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Brittany Taft

Brittany Taft

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Proven track record of a highly successful beauty and retail management career. Specializing in maximizing growth through training and developing talent. A values-based leader who is passionate about providing world class customer service and business results.


Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Health and Wellness Leader

Self-Employed
04.2018 - Current
  • Certified Wellness Coach, key duties include strategy development and implementation in attraction marketing, recruitment and acquisition of clients and coaches.
  • Deliver consistent and highly effective onboarding, training, development, motivation and coaching.
  • I have performed hundreds of Health Assessments to meet individual needs and goals of clients resulting in successful achievement of their health goals.

General Manager

Pandora
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Immersed myself into brand, culture and product, and took pride in providing every client with a world-class customer experience
  • Spent quality time on sales floor, engaged with customers, and sold side-by-side with the team
  • Met and exceeded commercial targets in my store
  • Cultivated a culture in store of genuine love and passion for the brand, encouraging team members to be brand ambassadors
  • Built a high-performance selling environment that Dares to exceed shopper expectations and Delivers an exceptional experience at all times resulting in 158, 5 star reviews in my first year.
  • Delivered top of District results in all KPIs Q1 2023
  • Ensured brand philosophy and the SPARK experience were being fostered in all guest interactions
  • Recruited, hired, trained and owned the Talent Lifecycle from opening day.

General Manager of Retail and Salon

Ulta Beauty
04.2018 - 02.2019

~Drove top-line sales, attracting, developing and motivating top talent in a dynamic, ever-changing environment
~Demonstrated success in interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets and controlling expenses
~Monitored inventory, achieved operational excellence, drove culture and executed merchandising directives
P~roficiency with MS Office, Apple devices and Salon Systems
~Cultivated a culture of strong collaboration, organizational and prioritization skills.
~Cultivate a culture with Adaptability to flex to change to ever changing priorities and expectations in a fast paced environment

General Manager

Victoria's Secret
04.2013 - 04.2018
  • Coached and Developed leaders within their area of responsibilities by being a content expert in all areas of the store: brand, Team and Operations.
  • Led and demonstrated company values within my stores.
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences in my role of the General Manger through coaching, zoning, team selling and personally selling.
  • Conducted associate observations
  • Displayed an understanding of all associate roles and ensured all roles work for the good of the team and the customer.
  • Linked my team`s results to behaviors and actions that consistently drove top-line sales. Ranked top 5% of the company year over year.
  • Managed labor hours within my store to drive top line sales and profit.
  • Owned the overall appearance and presentation of the brand by maintaining visual merchandising standards.
  • Collaborated with Sales Leadership Teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of required actions of the brand
  • Demonstrated and led company policy and procedures.

Senior General Manager

Gap Inc
02.2008 - 03.2013
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Licensed Manager of Cosmetology and Esthetics

Aveda And Redken Salons
06.1990 - 02.1998
  • Educated clients on hair and skincare procedures and products.
  • Analyzed customer needs to provide the best services, customized solutions and maintenance.


Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology And Esthetics

IBA College Of Cosmetology
Madison, WI
06.1988

Skills

  • Highest level of integrity and professionalism
  • Solution and growth mindset leader
  • Proven ability to lead, coach and develop large teams of employees
  • Excellent written, verbal and active listening skills
  • Certified in multiple coaching styles
  • Conflict resolution training and experience
  • Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus and priorities
  • Recognized for consistently exceeding performance goals with reputation for meeting deadlines and overcoming challenges in complex businesses
  • Adaptable and fast learner
  • Fluent computer and phone skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Store Merchandising
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Store Layouts
  • Credit Card Transaction Processing
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Store Opening
  • Strategic Business Initiatives
  • Operating Procedures
  • Customer Credit Management
  • Retail Industry Experience
  • Store Reset and Recovery
  • Health and Safety Procedures
  • Calendar and Scheduling Software
  • Cycle Counts and Audits
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Recruitment and Training
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Cash Handling and Reconciliation
  • Reporting and Performance Analysis
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Systems Assessment and Improvement
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Merchandise Promotion and Display
  • Departmental Procedures
  • Merchandise Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory and Legal Compliance
  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Analyzing Profitability

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Timeline

General Manager

Pandora
06.2022 - 05.2023

Certified Health and Wellness Leader

Self-Employed
04.2018 - Current

General Manager of Retail and Salon

Ulta Beauty
04.2018 - 02.2019

General Manager

Victoria's Secret
04.2013 - 04.2018

Senior General Manager

Gap Inc
02.2008 - 03.2013

Licensed Manager of Cosmetology and Esthetics

Aveda And Redken Salons
06.1990 - 02.1998

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology And Esthetics

IBA College Of Cosmetology
Brittany Taft