Caitlin Weingarden
Chula Vista
Summary
I have an extensive background in Retail Management with over 20 year’s experience. As a leader my goal is to maximize revenue while increasing customer satisfaction and motivating and leading a successful team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
TECOVAS
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed training materials for new hires, streamlining onboarding process and improving retention rates.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives aimed at driving revenue growth and market expansion.
- Led team meetings focused on performance reviews, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Assistant Store Manager
Travis Mathew
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and adherence to company standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in sales techniques and product knowledge, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies that improved product presentation and increased customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing inventory management and promotional strategies.
Associate Store Manager
Madewell J.Crew
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Recruited by J.Crew to assist in increasing the volume of the UTC location. On track to Store Director role.
Assistant Store Manager
SMCP SANDRO
US
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Acted as SM and recruited to the company
- Multiple success in driving business and talent retention
- Increased sales and gross net revenue
- Strong emphasis on team development and client outreach to leverage and meet the demand of the business
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Assistant Store Manager
CLUB MONACO
San Diego Fashion Valley
06.2016 - 11.2018
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Sales and Service Supervisor Management
POLO Ralph Lauren
Diego
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Fashion Valley
- Promoted from the La Jolla luxury door to open the new store
- Driven and resourceful team leader
- Responsible for driving the business and motivating the sales team/instrumental in team morale. Built relationships with clients via strong and consistent client outreach/networking
- FOH/BOH flexibility/ provided and implemented strategies to grow and foster and meet the daily demands of the business.
Selling Manager
Ralph Lauren
10.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Selling Department Manager
ANTHROPOLOGIE
US
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Led a team of 40 associates
- Responsible for training and motivating associates in sales, product knowledge, and an emphasis on customer service. Store liaison for vendors and corporate information
- Store Representative in community events and charitable
Christian Dior Counter Manager
SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
04.2011 - 06.2011
Ladies Manager
Jeans
US
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Michael Kors, Bloomingdales Department Store
- Increased sales for Portfolio by 42.8%
- Ranked in the top twenty associates for sales ; Strength in opening credit card accounts; Received customer compliments and customer response letters numerous times; Personal clientele book over 327 with multiple visits; Participate in various clubs to foster community involvement;
- Achieved through personal sales a net $403,000 annually
Manager
Macys Department Store
11.2009 - 04.2010
Customer Service Manager
SteinMart Department Store
01.2003 - 10.2009
- Store
- Exceeded credit card sales goals, making store number one of twelve in district in new credit cards
Education
High School Diploma - College Prep
Temecula Valley
Temecula, CA06.2003
Skills
- Planning And Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Analytical And Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Store Management
- Executive Leadership
- Compliance Requirements
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Community Organization
- Customer Inquiries
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Employee Engagement
- Special Assignments
- Motivational Leadership
- Database Maintenance
- Manage Operations
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Develop Policies
Certification
California Public Notary
US
- NETWORKING PAYROLL
- Office Sales
- Customer care Scheduling
- Excel Microsoft office
- Luxury Talent Acquisition
- Visual Merchandising organizations
- Strong networking skills in maintaining current and potential customer base
- Strong at Payroll Projections and assessing Business trend
- Auditor
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
TECOVAS
08.2025 - 03.2026
Assistant Store Manager
Travis Mathew
02.2023 - 08.2025
Associate Store Manager
Madewell J.Crew
05.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Store Manager
SMCP SANDRO
08.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Store Manager
CLUB MONACO
06.2016 - 11.2018
Sales and Service Supervisor Management
POLO Ralph Lauren
07.2015 - 07.2016
Selling Manager
Ralph Lauren
10.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Selling Department Manager
ANTHROPOLOGIE
12.2011 - 01.2014
Christian Dior Counter Manager
SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
04.2011 - 06.2011
Manager
Macys Department Store
11.2009 - 04.2010
Ladies Manager
Jeans
07.2009 - 05.2010
Customer Service Manager
SteinMart Department Store
01.2003 - 10.2009
High School Diploma - College Prep
Temecula Valley