Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Brandi Larocque

Orange Park,FL

Summary

Dynamic retail leader with a proven track record at Ross Dress for Less, excelling in loss prevention and team building. Successfully trained and onboarded multiple store managers while enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for implementing strategies that minimized shrinkage and fostered a positive work environment, driving sales and employee satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

DMIT Store Manager

Ross Dress for Less
2021.01 - Current
  • Lead new store manager training across the district, successfully sourcing and onboarding 4 store managers in the 1 years time.
  • Lead loss prevention initiatives increasing awareness while reaching target shrink metrics.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
  • Collaborated with other managers to develop company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall performance across all locations.

General Manager

Anytime Fitness
2021.02 - 2023.01
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

DMIT Store Manager

Cracker Barrel
2017.06 - 2021.01

Directed a district of six stores, coordinating efforts of six retail managers and supervising over 400 staff members.

accomplish KPIs.

Provided feedback to store managers on ways to proactively improve top line sales

and productivity.

Conducted weekly conference calls and manager meetings

Recruited and trained store managers Analyzed operations and market data to assess

areas in need of improvement and capitalize on changing conditions.

Designed more attractive merchandise presentation strategies resulting in increased

profits.

Conducted regular store audits throughout district to ensure compliance with safety

and sanitation protocols as well as operations and visual merchandising standards.

Set and administered annual operating budget, consistently maintaining controls and

preventing overages.

Education

Associates - General Education

St. John’s River State College
Saint Augustine, FL
05.2015

Skills

    Loss prevention

    Team building

    Conflict resolution

    Training and development

Accomplishments

Store manager of the year, Cracker Barrel, 2019

Timeline

General Manager

Anytime Fitness
2021.02 - 2023.01

DMIT Store Manager

Ross Dress for Less
2021.01 - Current

DMIT Store Manager

Cracker Barrel
2017.06 - 2021.01

Associates - General Education

St. John’s River State College