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Brittany Connors

Brittany Connors

Rochester,NY

Summary

Operations professional with a proven ability to drive efficiency and optimize processes. Experienced in international logistics, inbound and outbound management, inventory control, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable, reliable, and capable of leading initiatives to meet changing business needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Director

Rawson Partners - Gradient Fitness
01.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded the international expansion into 13 countries, ensuring full compliance with diverse regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Established and maintained strategic relationships with international vendors, manufacturers, and shipping agents, optimizing global supply chain costs, custom HS codes and efficiency
  • Directed end-to-end warehouse operations including inventory management, order fulfillment, and coordination with Amazon fulfillment centers across domestic and international markets
  • Led inventory optimization strategies, including demand forecasting, stock level management, and implementation of cycle counting procedures
  • Managed multi-channel e-commerce operations across Amazon and Shopify platforms, including product catalog, inventory and customer relations
  • Orchestrated project management for external contractors including copywriters, designers, photographers, and developers

General Merchandise & Food Executive Team Lead

Target
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led comprehensive operations for general merchandise departments, driving total store sales and profitability through strategic inventory management, pricing optimization, and promotional initiatives
  • Managed end-to-end supply chain operations including inbound/outbound logistics, replenishment, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment processes
  • Supervised and mentored a team of employees and team leaders, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development
  • Orchestrated workload planning and scheduling optimization based on business demands and guest traffic patterns
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational standards while maintaining a guest-first culture

Retail Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty
10.2019 - 03.2022

As a promotional position, my responsibilities included all of the items in my position as Merchandise Sales Coordinator as well as:

  • Contributed to the district by training leadership teams in various locations on re-implementing company policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft or damage to company assets significantly.
  • Business operational tasks including but not limited to employee scheduling, store orders for business essentials and cash orders

Merchandise Sales Coordinator

Ulta Beauty
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Lead and trained a smaller task team in addition to providing support to the greater team of employees within the store that included service providers, cashiers, and taskers.
  • The task team I oversaw was in charge of maintaining inventory standards, merchandise unloading and replenishment, meeting metrics for loss prevention and online inventory accuracy
  • Streamlined processes for merchandise replenishment, ensuring timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
  • Ensured the store represented corporate merchandising standards weekly and seasonally with signage and accurate inventory placement on the sales floor

Lead Cashier

Ulta Beauty
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer with diligent attention to detail and accurate counting practices.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
  • Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.

Sales Team Lead Manager

DiBroca Consulting Group
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Expanded sales revenues by identifying opportunities and executing customized marketing plans.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through regular coaching sessions, skill development workshops, and performance evaluations.

Entry Level Sales Coordinator

DiBroca Consulting Group
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Developed strong client relationships for long-term loyalty and repeat business.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.

General Store Manager

Cherry Hill Programs
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Established a positive work environment by fostering open communication and promoting teamwork among employees.
  • Managed financial aspects of the store including budgeting, expense tracking, and payroll administration for optimal cost control.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Assistant Store Manager

Cherry Hill Programs
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Identified sales opportunities through customer interactions, maximizing revenue.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.

Set Helper Lead

Cherry Hill Programs
12.2015 - 03.2016

As a promotional position, my responsibilities included all of the items in my position as Set Helper as well as:

  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.

Set Helper

Cherry Hill Programs
11.2015 - 12.2015
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Merchandise Team Member

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Merchandising expert in supporting event planning efforts with timely setup, teardown, and promotional materials distribution for successful outcomes.
  • Enhanced store sales by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on product features and promotions.

Education

Cosmetology - Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
Irondequoit, NY
01.2017

High School Diploma -

Arcadia High School
Greece, NY
06-2016

Skills

  • Local and International Logistics management
  • Transportation management
  • Inventory control
  • Team leadership
  • Operational excellence
  • Demand forecasting and purchasing strategies
  • Training and development
  • Scheduling and workload management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Time management

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Issued 2021
  • Fitness Nutrition Coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Issued 2021

Timeline

Operations Director

Rawson Partners - Gradient Fitness
01.2023 - Current

General Merchandise & Food Executive Team Lead

Target
03.2022 - 01.2023

Retail Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty
10.2019 - 03.2022

Merchandise Team Member

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
02.2019 - 12.2020

Merchandise Sales Coordinator

Ulta Beauty
11.2018 - 10.2019

Lead Cashier

Ulta Beauty
06.2018 - 10.2018

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
05.2018 - 06.2018

Sales Team Lead Manager

DiBroca Consulting Group
03.2018 - 05.2018

Entry Level Sales Coordinator

DiBroca Consulting Group
02.2018 - 03.2018

General Store Manager

Cherry Hill Programs
04.2017 - 04.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Cherry Hill Programs
03.2016 - 04.2017

Set Helper Lead

Cherry Hill Programs
12.2015 - 03.2016

Set Helper

Cherry Hill Programs
11.2015 - 12.2015

Cosmetology - Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design

High School Diploma -

Arcadia High School
Brittany Connors