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Ashleigh Ranatza

Chicago,IL

Summary

Passionate and results-oriented leader with a strong eye for style, smart buying, and customer experience. Skilled at blending creativity with strategy to drive sales, build lasting client relationships, and curate merchandise that truly connects with the customer. Always focused on solutions, team growth, and making every interaction count. Highly adaptable and quick to learn new roles, environments, and responsibilities

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager/Retail Sales Associate

Ford General Men's Boutique
02.2022 - 01.2025
  • Led daily operations and elevated the customer experience in an upscale men's boutique
  • Supervised and trained sales team, improving product knowledge and closing rates
  • Styled merchandise, managed vendor relations, and coordinated inventory logistics
  • Oversaw budget, sales tracking, payroll support, and scheduling
  • Organized events to boost traffic and engagement; implemented loss prevention measures
  • Grew e-commerce presence
  • Delivered high-level customer service and styled clients in premium menswear
  • Created social media content and campaigns to promote products and events
  • Managed inventory and POS transactions with accuracy and professionalism

Character Actor/Customer Experience

Kilburn Media-Contract
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Portrayed multiple costumed characters, engaging guests through improvisation and dance to create a fun, memorable, and safe experience.
  • Explored different vocal techniques such as pitch, accentuation, cadence, and inflection while speaking lines aloud.
  • Created detailed backstories for each character to help inform the performance.
  • Assisted crew members between takes by providing support where needed.
  • Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
  • Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
  • Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management And Tourism

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
05-2017

Skills

  • Customer Experience Optimization
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Team Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Sales Strategy/Goal Setting
  • E-Commerce
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Personalized Client Styling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Merchandise Buying/Vendor Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Graduate of The Second City's Conservatory Program

Timeline

Store Manager/Retail Sales Associate

Ford General Men's Boutique
02.2022 - 01.2025

Character Actor/Customer Experience

Kilburn Media-Contract
09.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management And Tourism

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Ashleigh Ranatza