Grace Gallagher
Negaunee,MI
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented leader with experience in retail, marketing, strategy, planning, team management and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
SweatNET
02.2018 - Current
- Founded and franchised a grass roots marketing company in the health and wellness field that connects members to partners through community.
- Complete P&L management for over $10m annual revenue operation.
- Hired, trained and managed the Charlotte team, creating strategies for franchise partners to employ.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Created, scheduled and executed community events ranging in size from 5-500 on a monthly basis. Managed and coordinated technology, staffing, marketing, equipment rentals, instructors and vendor communication for seamless execution.
- Created, documented and employed sales initiatives locally and nationally to achieve yearly growth goals in the 5 pillars of the business; Membership, Studio Partnerships, Events, Sponsorships, and Corporate Wellness.
- Worked B2B and B2C to create and employ strategies that boost sales and membership goals.
Assistant Store Manager
Lululemon
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Project & Marketing Manager
National Heat & Power
12.2012 - 11.2016
- Responsible for estimating, bidding and general management of commercial HVAC and plumbing jobs from $10,000 to $2,000,000.
- Worked directly with suppliers negotiating material pricing, specification and lead times to ensure project quality, profitability and efficacy.
- Conducted site visits and weekly meetings to promote team organization and on-time deliverables to customers.
- Responsible for completely rebranding the entire corporate identity including a new corporate logo, website and promotional material increasing the company's web and phone traffic by nearly 300%.
Education
BA - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH08-2013
Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Mentoring and training
- Project management
- Stock control
- Staff management
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Client relationships
- Detail Oriented
- Self-starter
- Time Management
- Budget management
Timeline
Managing Director
SweatNET
02.2018 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Lululemon
11.2016 - 06.2018
Project & Marketing Manager
National Heat & Power
12.2012 - 11.2016
BA - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
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