Anna Marie Cecala
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
UnderArmour
08.2014 - Current
- Supervised 7 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Fostered an environment of open communication between management teams across the district to share best practices in operations optimization and problem-solving techniques.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives aimed at maximizing profitability while maintaining high standards of quality across the district.
- Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
- Implemented risk-management protocols for loss prevention, leading to a consistent decrease in shrinkage rates across the district.
- Managed budget development process for the district, allocating resources effectively to drive growth while remaining fiscally responsible.
- Reduced turnover rates by implementing proactive retention strategies designed to address potential employee concerns before they escalated into resignations or terminations.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
Store Manager
Brooks Brothers
09.2006 - 07.2012
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bangor Area High School
Bangor, PA06.1980
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Training and coaching
- Sales management
- Staff Development
- Multi-unit management
- Staff Recruiting
- Sales Forecasts
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Training and Development
Timeline
District Manager
UnderArmour
08.2014 - Current
Store Manager
Brooks Brothers
09.2006 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Bangor Area High School
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