Lauren Kirk
Waterloo
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
22 Years of management experience with both corporate and independent environments.
22 Years of visual merchandising experience within a variety of mediums.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Specialist & Field Supervisor
Acosta Mosaic
02.2023 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Sole Proprietor
Rosalie Boutique
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Fashion Buyer & Store Manager
The Patch
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Purchased merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of inventory items.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
Makeup Artist & Stylist
self employed
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Professionally applied makeup for photoshoots, outings, proms, weddings, and other special occasions and events.
Fashion Buyer & Store Manager
The Patch
07.2012 - 11.2016
- .Purchased merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of inventory items.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
PA/Wardrobe/Set-Styling/H&MUA/Time Coding
Monte Brooks Productions
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted Director during busy periods, developed new skills while boosting production efficiency.
- Dressed sets
- Did full hair & makeup applications quickly and efficiently
- Prepared wardrobe, and styled talent
- Reset scenes between each cut
- Merchandised props or enhanced them when needed
- Greeked visible name brands
- Completed time coding through monitor
Casting Agent & Office Manager
Expressions by DSK Model & Talent Agency
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Offered friendly and efficient service to clients and talent, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective client and talent relationships.
- Continuously submitted talent for varying acting and modelling casting calls
- Proficient in using Casting Workbook platform
- Attended events to assist in calling backstage, wardrobing, and makeup touch ups.
Visual Merchandiser & Sales Associate
Cornerstone Home Interiors
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Created aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Store Manager
Groupe Dynamite (Garage Clothing)
02.2004 - 08.2011
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective stock rotation.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
- Traveled to other locations within district to train managers and their teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Preston High School
Cambridge06.2012
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Sales Promotion
- New Business Launch
- Leadership and People Development
- Originality and Creativity
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Purchasing and Planning
- Microsoft Dynamics RMS software
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Customer Focus
Timeline
Team Lead Specialist & Field Supervisor
Acosta Mosaic
02.2023 - Current
Sole Proprietor
Rosalie Boutique
05.2022 - 08.2023
Fashion Buyer & Store Manager
The Patch
06.2020 - 03.2022
PA/Wardrobe/Set-Styling/H&MUA/Time Coding
Monte Brooks Productions
10.2017 - 03.2020
Casting Agent & Office Manager
Expressions by DSK Model & Talent Agency
08.2017 - 03.2020
Makeup Artist & Stylist
self employed
05.2016 - 03.2020
Fashion Buyer & Store Manager
The Patch
07.2012 - 11.2016
Visual Merchandiser & Sales Associate
Cornerstone Home Interiors
10.2011 - 07.2012
Store Manager
Groupe Dynamite (Garage Clothing)
02.2004 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Preston High School
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