Frances K. Allen
Phone: 410-***-****
Email: abi81b@r.postjobfree.com
Odenton, MD 21113
Qualifications
I am a loyal and dedicated individual who has a great deal of ambition. Although I have
extensive experience in the retail industry, I love to learn, and am always up to a
challenge. I work well in a team setting, while also work very efficiently on my own. I am
seeking a position where I can give my best to an employer.
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Experience
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries - Odenton,
MD, Jul 1998 - Jan 2010
Reliable Stores Inc – Columbia, MD, Jul
1989 - Jul 1998
Merchandiser/Buyer
• Updated the company owned computer system to allow visibility of new products
at POS including stock pricing, options table, one time add ons, seat factors, unit
control, stock add ons, package codes, vendor margin and line up tables
• Managed $35+ million in inventory in four regional distribution centers from the
midwest to the east coast
• Maintained quarterly inventory targets for upholstery and casegoods as well as
reduced the clearance inventory to below 10% companywide
• Increased distribution center turns from 4 to 7.5 in 24 months
• Participated in development of line-up selection using market trend analysis
information with additional focus on timing the purchase of new product to be
flowed when the discontinued was depleted from distribution centers based on rate
of sale
• Updated the company owned computer system to allow visibility of new products
at POS
• Analyzed merchandise performance within product category to monitor statistical
objectives, adapt as needed and increase sales volume
• Maximized sales and profitability of retail operations through execution of
company programs with a focus on financial and inventory performance
• Built strong vendor relations to establish a solid business plan including detailed
promotional programs
• Monitored fabric protection programs to insure company standard on penetration
and bottom line profits
• Identified growth opportunities and risk in the assortment, developed contingency
plans
• Participated in enhancement testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and new
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dealer rollout in RMS
• Participate in the selection of advertised merchandise and entered the
promotional details in the computer system
Store Manger
• Managed total store level operations, including recruiting, staff hiring, training,
evaluation and work schedules
• Assisted inventory team in identifying merchandise and researching shrink to
identify opportunities for process improvement
• Managed commission sales staff and merchandised retail floor display to
maximize sales and profits
• Provided excellent customer service to new and existing customers, quickly
resolving issues and questions as they arose
• Cross-trained personnel on additional skills, saving labor costs, improving
productivity and boosting employee job satisfaction
Education
• General Studies
Odessa College, Odessa, TX
Computer Skills
Microsoft - Word, Excel, Power Point
Adobe Acrobat
RMS (Retail Management System)
DS (Demand Solutions)