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Najah Harb

Ancaster,ON

Summary

Accomplished children's store owner offering several years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous growth and improvement. Comfortable working independently as a leader and as a collaborative team member. Offers excellent business acumen and leadership abilities honed through entrepreneurship. Notable achievements include introducing online retail store in 2018, establishing physical location in 2019, growing a larger, multifaceted location in 2022, which includes retail, cafe and a family focused centre to collaborate, learn and engage. Ability to negotiate with vendors, manage finances and drive business development initiatives through dynamic strategic planning and execution. Strong aptitude for trend forecasting to improve sales outcomes through visual merchandising, social media platforms and email campaigns. Customer focused with a record of building and nurturing strong relationships, resulting in long-term partnerships through client, brand, and community driven loyalty.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Owner

Curated Cradle
Ancaster, Ontario
04.2018 - Current
  • Own and manage retail location, expanding operations to include a cafe and a centre for family based programming.
  • Generated at minimum a quarter of a million dollars in revenue four consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
  • Maintain records of sales, profits and losses within the store.
  • Complete purchasing decisions based on customer demand and current market conditions.
  • Implement marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Cultivate relationships with customers to promote repeat business.
  • Host special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Manage website content updates, including product descriptions and imagery, ensuring physical inventory aligned with online availability.
  • Oversee execution, progress, workmanship, and team performance of classes, programs and events offered.
  • Broadened business scope to include events space and implemented comprehensive end-to-end party planning services.

Education

Print Journalism - Diploma

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
04-2007

Skills

  • Startup Development
  • Store Layout & Design
  • Promotional Planning
  • Business Marketing
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Administration
  • Sales Leadership
  • Fostering Strong Partnerships

Timeline

Store Owner

Curated Cradle
04.2018 - Current

Print Journalism - Diploma

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Najah Harb