Nancy Resume
- 1. NANCY D. ZIMBECK 12514 S. Alcan Circle (913)764-2327 home Olathe, Kansas (913)544-8628 cell nancyzimbeck@aol.com Summary: Experienced retail store manager with successful track record managing specialty, department and discount stores. Consistently exceeding company sales expectations and targets, hiring and training top talent, developing staff for increased responsibility and leadership roles. High energy team player with strong communication, strategic planning, forward thinking skills. Strengths Profit and Loss Management, merchandise procurement, inventory management and control, and Skills: asset protection Problem solver. Organized. Creative. Entrepreneurial spirit. Recruiting, training, and developing top talent for increased responsibility. Coaching and mentoring new store managers Developing customer loyalty through delivering outstanding branded experience Initiative in developing merchandising strategies, training associates in visual merchandising standards and executing corporate planograms. Developing and building relationships community partners, planning and organizing events Professional Community Outreach Coordinator – AraCremation (2016 to present) Experience: Creating awareness of Ara brand through calling on and educating related industry professionals in the local market. Hosting and participating in educational and planning seminars for end of life needs. Store Manager – The Vitamin Shoppe (2011-2015) Developed and managed high volume store within district. Recognized as senior resource “go to” in the district. Created highly trained staff to educate and serve customers health and wellness needs. Responsible for recruiting, scheduling and executing all vendor education seminars and sampling for district as well as creating and delivering district conference call information and directives. Store Manager- Gordmans (2009-2010) High volume store manager with responsibilities of up to $10 million dollars and up to 100 employees in peak seasons. Exceeded profit, sales and customer service loyalty scores. Executing merchandise flow in efficient and advantageous manner to stimulate additional sales through increased U.P.T. Store Owner- Something Else! a furniture, home décor, and gift shop (2006-2009) Developed and opened home décor store recognized as “place to shop” by KC Star (Getting Started) and Country Register. Built home décor business that had new retail and over 20 hand crafted artisans work showcased. Strong visuals, in home consultations, web based store. Created customer list of over 2,000 and maintained buying history of each in order to maximize sales and customer experience. Store Manager- Home Decorators Collection—(2005-2006) Opened first store in market for this catalog based company. Most successful opening in company history. Exceeded sales projections consistently. Delivered exceptional design services to customers through training and developing staff and managing inventory levels to meet demand. Store Manager--The Country Sampler Store – Overland Park, Kansas (1999–2005) Managed high volume retail store for catalog based company. Managed up to 200 artists and promoted their work in a retail setting. Consistently recognized for visual merchandising, sales, and customer service and crafter development and relations. Education: B.S., Textiles, Clothing and Design Minors: Fashion Merchandising, Business The University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska Recipient of Grace Margaret Morton Scholarship Successfully passed Series 7 Securities License (Investment Representative licensing) Licensed Kansas and Missouri Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agent Awards: Vitamin Shoppe--Highest increase over sales plan for entire region (150 stores) Country Sampler—Spirit award. Recognition for store exemplifying commitment to excellence Activities: Educational Autism advocate; Special Olympics; Encouragers; O.W.L.S.; Women’s Networking Group