Ranae Blanke

Ranae Blanke is an experienced retail manager currently serving as the Manager at Downeast Home & Clothing since April 2022, where responsibilities include enhancing customer experiences, motivating sales teams, overseeing inventory, and managing labor costs. Prior to this role, Ranae worked as a self-employed homemaker from January 2016 to April 2022, taking time off to focus on family needs after a personal tragedy. Ranae's extensive experience in retail also includes positions as a Buyer, Director of Social Media, Store Manager, and Co-Manager at Hobby Lobby, as well as Store Manager at Pier 1 Imports. Ranae holds a degree in Advanced Social Media from the University of San Francisco.