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Summer Hou

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Results-driven professional with 3 years of leadership experience in retail, specializing in team management, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Skilled in strategic planning and data analysis, with a proven ability to drive performance and collaborate across departments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Leader

lululemon
Shanghai
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Led a diverse team of 11 members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Managed daily operations, including scheduling and task assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and optimal staff performance.
  • Implemented goal-setting strategies and tracked progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance team development and performance.
  • Developed and executed merchandising plans based on customer buying habits, improving product placement.
  • Coordinated with marketing and product teams for successful product launches, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Enhanced customer service quality and efficiency by developing and implementing solutions that improved service speed and satisfaction scores.

Department Manager

Decathlon
Shanghai
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Led a team of six Sport Leaders, enhancing performance through ongoing training and development.
  • Analyzed sales figures to develop strategies that increased sales by 23.2% and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired qualified candidates, building a high-performing team aligned with company goals.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery and optimal product selection, negotiating favourable terms to support sales goals.
  • Organized promotional events and managed visual merchandising, boosting brand awareness and elevating the customer experience.

Marketing Intern

Terex
Shanghai
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Collaborated with design teams to create visuals that enhanced messaging across marketing channels, contributing to improved brand consistency and engagement.
  • Collected and analyzed customer data in collaboration with the sales team to inform strategic decisions on product pricing and positioning, supporting data-driven marketing strategies.
  • Generated and managed content for various media platforms, including websites and social media, to increase brand visibility and audience engagement.
  • Coordinated product launches and press releases, ensuring successful execution of publicity initiatives that boosted brand awareness.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
06-2021

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service Enhancement
  • Human Resources Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Marketing and Content Creation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Key Leader

lululemon
11.2022 - 05.2024

Department Manager

Decathlon
04.2021 - 11.2022

Marketing Intern

Terex
05.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

McMaster University
Summer Hou