Jennifer Penick

3022 La Quinta Dr, Missouri City TX 77459

Cell: 281-300-5334 - jennbearb@gmail.com

Summary

I am looking for a brand new challenge after 7 amazing years at the same company. I am dedicated to my position, eager to learn

and grow, ready to bring new ideas to the table, and I have an unmatched work ethic.

Skill Highlights

Floor set design Friendly and outgoing Adobe InDesign and Photoshop Dedicated team player MS Office Flexible Photography Energetic self-starter Training and Development Customer service-oriented Retail merchandising expertise Creative mindset Brand development Time management Special events planning and logistics Concept development Budget management

Accomplishments

Founding member of the New Store Opening team of Charming Charlie.

Worked marketing events in both Austin for SXSW and New York for an editor preview event.

Opened over 100 stores including 3 high profile locations in Houston and Las Vegas for Charming Charlie.

Co-Lead the opening of the Flagship location on 5th Ave in New York for Charming Charlie.

Winner of the Charlie Award for 2014. Winner of employee of the quarter twice in 2014 and 2015. Assisted in planning over 12 meetings for the Field Leadership teams.

Member of the Fun Committee for 2014-2015 event season and assisted in planning 6 separate department and company events.

Experience

Manager-Visual Merchandising February 2015 to Current Charming Charlie - Houston, TX

Leader of monthly floor set directive process from start to finish Leader of monthly merchandising focus directive creation

Merchandising liaison for all flagship locations including 5th avenue Merchandising liaison for all international franchise locations

Merchandising liaison for the marketing department located in LA

Creator and facilitator of the floor set and merchandising department maps Coordinator of prop store list and delivery schedules with vendors Manager of special projects and communication including visual standards manual

Visual Specialist September 2010 to February 2015

Charming Charlie - Houston, TX

Managed the floor set pilot process including the information request system, pilot store communication, and all calendar invites Responsible for creating the color layout for the monthly pilot floor set location and all New Stores Lead all visual team and Corporate Partners through monthly pilot store visual presentations Assisted in photographing and photo shopping for every monthly visual directive Partnered with all District and Regional managers on any mapping or visual execution challenges Partnered with procurement and store development teams for the development of new fixtures Essential in the creation of all visual standards released to the field Essential in the updating of all training materials that are used to train at all New Store Opening and Field Training exercises

New Store Opening Assistant Manager

December 2009 to September 2010 Charming Charlie - Houston, TX

Founding member of the team from Senior Assistant Manager in store Responsible for Training of Sales Associates and Managers In charge of Communication with all Individuals vital to the process Responsible for booking travel while staying within budget Continually participated in existing store travels and assistance Contributed to all operational and merchandising training materials In charge of communication with all on site vendors including General Contractors, Security, and IT technicians Focused on the training and development of all visiting managers Successfully met opening deadlines on over 100 stores.

Senior Sales Associate; Part Time Assistant; Senior Assistant Store Manager

February 2009 to December 2009 Charming Charlie - Houston, TX

Excelled in Customer Service Lead in managing successful sales manager shifts by beating plan and ADS weekly Excelled in wrap desk etiquette, efficiency, and maintenance Responsible for managing the merchandising of product to all visual standards Participated in and lead inventories Lead monthly floor sets in a timely and efficient manner Held accountable for the training of Sales Associates and New Hire Management on all visual standards Assisted in district visual training Participated in New Store Openings as a group leader

Sales Professional

May 2007 to July 2008 Nordstrom - Houston, TX

Very successful in Customer Service. Specialized in sales of orthopedic footwear Total loyal customer base over 20 individuals. Number one in Units per Transaction. Number two in Sales. Responsible for inventory maintenance.

Sales Professional August 2006 to May 2007 Shoeballou - The Woodlands, TX

Held responsible for all managerial duties including scheduling Responsible for all opening and closing duties Number two sales. In charge of inventory maintenance and ordering

Education

Bachelor of Arts: History, December 20, 2008

Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX Bachelor of Arts: Major in History

Minor: Social Science Composite including Economics, Geography, and Political Science References

References available upon request