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Brittany Headley

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced and highly organized Retail Manager with a strong attention to detail. Successfully drove increased client traffic and sales in a luxury shopping environment over 13 years. Commitment to creating an atmosphere that fosters higher sales and enhanced client satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Boutique Manager

Aritzia
08.2023 - Current

Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.

Store Manager

Aritzia Superworld
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • 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 a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training,g and mentoring new staff members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Completed point-of-sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
  • Developed strategies for attracting new customers by analyzing demographic data and conducting targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly, preventing stockouts of popular items.
  • Exceeded sales goals by 25% based on YTD goal projection.
  • Met business objectives by implementing strategic store operations.
  • Developed yearly goals to align store activities with overarching business strategies.

Associate Boutique Manager

Aritzia
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Showed associates how to improve customer interactions and increase sales with successful communication and consultative strategies.
  • Trained staff in sales techniques, resulting in improved team performance and increased individual targets.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members, fostering accountability through regular reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Collected and analyzed KPI information to track trends and make proactive changes to business operations plans.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process of new staff members, contributing valuable insights on candidate fit within the team dynamic.
  • Managed team of full-time and part-time staff, trained new workers and monitored performance.
  • Mentored junior employees in professional development opportunities, promoting growth within the company hierarchy.
  • Kept morale high with high-energy, collaborative leadership style, regularly incorporating employee feedback and tapping employees for important projects.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.

Store Manager

Aritzia
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed KPIs to develop and sustain high-performance teams.
  • Hired and trained team members to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Identified and hired top talent to drive store success.
  • Monitored and achieved business targets through comparative analysis with last year's performance.
  • Managed and developed team members to enhance productivity and customer service.
  • Oversaw store operations, maintaining high standards of efficiency and customer service.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
  • Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.

Associate Manager

Aritzia
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Lead and motivate the teams responsible for selling clothes delivering word class experiences and building loyal client relationships
  • Exceed daily business goals through leading an high performance and engaged team
  • Support high potential people to grow rewarding careers
  • Onboard- support
  • With successful integration of new talent in stores
  • Manage live week schedule and maintain hours allocation
  • Engage- build rapport with our people and contribute to a positive and inspirational work environment
  • Opening and closing procedures

Men’s Merchandise Manager

Urban Outfitters
08.2013 - 04.2016
  • Analyze business reports and trends to plan for floor plans
  • Create brand propelling displays through merchandising and mannequin looks
  • Supervise floor during non Merch hours and assist clients resulting in positive experiences
  • Train- Develop upcoming talent and deliver development plans
  • Hire- Source and recruit potential talent from other retailers or locations
  • Hold team meetings to boost morale and set clear objectives for new seasons

Merchandise manager

Victoria's Secret
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Drive sales growth by owning and leading the product lifecycle from receipt to merchandising the product on the sales floor for the customer in a visually compelling way
  • Responsible for the overall appearance and presentation of seasonal merchandising strategies through brand guide planning, mapping, and execution
  • Leverage visual merchandising filters to create sell down strategies and impact decision making
  • Maintained and update floor plan and fixture block leveraging the Digital Brand Guide and fixture
  • Upheld merchandise flow standards, assessments, inventory and backroom organization
  • Lead physical inventory inclusive of scheduling, planning and follow up
  • Leading the sales floor while assigned to the role of the Customer Sales Lead

Education

Associates - Applied Sciences

Katherine Gibbs
Long Island, NY
06.2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Timeline

Associate Boutique Manager

Aritzia
08.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Aritzia Superworld
01.2023 - 08.2023

Associate Boutique Manager

Aritzia
05.2022 - 01.2023

Store Manager

Aritzia
10.2020 - 05.2022

Associate Manager

Aritzia
11.2017 - 01.2020

Men’s Merchandise Manager

Urban Outfitters
08.2013 - 04.2016

Merchandise manager

Victoria's Secret
08.2010 - 05.2013

Associates - Applied Sciences

Katherine Gibbs
Brittany Headley