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Bryn Watnoski

Columbus

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Lilly Pulitzer
05.2024 - Current

Responsible for achieving budgeted net sales and operating profit through high personal selling skills, developing staff, and delivering operational excellence. Organizes and conducts monthly store events to drive community engagement with the brand, including offsite events and partnerships with businesses and nonprofits.

Store Manager

Shinola Detroit
02.2023 - 03.2024

Led the company's highest volume door at five million dollars in annual sales. Responsible for a team of 20+ employees and supported their development. Promoted three internal managers to the corporate level. Drove client growth through events and outside business partnerships. Delivered profitability target in 2023.

Store Manager

Coach
02.2019 - 02.2023

Drove four consecutive years of comp sales and KPI growth in a top ten volume location. Analyzed business trends and worked with corporate partners to achieve best product assortment for the location. Recruited and developed top talent in a competitive market. Supported other store locations within the company. Ambassador for the Coach Foundation and recipient of the 2022 Coach Cares Award.

Assistant General Manager

Lord & Taylor
06.2016 - 02.2019

Responsible for overseeing all departments. Recruited, hired, and onboarded leaders and associates. Managed payroll and store spending. Analyzed P&L statements to ensure building profitability. Specialized in and completed additional training in human resources to support 100+ employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05.2011

Skills

  • Driving consistent revenue growth
  • Developing associates and leaders in a luxury sales environment
  • Talent acquisition and retention
  • Managing store spending and profitability
  • Strategic client relationship building
  • Formulating and applying business plans
  • Store operations oversight
  • Team building and leadership
  • Event-driven client development

Timeline

Store Manager

Lilly Pulitzer
05.2024 - Current

Store Manager

Shinola Detroit
02.2023 - 03.2024

Store Manager

Coach
02.2019 - 02.2023

Assistant General Manager

Lord & Taylor
06.2016 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

Bowling Green State University