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Hi, I'm Kathryn Basham. Welcome to my profile!
Kathryn Basham's Bio:
Kathryn Basham's Experience:
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Manager/Trainer at Borders
2003 - 2011o Several management team positions in Louisville and the traveling position of Designated Sort Specialist. o As Training Supervisor trained preexisting Hawley-Cooke employees and new hires in Borders policies and procedures. Coached employees through the culture shift while transitioning from an independent to a corporate environment of Borders. Made recruitment and training a high priority throughout my tenure. o As Sales Manager used financial and analytical management tools to ensure that sales, profitability, and productivity goals were met. Analyzed sales data to develop and implement action plans to address trends and opportunities. o As Sales Manager consistently drove sales and maintained an environment where customers enjoyed a rich shopping experience. Monitored productivity and performance of hourly staff and addressed performance issues. o As Inventory Supervisor planned and implemented store layout changes. Deployed to stores in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio to oversee and facilitate transitions of stores to new inventory procedures and processes. o As Designated Sort Specialist opened three stores (Alameda, CA; Freeport, NJ; Baton Rouge, LA) and facilitated training sessions for staff demonstrating a strong focus on visual presentation and the training of new management teams in roles and procedures.
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Manager at Hawley-Cooke Booksellers
May 2001 - January 2003As Floor Manager created and executed visual presentation for the store to maintain the stores reputation as a unique and eclectic independent local bookseller. Hired and trained staff to achieve company goals including sales and satisfaction and modeled the company culture to assist in integrating staff into the bookseller community.
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Recent MBA Grad at Actively Seeking Employment
July 2014
Kathryn Basham's Education:
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Universite de Moncton
2011 – 2014Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Miami University
1997 – 2001Bachelor of Philosophy - School of Interdisciplinary StudiesConcentration: Creative Writing, Women's Studies, and Marketing.
Kathryn Basham's Interests & Activities:
E-Learning, Graphic Design, Continuous Learning, Infographics, Photography