-1Jody Kann

858 Moraine Dr. Lincoln, NE 68510

402-217-3361
jlkann@windstream.net

Objective

Results oriented individual focused to profit and loss responsibilities seeks a challenging position that
will utilize the organizational and motivational skills that have been acquired in 5 years of retail
management through marketing changes.

Qualifications

Five years of sales and supervisory management in a fast paced retail environment. Thirteen years of
experience obtaining effective oral communication skills and applying creative resolutions to a
diversity of customers needs and wants.

Business Experience

Younkers Department Store #447, Lincoln, NE

Sales Area Manager 08/2005-02/2010

Responsible for the operation of a $4.6 million sales market, assist store management in maintaining
and operating a profitable store through analyzing sales reports, identify opportunities and promote
sales. Assisting in the interviewing, training, coaching and development of associates growth while
fostering a diverse work environment. Fulfilling Manager on Duty role in accordance to company
policies and procedures.

* Met and achieved area sales +105%, 3 out of 5 years of management employment.
* Received 4, Star Maker Management awards and 1 Customer Service award.
* Appointed Instant Credit Capitan by Regional District Manager for 2009, achieved +103% to goal
for the year.
* Started at a grade level 2 management status and graduated to a grade level 3 management status.
* Opportunity to successfully manage, Men’s, Kids, Juniors, Shoes, Accessories, Intimate Apparel,
Dresses, Coats, and Petites, Women’s and Missy RTW

Younkers Department Store #447, Lincoln, NE

Merchandiser 07/2002-08/2005

Operations of RF Scanners for the completion of sale price adjustment executed in a accurate and
timely manor. Executing the placement of new stock arrivals in a timely and efficient manor in
accordance to company visual and merchandising standards.

*Successfully operated and executed a $4.6 million sales area with minimal management supervision.

Dillards Department Store #344, Lincoln, NE

Sales Associate 10/1997-07/2002
Operations of POS Terminals efficiently and accurately. Responsible for the operations of RF
Scanners for the completion of sale price adjustments. Merchandising and placement of new receipts
accordance to sales flow maps. Initiate the sales of merchandise by evaluating customers needs and
wants. Maintain and exceeding sales per hour utilizing customer service skills.

*Successfully maintaining and exceeded above standard sales per hour quotas.

Education / Achievements / Certifications

*High School Diploma - Pius X High School

Lincoln, NE
*Colorado Institute of Art - 1 year Fashion Merchandising
Denver, CO
*Management Development Program Course - 1 year
Developed by Harvard Manage Mentor

Other Achievements
*Certified Shoe selling and Foundations Fit Specialist