April Labadie2935 Cottonwood Drive, Unit BWaterford, MI 48328-4911

aprillab@comcast.net(248) 672-1013

a.martin.labadie – Skype

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………A proven sales and training performer exceeding goals and expectations. A self-motivated and organized leader with experience in sharing sales and product knowledge, brand history and aesthetic. A multi-tasking asset with commitment to excellence in management, critical/positive thinking, collaboration, visual standards and sales.

Work Experience………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Pandora Jewelry Sept. 2010 – Feb. 2015Territory Merchandising Manager/Trainer Columbia, MDExceeded sell in and sell out goals by focus on training, analyzing key performance indicators, building brand and creating engaging, on trend displays consistent with global standards.

Daily coaching and group trainings on sales, visual standards, product knowledge and brand DNA.

Surpassed goals for training, coaching, branding and overall brand growth in region. Quarterly competitive trend analysis for merchandise, displays and POS. Analyzing sales reports for areas of opportunity; writing cloud orders. New store planning, installation and set ups leading regional team; fixture build-outs. Use of multi-level floor plans and directives, visuals set to brand specific standards. Setting displays and seasonal windows; providing planograms for store use. Conception, marketing and implementation of in store events to drive sales. Managing travel and expense budget in NE Michigan territory (Mackinac Island to

Roseville).

Mallory&Church/David Chu Design, LLC Oct. 2005 – Sept. 2010National Retail Merchandising Manager and Merchandiser New York, NY Achieved increased sales in men’s ties, hosiery and apparel via training and merchandising. Recruiting, directing and coaching U.S Merchandising team servicing 900 department stores.

Managing monthly payroll within budget; design and implementation of spreadsheets. Coordinating special projects (re-sticker, repackage, new line launches). Merchandising Detroit area stores to planograms, filling displays pulling markdowns. Negotiating quantity and quality of real estate; uncovering buried shipments. Floor moves, window installations, mannequin styling and fixture installations. Directions for staff and as customers on style, color, fashion choices, knotting techniques.

Heritage Travelware, LLC. Jun. 1995 – Sept. 2010 Territory Merchandiser/Trainer Elk Grove Village, ILIncreased sell through of luggage, brief cases and wallets by training in sales techniques and detailed product knowledge. Negotiating quantity and quality of real estate in department and specialty stores.

Training, visual merchandising and side by side selling in department and travel specialty stores.

Partnering and maintaining relationships stores, corporate offices and security personnel.

Monitoring all stock areas and ensuring all merchandise is represented on selling floor. Reviewing product mix, obtaining feedback, sharing unusual callouts with buying team.

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Regional market reviews, consumer observations and competitive brand analysis reports. 

Advance (Geneva) Watch Group Apr. 1997 – Sept. 2010 Merchandiser/Trainer/Brand Ambassador New York, NYMaximizing sales through visual merchandising and quantity and quality of real estate. Educating customers and sales associates on watches, brand specifics and history.

Visual Merchandising of fashion watches including Kenneth Cole greater Detroit and West Michigan.

Training in product knowledge, sales and sizing of fine and fashion watches. Assisting customers in selection and sizing of their watch Conducting and reporting physical inventory during every store visit. Reviewing product mix, obtaining feedback and sharing information buying team. Organizing and presenting staff and regional training sessions and workshops. Providing regional market observations to Buyer for market analysis reports. 

Skills……………………………………………

PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Firefox .pdf Editor Training and development Presentation skills Planning and organizing Partnership Critical/Creative thinking

Education…………………………………

Oakland UniversityRochester, MI1989– 1993Bachelors Degree, Communications and Broadcasting

University of DetroitDetroit, MI1986 – 1989Core curriculum, Presidential Scholarship