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Bryn Watnoski

Troy

Summary

Luxury Store Manager with 10+ years of experience. Builds and develops high-performing teams in top volume doors. Passionate about the Detroit market and community outreach through nonprofit partnerships. Courageous and optimistic in a changing environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Shinola Detroit
02.2023 - Current

Currently, oversees the company's highest volume door at five million dollars in annual sales. Leads a team of 20+ employees and supports their development. Promoted two internal managers, one to the corporate level. Works out of the company's Detroit headquarters every month to participate in retail planning meetings and provide insight to corporate partners. Delivered profitability target in 2023.

Store Manager

Coach
02.2019 - 02.2023

Driving four consecutive years of comp sales and KPI growth in a flagship location. Recruiting and developing top talent in a competitive market. 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.

Merchandising Manager

Ralph Lauren
10.2015 - 05.2016

Planned and executed visual directives. Analyzed category and style performance through merchandise reports. Ensured visuals were impactful to drive maximum sales.

Selling Manager

Tory Burch
10.2012 - 10.2015

Consistent top performer in personal sales. Developed a strong personal client book and delivered appointment sales. Led a team of commission-earning associates. Served as Brand Training Ambassador for the district.

Selling Supervisor

Michael Kors
10.2011 - 10.2012

Gained experience in developing personal client book in a commission-earning environment. Consistently delivered sales and KPI goals. Learned how to lead associates in a luxury, high-volume environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05.2011

Skills

  • Achieving sales goals and consistent growth
  • Developing associates and leaders in a luxury sales environment
  • Recruiting and retaining top talent
  • Managing store spending and profitability
  • Building client relationships and future business
  • Creating and implementing business strategies

Timeline

Store Manager

Shinola Detroit
02.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Coach
02.2019 - 02.2023

Assistant General Manager

Lord & Taylor
06.2016 - 02.2019

Merchandising Manager

Ralph Lauren
10.2015 - 05.2016

Selling Manager

Tory Burch
10.2012 - 10.2015

Selling Supervisor

Michael Kors
10.2011 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

Bowling Green State University
Bryn Watnoski