Roseann Le Brun15 Union Valley Rd

Monroe Township, NJ 08831732-616-6531

rlebrun123@gmail.com

SUMMARYSeeking to leverage leadership and analytical strengths to an exciting new position in a company with opportunity for growth. Offering experience and knowledge of retail and mortgages. Strong numbers person. Ability to plan, forecast, and grow business. Highly dedicated and successful in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills. Effective negotiation and business skills.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSComputer: Advanced proficient in Microsoft Office7 years of experience in retail buying. 5 years of experience in retail management. High level of leadership skills. Professional, responsible, and organized for maximum productivity. Good business, analytical, and communication skills. Independent, innovative, creative, competitive, and outgoing. Unique ability of research, analyze, and advise. Able to organize, plan, prioritize, and coordinate tasks. Excellent time management skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks to successful completion. Ability to overcome obstacles to achieve results.Intuitive expertise on implementing improvement.Dependable in critical situations. Skilled in closing sales opportunities quickly and efficiently.Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet goals.Skilled in sales and customer satisfaction. Exceeds performance expectations.

EXPERIENCESeptember 2015 – Present: CENLAR Federal Savings Bank, Client Experience SpecialistAccomplishments include:

- Key player to industry leader. Successfully services portfolios by delivering professional quality service. Delivers innovative solutions to mortgage banks. Resolves client inquiries in a timely manner. Responds to key needs in a challenging and changing environment.

- Compliant with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as following agency guidelines. Focus on the success of clients is the key driver.

September 2010-August 2015: Macys, Sales Manager, Women’s Shoes

Accomplishments include:- #1 trending shoe results YTD 2014 in region for both LY and plan ($5.1 million,

+3.5% to plan and +2% to LY). Out-performed company results. Sales Manager Scorecard #13 in district, better than store.

- Grew handbag business by 24% to LY in 2012.- Manager-in-charge of Executive-in-charge program: Included optimizing and

setting direction for specific EIC responsibilities. Key responsibilities included:

- Driving results for sales, merchandising standards, customer service, credit accounts, and increasing client base through use of coaching.

- Track and analyze statistics, identify business opportunities weekly. Define areas of focus, then develop tactics to drive results. Intensify selling strategies to deplete deficits.

- Prioritize daily goals and use foresight to plan accordingly. Improve logistics with planned productivity.

- Execute merchandise to create compelling presentations of key business drivers to improve customer shopping experience. Grow power brands and trends.

- Utilize leadership abilities to build strong team to accomplish goals and achieve exceptional results in a dynamic environment. Manage 35 commissioned sales associates and 15 support associates.

- Elevate team’s productivity and success by effectively managing, motivating, inspiring, and recognizing behaviors. Cultivate environment of innovation and best strategies. Identify awareness of goals, validate successes, and coach to opportunities for improvement.

- Develop associates’ talents and link their behaviors to sales. Identify root causes and opportunites, use of collaboration and commitment to grow associates to fullest potential.

- Train department supervisor to set expectations, take initiative, and improve leadership skills.

September 1998 – September 2010: - Century 21, Real Estate Salesperson- Assisted customers with all aspects of home purchasing, including guidance with

mortgages

September 1991-December 1998: Belk Stores Services Buying Office, New York, NY, Assistant Buyer / Planner

Key responsibilities included:

- Assisted with all Buyer responsibilities and projects, including selection of merchandise to fit within planned purchase guidelines, maintaining and analyzing reports for planning projections, and placing orders.

- Supervised and trained department staff. Coordinated staff’s weekly and daily assignments. Ensured staff met all deadlines.

- Filled open-to-buy utilizing forecasts, plans, and assortments. Completed purchase orders. Maintained accurate records. Coordinated samples. Followed up with vendors.

- Negotiated with vendors in the wholesale industry. - Utilized financial analysis to drive categories and make recommendations to stores.

Analyzed product sales, and measured performance. - Conducted presentations for merchandise to stores at trade shows and to upper

management. Leveraged accurate merchandise assortments to make impactful statement, ensuring balances of sizes, quantities, and price. Made recommendations to maximize sales.

- Product development for items and patterns in private label sleepwear, market research.

- Utilizes strong leadership, business, and communication skills. Strong retail math skills.

EDUCATION:Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NYFashion Buying and Merchandising, Bachelor’s Degree, 1989