Aimee Craig
Delaware,OH
Summary
Results-oriented multi-unit manager with extensive experience in recruiting, developing, and retaining high performing teams. Forward-thinking when coaching and cross-training employees for future growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
JJill
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Achieved or exceeded sales targets through strategic initiatives, including staff training and customer engagement tactics.
- Ranked in top 20 company-wide for surpassing sales plan and KPI goals in spring 2024.
- Managed store team operations, ensuring optimal performance through strategic scheduling and evaluations.
- Executed floor sets and merchandise updates to maintain strong visual standards and maximize sales.
- Recruited staff to ensure continuous store coverage and operational efficiency.
Multi-Unit General Manager
Chico's FAS
Columbus, OH
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed multiple brands and locations in the Columbus market, including Chico's WHBM, and Soma
- Lead the #1 Store to sales comp and leverage in all of Chico's FAS for 2022
- Doubled store volume in 2022
- District recruiter for 20 stores in the Columbus and Cleveland markets
- Chico's Product knowledge captain for the region in 2022
- District trainer for new store managers
Assistant Store Manager Talent and Development
Athleta
Alpharetta, GA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed a staff of 50 in a $10 million store to meet sales objectives.
- Handled performance management for the store
- Recruited, hired, and onboarded all new candidates
- Product knowledge trainer for the store
- Succession planning for all store positions
Store Manager
Brighton Collectibles
Tulsa, OK
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Increased sales volume through successful outreach and execution of store events
- Executed all visual floor sets and managed store assortment
- Created a selling culture with personal client connections
- Top 20 Volume increase 4th quarter 2016
Area Manager, Personal Shopper
Dillards
Louisville, KY
02.2011 - 05.2016
- Achieved personal and departmental goals through client development and outreach
- Hired, trained, and coached staff to meet goals
Sales Representative
Parfums Givenchy
Louisville, KY
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Achieved sales goals in the Macy's and Dillards accounts
- Trained and educated staff on products and planned and executed special events
Human Resource Manager, Area Sales Manager
Macy's
Louisvlle, KY
08.1997 - 05.2006
- Recruited, hired, and trained sales and management team in a 70 Million dollar store
- Succession planning and job placement
- Held job openings under 2% for a staff of 300
- Facilitated performance reviews for the store
- Administered store wages and benefits and advocated company policies to ensure fair work practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Indiana University Bloomington
Skills
- Team building
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Visual Merchandising
Timeline
Store Manager
JJill
10.2023 - 10.2024
Multi-Unit General Manager
Chico's FAS
03.2020 - 05.2023
Assistant Store Manager Talent and Development
Athleta
02.2019 - 09.2019
Store Manager
Brighton Collectibles
05.2016 - 11.2018
Area Manager, Personal Shopper
Dillards
02.2011 - 05.2016
Sales Representative
Parfums Givenchy
08.2006 - 01.2011
Human Resource Manager, Area Sales Manager
Macy's
08.1997 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Indiana University Bloomington
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