Claire Hinderaker

Sales Support Specialist - Affinity Group

(2024-08)

Partner with marketing and sales teams to streamline funnels and resolve inquiries with speed and accuracy
Leverage CRM systems to track leads, support pipeline activity, and maintain organized client records
Rapidly mastered product portfolio to deliver informed sales support across multiple team functions

Assistant Manager - J. Crew

(2025-09 - 2026-08)

Led store team through supervision, coaching, and development initiatives to consistently hit KPI targets
Drove clienteling and relationship-building strategies to elevate customer satisfaction and repeat sales
Oversaw inventory management, loss prevention, and visual merchandising to uphold brand standards

Assistant Store Manager - Free People

(2023-08 - 2024-04)

Motivated and directed staff to meet sales targets while maintaining high-quality customer experiences
Managed all customer escalations and complaints professionally, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolution
Executed new hire onboarding and training programs to accelerate team readiness and performance

Journalism/Writing Intern - MURDER MURDER NEWS

(2023-01 - 2023-05)

Produced daily investigative articles on true crime cases, applying rigorous research to ensure factual accuracy

Business Manager & Event Planner/Host - Arches Literary Magazine & Mount Mary English Department

(2021-09 - 2022-12)

Managed literary magazine operations and coordinated annual English Department event from planning through execution

Receptionist, Salon Manager - The Audubon Salon

(2020-08 - 2021-10)

Thrived in a fast paced work environment where multitasking was essential

Handled full front-desk and salon operations including stylist scheduling, client communications, and administrative tasks

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