Houston, Texas, United States
Over 10 years retail management experience. Consistently exceeded sales goals while reducing employee turnover. Experience opening new store locations. Experience in turn-around situations.
An interesting and fun toy store that encourages children to explore the world of unique toys and books that deliver thoughtful, delightful, imaginative play.
Anne McGilvray is a premier gift sales organization with showrooms in Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and San Francisco, representing over 110 lines of gifts, books, and toys. Some of the lines I represented included: Accoutrements, Alex, Blue Q, Crocodile, Douglas Toys, Duncan Toys, GAMMA GO, IPG, o.r.e. originals, Patch, and Scholastic.
Supervised a staff of 45 and enrollment of 145 preschool children. Wrote and maintained a $1.2 million budget. Increased enrollment by 35%.
Coordinated and supervised volunteers for the children's department. Managed through an extensive building remodel and a change in curriculum.
Oversaw all food and retail operations including buying for both. Supervised a staff of 10. Applied for and participated in Nutcracker Market. Met market-set sales goal and was invited to return the following year.