Amanda Powell
Clovis,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented leader offering an exceptional record of achievement over a 20 year career. I am a tenacious Store Manager with a strategic approach to solving problems, developing teams and elevating customer experiences. Highly proficient in identifying, developing and retaining high caliber talent. Seeking an opportunity to serve as the primary resource of multiple stores and strengthen a team of diverse leaders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager District Trainer
Vans
12.2015 - Current
- Accountable for every aspect of retail store performance, ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged, exceeding results, and focused on both the internal and external customer's journey
- Hiring and developing Van Doren's- Creating a store culture where people feel a sense of belonging and have opportunity to grow
- Offers personalized development plans, encouraging learning through Vans tools, coaching behaviors as they arise, and providing constructive feedback that inspires and motivates
- Trains and Oversees DOR leaders in store, ensuring all company initiatives are properly implemented, LP practices are followed and that the visuals align with the Vans merchandising standard to provide a consistent customer experience and drive sales
- Travels and supports other Districts with hiring, onboarding and development plans while identifying opportunities to leverage and maximize sales
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
07.2005 - 03.2014
- Recruited, hired, trained, and managed store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals
- Met and exceeded store and personal sales goals and standards of performance - Highest Sock to Shoe ratio in company
- Provided feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
- Supervised and managed all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in 5 locations while ensuring that all company initiatives were properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
Accomplishments
- Accelerated Leadership Program - 2023
- Store Manager of the Year nominee - 2022
- Store Manager of the Year - 2021
- Cheryl Van Doren Leadership Award - 2021
- Lowest turnover in region - 4th lowest turnover in company - 2021
- Store Manager of the Year nominee - 2020
- Foresee Customer Satisfaction Award - 2018/2019
- Achieved top rankings in Van Doren Club store award 6 out of 7 years as a SM
Timeline
Store Manager District Trainer
Vans
12.2015 - Current
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
07.2005 - 03.2014