Alexander Lashley

Work History

Dolce & Gabbana USA

04.2021 - Current

Collaborated with the logistics, merchandising, buying, and store planning teams to successfully launch 11 new stores within 18 months.
Oversaw the relocation of 2 flagship stores to temporary locations.
Managed inventory control of North American stores (35 stores total), contributing to shrink reductions between 0.2% and 2.4%.
Fostered relationships with external partners; negotiated contracts to reduce expenses leading to cost reduction of 5% in supplies, 8% in cleaning costs and 11% in shipping while overall volume increased.
Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
Drove change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
Localized new operations handbook, with a focus on improved development and oversaw its implementation.
Managed all cadenced store functions such as cycle counts, inventories, and Key Performance Indicators.
Supported daily store operations by maintaining store equipment in the front of house, back of house, and office.

Dolce & Gabbana USA

08.2015 - 03.2021

Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
Introduced new workflow resulting in higher shipment productivity.
Trained store team in standards and practices aligning with global standards.
Standardized operations and communicated procedural updates, reducing shrink by over 7%.
Oversaw inventory and reconciliation processes, successfully investigating shortages and overages.
Received stock and reviewed discrepancies daily, keeping highly accurate inventory.
Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.

Zara

06.2011 - 08.2015

Hired, managed, and trained staff of ten; two earned promotions.
Managed shipment process, leading team to exceed productivity standard by over 85%.
Developed efficient, store-wide organizational system for ecommerce sales.
Scheduled stock associates weekly within allotted payroll budgets.
Contributed to a 42% increase in service scores through excellent customer interaction.