1. Stephen Kai Noble-Montaño
432 Shadetree Trail Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-749-8069 kai_noble@yahoo.com
REFERENCES:
Barton Shulman, President – Volant Consulting, Inc. Marc Rothbardt, VP Global Sourcing & Production – JD Fine & Co.
415-247-0500 barton@volant.net Known for 15 years 415-846-7874 (Worked at Gap Inc)
Michael Anthony, Entertainment Director – Supperclub,LLC San Francisco
415-726-2190 michael@supperclub-sf.comKnown for 9 years
SKILLS SUMMARY
Experienced in both fast and moderately paced work environments; landscaping, food, office, and retail
Management of multiple projects while keeping priority, integrity, consistency, focus, and attention to detail
Educated in creating an atmosphere where ideas and concerns are equally discussed and addressed
Team player with the ability to assign tasks or contribute at any level
Tech skills: Mac/IBM, Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Internet, POS systems
EXPERIENCE
Starbucks – Twin Falls – Partner, Barista Oct 2014 – present
 Provide memorable experiences while serving beverages & food according to company standards
 Handle cash, maintain cleanliness, and retain recipes for 100’s of beverages while serving the drive-through & lobby
 Deliver excellent customer service to returning guests, while making recommendations & accommodations to new ones
Pier1 – Twin Falls – Sales Associate Oct 2014 – present
 Process shipment deliveries on a weekly basis, preparing it for the sales floor including assembly of fixtures/furniture
 Align product & furniture according to company standards and layouts, through multiple phases
 Give outstanding service, assist with visual merchandising, obtain client info for special orders, and conduct transactions
American Eagle Outfitters – Twin Falls – Sales Associate July 2014 – present
 Expedite shipment of online orders processed from the store to customers nationwide
 Complete floor moves of seasonal product/merchandise, aligning to company standards & shop-ability
 Provide excellent service and driving sales while making style recommendations according to assortment in-store & online
Supperclub – San Francisco – Lead server, Receptionist, Host Oct 2005 – June 2014
 Align serving team & dining room to 4 star service quality while maintaining Supperclub’s standards
 Coordinate, host and run late-night services at the front door including cover and door-lists
 Provide excellent customer service and VIP treatment to returning guests and investors
 Answer phones, take reservations, provide dining information and help on additional tasks as needed
 Plan and map out dinner reservations, check in guests, run beverages and pace performances throughout dinner
Old Navy, Flagship Store - San Francisco - Merchandise Manager June 2011 - Feb 2012
 Track, report department sell-through & react to inventory levels in a high-traffic/volume location
 Maintain company standards through mapping & visual congruencies
 Train and coach direct reports & associates on company policies, sales initiatives & directives
 Implement first phase of 4-level whole-store remodel
Blick Art Materials, Flagship Store – Berkeley & San Francisco – Sales Manager Nov 2007 – Sept 2010
 Manage daily store functions from open to close procedures, sales goals, promotions, and special orders
 Apply company standards to training modules & implement review process to keep employees on track
 Organize back areas for receiving, stock, & merchandising fixtures
 Consistently provide excellent assistance to the needs of the team & store
Gump’s – San Francisco – Freelance, Visual Merchandiser Dec 2006 – April 2008
 Assist in implementation of window displays, graphics, collections, and their maintenance
 Adjust store layout to current trends with the catalogue and assist with large moves
 Maintain visual standards given through the Director of Visual Merchandising
 Produce key elements needed for visual displays, samples or fixturing
Gap Inc, Flagship Store – San Francisco – Visual Merchandising Expert Sept 2005 – Jan 2007
 Align seasonal product according to Merchant’s plan and assign to store layout including fixturing, lighting, installations, in-store Po
of Views, 8 windows and cash-wrap displays to company standards
 Translate corporate visual direction to store architecture and communicate to the floor team; provide feedback
 Store lead on all marketing, tactile graphics, and imprint standards regarding window displays
 Map merchandise flow and product placement given Merchandise reports or Field Managers/Visual Merchants direction, with an
emphasis in Women’s Accessories
 Assist in multi-phase remodel of whole-store
Gap Inc, Corporate Offices – San Francisco – Production Order Mgmt Specialist Oct 2000 – May 2003
 Sync PO system to match merchant/production expectations on multiple deadlines for 5 departments
 Classify garments for importation and work with overseas partners to ensure proper construction
 Work cross-functionally to maintain data integrity and develop better business practices for Production
 Extensive background in knit garment construction and general in-store visual merchandising

2. Stephen Kai Noble-Montaño
432 Shadetree Trail Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-749-8069 kai_noble@yahoo.com
REFERENCES:
Barton Shulman, President – Volant Consulting, Inc. Marc Rothbardt, VP Global Sourcing & Production – JD Fine & Co.
415-247-0500 barton@volant.net Known for 15 years 415-846-7874 (Worked at Gap Inc)
Michael Anthony, Entertainment Director – Supperclub,LLC San Francisco
415-726-2190 michael@supperclub-sf.comKnown for 9 years
 Facilitate and lead monthly meeting to strengthen consistency for all POMS in the Brand Division
ADDITIONAL WORK
Petfood Express – San Francisco – Assistant Manager May 2012 – Nov 2012
Paxton Gate – San Francisco – Assistant to the Designer July 2004 – Oct 2005
Northpoint Communications – San Francisco – Lead Receptionist Nov 1998 – Oct 2000
Macromedia – San Francisco – Receptionist/Facilities June 1997 – Nov 1998