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Sara ( Yei Hyoun) Kim

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Tory Burch
10.2023 - Current
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members while providing constructive feedback resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Assistant Store Manager

Toryburch Outlet
09.2021 - 09.2022

Sales associate (2021/September), Keyholder (2022/February) and started ASM (2022/June).

  • Always have Top 3 sales result and royalty customer list.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.


Key Holder/ Visual Manager

Swarovski
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing. Always being in Top 3 performance.
  • Communicate with customers smoothly and provide customized services
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services
  • Ability to understand what I must do in the store and grasp the parts of how the store should operate
  • Ability to communicate with the colleague and passionate about teamwork.
  • Available about visual knowledge to display items
  • Collaborated with the management team on implementing strategies to achieve store''s monthly sales targets.

Teaching Assistant

University of Manitoba Korean Course
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assist professor about course to check student attendance, check recordings, have a tutoring session with students etc
  • To helping for student about course environment by smooth communication.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.

Assistant Teacher Volunteer

Korean Language School, Grant Park High School
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Teach kindergarten (5-7 years olds) students
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Manitoba
03.2022

Grant Park High School
2015

Skills

  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Display Setup
  • Database Management
  • POS systems operations
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Sales Strategies
  • Customer Service Management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Inventory Control

Languages

English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Tory Burch
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Toryburch Outlet
09.2021 - 09.2022

Key Holder/ Visual Manager

Swarovski
01.2020 - 01.2021

Teaching Assistant

University of Manitoba Korean Course
01.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Teacher Volunteer

Korean Language School, Grant Park High School
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Manitoba

Grant Park High School
Sara ( Yei Hyoun) Kim