1. Resume: Dana Schmidt / Tel: (912) 508-5912 / Email: dana-kristen@hotmail.com
Dana Kristen Schmidt
33 Neva Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
Tel: (912) 508-5912
Email: dana-kristen@hotmail.com
Summary
Experienced retail management and indoor sales professional; proficient in customer service, vendor
relations and employee and human resources management
Experience
Human Resources Manager, Kmart, Savannah, GA May 2014 – Present
 Responsible for overall employee management, to include: Shift scheduling, applicant interviews,
hiring decisions, payroll management, new employee on-boarding (60-90 total employees)
 Manage and supervise part time employees including service desk, hard line and soft line
merchandisers, cashiers and stockroom staff (approximately 30 p/t employees per shift)
 Provide new employee and ongoing employee training and development
 Responsible for staff adjustments, holiday hiring and staff reductions as necessary
 Substitute cash management responsibilities as necessary
 Manage office supply purchasing and replenishment
Cash Office Operations Associate, Kmart, Savannah, GA, Mar 2012 – May 2014
 Responsible for accurate and ongoing operating cash management including: store operations
cash, payroll and daily deposits; handling in excess of $55,000.00 per day
 Supervise counting office, complete all cash management reporting, payroll and deposit
preparation
 Manage cash register monies, including: distribution for opening and closing
 Contribute to in-store procurement, restocking and other tasks as necessary
 Report to Kmart District Manager and local Store Manager
President / Owner, Savannah Fabric and Upholstery, Savannah, GA, Oct 2007 – Feb 2012
 Profit and loss responsibility for +$200k per year retail fabric and upholstery services business
 Direct management responsibility for (up to) 7 sales and upholstery employees
 Sales and customer service management for both indoor and outdoor sales of fabrics and
services
 Responsible for inventory selection, purchase and vendor management
 Managed all finances, including payroll, inventory procurement and taxes
Manager, Atlas Fabric and Upholstery, Savannah, GA, Apr 2003 – Sep 2007
 Direct daily management responsibility for 8 full and part time employees including scheduling
 Responsible for operating finances, weekly payroll processing and nightly deposits
 Worked with vendors to ensure timely deliveries, inventory replenishment and payment
 Customer service management and indoor sales management
Server/Wait Staff/Bartender, The Lady & Sons Restaurant, Savannah, GA, Jan 1996 – Aug 2002
 Recognized “Top Seller,” serving 80-100 customers per shift
 Responsible for restaurant opening and closing
 Significant daily cash management responsibilities

2. Resume: Dana Schmidt / Tel: (912) 508-5912 / Email: dana-kristen@hotmail.com
Education
Angelina Community College, Lufkin, TX, Attended 1992 - 1994
(Coursework in General Studies and Nursing)
Lufkin High School, Lufkin, TX, Graduated 1992
(General Studies)
Skills & Attributes
 Proficient in MS Office, QuickBooks
 Typing: 100 WPM
 Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
 Loyal, punctual and honest
References available upon request