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Aaron T. Bowser
(e-mail)aaron.bowser27@gmail.com 734-985-0390

Education Howard University, Washington, DC
1994-2000
Major: Marketing/ Legal Studies

Work Experience
Jan 2010-Present The GAP, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI
Brand Marketing & Visual Manager
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key partners (Graphic Design, Marketing, Merchandising and Store Design and Operations) to ensure cohesive and brand relevant in-store presentation
• Develop creative and market leading visual merchandising solutions for Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s departments through product presentation, visual techniques, mannequin styling and product placement
• Determine new fashion presentations as needed keeping within the company’s visual guidelines; Enhance, construct, execute and maintain dynamic window and floor displays based on corporately directed concepts

July 2010- Dec 2010 Jockey, Howell, MI
Assistant Manager
• Assisted with annual sales budget preparation and monthly forecasting of sales performance, headcount and expenditures; analyze and report sales performance, trending and historical information, to Regional Management
• Developed performance reports for corporate headquarters to ensure tracking of departmental key performance indicators, and assuring tracking mechanism for all metrics
• Assisted in the execution of corporate development programs (accountability process, individual development planning, service theme implementation) as directed by the Store Manager
• Assisted Store Manager with visual merchandising as detailed by Director of Visual Merchandising; managed efficient and effective handling of all merchandise from shipment receipt, processing, merchandising floor-sets and replenishment systems
• Assisted in managing store scheduling and payroll to meet sales and payroll goals, based on the Store Manager’s guidelines and approval

Feb. 08 – Jan. 10 Verizon Wireless Authorized Dealer, Oxon Hill, MD & Lanham, MD
Store Manager
• Oversaw two stores and employees with responsibility of managing all aspects of the store operation and profitability, a staff of sales associates, resolving all customer issues, and generating business to business (B2B) sales
• Drove and led sales performance up for my territory in the Mid-Atlantic area by 15% during my first 2 months; Surpassed individual and store sales goals through coaching, training, continually developing a sales team, monitoring and reviewing sales team progress
• Conducted one on one reviews with all location employees to build more effective communications, to identify training and development needs and to provide insight for the improvement of sales associates activity and performance

Oct. 07-Feb. 08 The GAP, Inc., Rockville, MD
Logistics/ Merchandising Manager
• Set and prioritized daily store business goals with HOS
• Ensured store standards and processes are consistently maintained at all times; Provided on-the-job training to all employees on company initiatives and standards to ensure that everyone fully understands company direction
• Coordinated cashier breaks, lunch and shift changes
• Enforced all Loss Prevention policies and communicated violations to the leadership team
• Generated and analyzed merchandising reports to make necessary product placement adjustments based on selling and company reports
• Performed stock transfers of damaged and defective merchandise, completed re-ticketing of merchandise and charge sends according to Stock Supervisor Manual
• Maintained brand integrity in all areas of visual display

(Took a break to become a full-time studio and tour musician.)

Oct. 98-Mar. 01 AT&T, Rockville, MD
Assistant Manager
• Contributed to the achievement of all store financial, revenue, and expense targets
• Kept up with current trends/product knowledge about AT&T’s services
• Provided sales associate and cash register training to new sales associates
• Kept and maintained accurate daily sales records of transactions
• Maintained proper inventory controls, facilitated inventory transactions and maintained compliance with AT&T Mobility store standards

June 94-Oct.98 K-Mart/ Sears Corporation, Clinton, MD
Department Manager
• Oversaw two departments and responsible for opening and closing out departments daily
• Trained new associates on registers and company policies within my department
• Executed projects in a timely manner as directed by HOS
• Handled complex customer service situations in compliance with company policy and procedures
• Ensured high standards of organization and cleanliness on sales floor

Additional Training: Took courses in Sales, Fashion Merchandising & Marketing, Selling, Retail Marketing, Retail Management and Organizational Behavior