SHERI ANN PLUM

15215 Borman Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138

Cellular Phone: 402.208.9060
Email: spa187a6@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Worked at Yankee Candles as Assistant Manager handling most aspects of operat
ions management, sales and services
. Successful at Bag aN Save, Dress Barn, Econo Lodge, Super Target, Hy-Vee, Sea
rs, Randallas, Catherineas & Hughas Market
. Visionary a" a global thinker a" able to see what can be done and what to do;
let nothing get in the way of company progress
. Superior organizational, interpersonal and human relations skills a" make a p
ositive difference in lives of a variety of people
. Tenacious a" able to complete designated tasks and responsibilities with outs
tanding results under deadline situations
. Thrive on mental activity a" love challenges and welcome new opportunities in
ever-changing environments consistently
. Work well independently and/or a loyal team player; appreciate working with t
he team to exceed elevated company goals
. Inquisitive collector of thought, words, facts and information
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
2007, YANKEE CANDLES, Assistant Manager and Retail Sales Associate
Responsible for the business operations in the absence of the Manager. Key holde
r; opened/closed store. Brought in stock; entered information about stock via co
mputer; put the merchandise on the display. Did displays; did the banking. Scree
ned potential employees; assisted with staff management during my shift. Outreac
h marketing a" purchased candles to give away for promotional advertisements. Pu
rchased and donated (from my own funds) candles during community events. Ensured
the best customer service possible. Maintained excellent public relations withi
n the local community to enhance sales.
2007, BAG aN SAVE, Deli Clerk a" Customer Service Representative
2005 to 2007, DRESS BARN, Assistant Manager (2006 to 2008) and Retail Sales Ass
ociate (2005 to 2006)
Opened/closed the retail store; accountable for all aspects of operations manag
ement including sales, service and staffing.
Did the books; maintained accurate records for the store. Checked in stock; ass
isted in all areas of shipping and receiving.
Responsible for merchandising and displays. Motivated, trained and supervised S
ales Associates. Community outreach work.
2005, ECONO LODGE, Front Desk Clerk
2005, SUPER TARGET, Fill-in as a Facilitator/Guest Supervisor Trainee and Cashi
er
Trained in many areas of management; gave presentation on how to sell credit ca
rds and marketing to new staff.
1994 to 1995, HY-VEE FOOD STORE, Cashier
1993, RANDALLaS SUPERMARKET, Cashier
2000 to 2001, CATHERINEaS BOUTIQUE, Sales Associate
1996 to 1997, SEARS, Retail Sales Associate
1989 to 1991, HUGHaS MARKET, Studio City, California, Cashier a" Worked where m
ovie producers and stars shopped; this time
period was just before the canyon heading into Beverly Hills. Had to have a spe
cial kind of customer service skills to work
 with these people as they were powerful people and anyone of them could have sh
ut the door of store, if they felt they were
not treated in a manner, in which they felt they deserved. Aware of peopleas pu
rchasing needs. Remain flexible with clientele.
1983 to 1985, HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA, General Office Clerk I & II
1979 to 1980, CARLaS JR. RESTAURANT, Cashier
EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING:
. Metropolitan Community College, 40 credits, Major: Business Administration, M
ember of Phi Theta Kappa a" scholastic
honorary; Deanas List and National Deanas List, Omaha, Nebraska, attended fro
m 2002 to Present
. National College, Sioux Falls, SD, Business Administration, Superior Academic
Performance, Deanas List Natal College, 1994
. Los Angeles Unified School district Division of Adult and Occupational Educat
ion Regional Occupational Center, 180 Hours
. Cashier Training and Certification a" Union Job while working in California
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
. Adaptable person with strength in making decisions and solving problems with
the ability to focus for long periods of time
. Confident achiever a" need to achieve and accomplish objectives to help the c
ustomers, staff members and the organization
. Productive professional, respectful team leader and detail-oriented decision
maker who is drawn to all areas of learning
. Reliable individual and quick learner who is willing to take a risk and help
people a" take the initiative and get good results
. Plan, develop and implement appropriate, workable and profitable procedures i
n busy workplaces a" ensure quality work
. Responsible for self a" very self-motivated and hard-working; have a strong a
wards of the business needs of diverse people
. Very familiar with administrative assistance and office work; proficient with
internet, email, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
. Do what needs to be done and complete tasks that other people will not do a"
no job is too small
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
. Volunteer at church a" work for fund-raisers and events a" participate; helpe
d implement a Scrip Program
. Former volunteer at the Food Bank and volunteered on my own time during emplo
yment with companies
. Community outreach including the participation in Breast Cancer through Dress
Barn
. 24-Hour Fitness membershipa" physical fitness
REFERENCES: Available upon Request