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GARRY JONES708 West 48th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 | (H) 8162999065 | Justgarry83@gmail.com

High-energy background in a fast-paced retail environment, with special abilities to aesthetically display products to increasetheir visual appeal and maximize sales. Tenacious and resourceful, with deep insight into handling market research and analysiswork to determine customers\' preferences.

Have a flair for design and color. I\'m creative, imaginativeand energetic understand a company\'s target markets andknow how to appeal to them. Aware of current trends andactivities in design, fashion and culture. Good communicationskills to present ideas to others. Able to concentrate and work totight deadlines. Able to use large and small spaces effectively.Self-motivated and practical.

Communication skills problem analysis and assessmentjudgment. Problem solving decision making planning andorganizing work. Time management attention to detail and highlevel of accuracy. Delegation of authority and responsibility.Information gathering and monitoring coaching skills initiativeintegrity adaptability teamwork and collaboration.

05/2013 to 07/2016Office Manager/Record ManagerKnowledgebank – One Loudoun 20365 Exchange Street Ashburn, VA 20147Serve as the point person for office manager duties including maintenance, mailing, shopping, supplies, equipment, bills, anderrands. Organize and schedule meetings and appointments. Partner with HR to maintain office policies as necessary. Organizeoffice operations and procedures. Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment. Manage relationships with vendors,service providers, and landlord, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time. Manage contract and price negotiationswith office vendors, service providers and office lease. Manage office G&A budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting.Provide general support to visitors. Record all major documents in it\'s correct folder in a timely manner.

10/2013 to 11/2015SalesMichael Kors – 4747 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64112Meet sales goals and utilize the elevated levels of sales and service to maximize sales performance. Demonstrate an in-depthknowledge of merchandize. After closing a sale, monitor all details. Ensure customer satisfaction comply with all sales relatedpolicies and procedures. Maintain a keen interest in the fashion industry and market trends.

08/2006 to 05/2013Visual ManagerH&M – 440 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, includingwindow and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts. Conducting research on current and future trends in design andlifestyle, and associated target market features. Meeting with sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies.Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting. Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visualmaterials. Working with architectural features of stores to maximize the available space.

2002High School Diploma:Crockett Technical High School - Detroit