Alan W Wright
West Palm Beach,Florida
Summary
Positive, charismatic, and engaged professional with 25+ years of experience in the retail industry with a keen focus on sales, consumer experience and leadership. A sincere leader driven to elevate those around him with an unmatched brand passion and product knowledge. Strong relationship-building skills to better understand the local market, drive sales and team development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Converse
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.2022 - Current
- Drove strong business results for FY25, with top raw conversion in the district (21.5%), and double-digit (11%) growth in conversion.
- Delivered 90% OSAT for PULSE, against 87.4 FY24.
- Improved operational excellence by cutting mis-mate loss from 81 units and $4,500 versus 182 units and $9,300 last year, and store profitability by 17%.
- Consistently delivered strong visual merchandising and floorset execution.
- Developed a leadership team of all internal hires/promotions.
Department Manager
Converse
Orlando, FL
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Lead Pop-Up Store Consumer Experience for Lifestyle Store
- Partner with supervisors and associates to plan and execute deadlines for floor sets.
- Lead team to maximize product inventory to positively impact consumer journey.
- Challenge team to drive new and exciting ways to display products, while maintaining high visual standards throughout the store.
- Keep all staff current with all policies and procedures.
- Consistently track labor so we stay within the hours allocated.
- Complete schedule to standard deadline to maintain the proper staffing to drive strong business results.
- Mentor Supervisors across the district.
Supervisor
Converse
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Driving sales, team development, supporting Store Manager
- Proficient with POS systems and tablet-based payment applications, cash-handling experience including nightly deposits.
- Building partnerships among the local market.
Team Coach/Summer Camp Director
Challenger Sports
, USA, Canada
08.2007 - 11.2015
- Developed and implemented a variety of technical and tactical training sessions for players on soccer teams
- Liaised with regional directors and parents to create a comprehensive learning environment for the student
- Formed a rapport with schools, YMCA, and other youth clubs to deliver fun and educational soccer sessions
- Ran coach education classes, in conjunction with NCSSA, to help develop local parent coaches across the country
- Regularly communicated with the children's family to update them on the progress of the team member and worked together to develop strategies that would best help the student succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Development
University of The West of Scotland
05.2014
Skills
- Consumer Journey Excellence
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Merchandising Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Store profitability
- PULSE metrics
- Leadership development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Store Manager
Converse
07.2022 - Current
Department Manager
Converse
10.2017 - 07.2022
Supervisor
Converse
02.2016 - 11.2017
Team Coach/Summer Camp Director
Challenger Sports
08.2007 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Development
University of The West of Scotland
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