Andrea Stecenko
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven Store Manager with expertise in team building, retail operations, and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing customer relations and driving sales performance through effective leadership and communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
TJX Companies
Noblesville, Indiana
06.2002 - Current
- Managed daily store operations and ensured adherence to company policies.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Led and trained team members on customer service best practices.
- Strengthened workflow productivity by hiring and developing top talent.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies that reduced shrinkage risks.
- Audited sales reports and analyzed trends for strategic planning.
- Fostered positive team environment through regular communication and feedback.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Purchasing Coordinator
Hexcel
Stamford, Connecticut
04.2001 - 07.2001
- Collaborated with commodity managers to establish and implement corporate purchasing policies that align with strategic goals.
- Participated in monthly corporate purchasing council meetings to discuss strategic initiatives.
- Contributed to creation of commodities market basket, enhancing purchasing strategy and supplier selection.
- Assisted in developing corporate office supply purchasing policy to streamline procurement process.
Operations Manager
TJX Companies
Newtown, Connecticut
10.1998 - 04.2001
- Oversaw daily business operations, ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures and effective cash office management.
- Supervised daily workflow of employees to enhance productivity and uphold quality standards.
- Executed weekly employee scheduling to optimize staffing levels and support operational efficiency.
- Conducted audits to verify adherence to operational controls and best practices.
Trim Buyer Assistant
Baby Togs
New York, New York
11.1993 - 08.1995
- Coordinated garment production schedules by aligning efforts of design, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
- Resolved quality control issues related to raw and finished trims.
- Identified and allocated trim substitutions during production shortages, ensuring consistent quality standards. during garment production shortages.
- Collaborated with design department on sample approvals for trims, streamlining the approval process.
- Facilitated daily communication between raw material suppliers and manufacturing facility to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile Management And Marketing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA06-1993
Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Buying
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY06-1990
Skills
- Team building and leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Strategic thinking
- Customer relations
- Retail operations
- Time management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Store Manager
TJX Companies
06.2002 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Hexcel
04.2001 - 07.2001
Operations Manager
TJX Companies
10.1998 - 04.2001
Trim Buyer Assistant
Baby Togs
11.1993 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Textile Management And Marketing
Thomas Jefferson University
Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Buying
Erie Community College