ASHLEY BELANGER
Buford,GA
Summary
Business-conscious General Manager bringing over 30 years of experience in customer service. Focused and enthusiastic professional offering leadership for employee relations through effective communications, training and development in order to drive profitability in a highly competitive environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Athleta
Alpharetta, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, scheduling and contract negotiations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on managment principles, business acumen, industry practices and company procedures.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty as well as increased sales and profitability.
- Drove record sales growth from $1.5 milliton to $6 million in 6 years.
- Built Extraordinary Talent by promoting multiple leaders throughout my tenure with the company.
- Collaborated and supervised with my product leader on visual merchandising as well as corporate business partners.
Associate Manager
Athleta
Alpharetta, GA
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Led team in achieving sales goals through effective merchandising strategies and customer engagement initiatives.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays, driving foot traffic and elevating overall customer experience in-store.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to maximize coverage during peak business hours.
Associate Manager
Athleta
Atlanta, Ga
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Develop and train leaders with GM on business plans and key performance indicators through setting clear expectations and following up on accountabilities during touch bases.
- Performance managed and coach staff in the moment.
- Supported GM in managing payroll, effective scheduling and business forecasting.
- Created development plans with GM to prepare leaders for the next level and implemented a succession plan for the store.
- Assisted in store openings including onboarding and product training.
Associate Manager
Athleta
New York, NY
12.2011 - 03.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2000
Skills
- Employee Engagement and Retention
- Driving Results through Customer Impact
- Strategic Sales Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Visual Merchandising
Timeline
General Manager
Athleta
01.2016 - Current
Associate Manager
Athleta
10.2014 - 01.2016
Associate Manager
Athleta
03.2013 - 10.2014
Associate Manager
Athleta
12.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Kennesaw State University