly audits. Forecasted, tracked and studied business trends of store traffic and sales. Planned and completed store scheduling for up to 75 associates and managers. Lead and provided guidance for weekly meetings, and corporate visits, with

discussion of store successes and struggles. Collected information and research in the fashion industry in stores and online. Composed fashion focused articles on a bi-weekly basis. Blogged on a weekly basis in reference to fashion and trends for a broad audience. Partnered with over 200 staff members to smoothly run a stay-way camp. Implemented several teaching-reading strategies to progress reading levels for

differing ways of learning.ESTEEMED LEADER

Advised a team of associates, sales leads and managers on customer service, credit card practices, straightening methods, and selling strategy.

Developed and provided guidance on Assistant Manager IDP’s, including bi-weekly touch-bases and weekly assessments.

Trained, coached and supervised associates on opportunities and retail methods. Forecasted sales, traffic, KPI factors, and individual goals on the sales floor. Coordinated credit card contests and tracked progression. Organized and conducted meeting for company-wide standards and put

expectations into real-time action. Assisted in leadership and productivity of soccer program in camp. Supervised children ranging in age from 5 to 16, both male and female. Provided positive leadership and spirit to campers. Oversaw small group development in reading, vocabulary and spelling skills. Developed trusting bonds with underprivileged children.

AUXILLARY SKILLSOnline Writer, Publisher, Blogger

Christian Writer's Guild

Fluent, Conversational Spanish

Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Scheduling, Interactive Tools,

MAC and PC

Tutor at McCulloch AcademyLanguage Development Group Leader

at Buchanan Elementary

Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club of Greater

Holland (Art Room Leader)