Angelina Daalling
Brooklyn
Summary
Results-driven Acting District Manager with proven success overseeing high-visibility locations and upholding exceptional visual merchandising standards. Skilled in training and developing high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and driving consistent sales growth across multiple stores.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Manager
Claire's Essentials
09.2025 - Current
- Managed multi-location operations, maintaining strict compliance with corporate policies, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading teams to consistently exceed performance and sales goals.
- Mentored and trained store managers to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
- Achieved top sales performance in the Northeast territory for in-store sales events, setting a benchmark for peers.
- Oversaw recruitment and onboarding processes, building strong teams aligned with brand values and objectives.
- Optimized store layouts for increased foot traffic and maximized sales potential.
- Led the rollout of a new store operations system, training district staff through weekly webinars and collaborating on company-wide calls to analyze performance and improve processes.
- Implemented Plan-O-Gram execution, resulting in improved customer experience and measurable lift in conversion by 5%.
- Collaborated with partner companies to enhance brand recognition, execute marketing initiatives, and successfully plan and run promotional events.
- Supervised inventory control, maintaining stock accuracy and reducing shrink by 10% through strategic monitoring.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
Multi-Store Manager & District Trainer
Claire's Essentials
02.2013 - 09.2025
- Managed multi-location operations, maintaining strict compliance with corporate policies, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading teams to consistently exceed performance and sales goals.
- Mentored and trained store managers to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
- Achieved top sales performance in the Northeast territory for in-store sales events, setting a benchmark for peers.
- Oversaw recruitment and onboarding processes, building strong teams aligned with brand values and objectives.
- Optimized store layouts for increased foot traffic and maximized sales potential.
- Led the rollout of a new store operations system, training district staff through weekly webinars and collaborating on company-wide calls to analyze performance and improve processes.
- Implemented Plan-O-Gram execution, resulting in improved customer experience and measurable lift in conversion by 5%.
- Collaborated with partner companies to enhance brand recognition, execute marketing initiatives, and successfully plan and run promotional events.
- Supervised inventory control, maintaining stock accuracy and reducing shrink by 10% through strategic monitoring.
Retail Store Manager
Daffy's
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring optimal product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
- Exceeded store sales by 20-30% per quarter through strategic product placement and effective visual merchandising techniques.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to hundreds of staff, enhancing operational performance and customer experience.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Recognized by executives with top marks for maintaining visual merchandising standards and ensuring a superior in-store experience.
- Awarded Store Manager of the Year for outstanding leadership, sales performance, and operational excellence across multiple locations.
- Oversaw payroll processing and approvals, ensuring precise and timely compensation for all staff.
Retail Department Manager
Daffy's
10.2000 - 01.2010
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring optimal product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
- Exceeded store sales by 20-30% per quarter through strategic product placement and effective visual merchandising techniques.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to hundreds of staff, enhancing operational performance and customer experience.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Recognized by executives with top marks for maintaining visual merchandising standards and ensuring a superior in-store experience.
- Awarded Store Manager of the Year for outstanding leadership, sales performance, and operational excellence across multiple locations.
- Oversaw payroll processing and approvals, ensuring precise and timely compensation for all staff.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT08.2020
Skills
- Multi-Store Operations
- Customer Experience Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- KPI Analysis & Performance Optimization
- Sales Growth & Strategic Selling
- Visual Merchandising & Brand Presentation
- Inventory Control
- Employee Engagement & Relations
- P&L & Budget Management
- Coaching & Training
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Technology & Systems Proficiency (MS Office, POS, Reporting Tools)
Certification
- Human Resource Certification, Post University - 2016
- ADP Certification, Coursera - 2025
Timeline
District Manager
Claire's Essentials
09.2025 - Current
Multi-Store Manager & District Trainer
Claire's Essentials
02.2013 - 09.2025
Retail Store Manager
Daffy's
01.2010 - 10.2012
Retail Department Manager
Daffy's
10.2000 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Business Management
Post University