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Camille Gordon-Kling

SAN DIEGO,California

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record excelling in team leadership and customer service. Passionate about team training and development through coaching. Skilled in inventory control and fostering a positive work environment, ensuring operational excellence and memorable customer experiences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager and Operations Supervisor

Sweet and Savory Collective
Southern California
08.2023 - Current

Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of stores at multiple Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's locations. This lead to a promotion to Operations Supervisor, a team focused position in all nine locations.

  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environments through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Lead the hiring, training and mentoring of new staff members.
  • Introduced a coaching program and used this to better team productivity and strengthen leadership team.
  • Used KPIs to make smart scheduling decisions and create action plans to increase sales over LY and generate positive customer reviews.

Assistant General Manager

Salt And Straw (Little Italy)
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Motivated, trained and coached a team of 40+ employees to maximize performance.
  • Supported Manager in store operations, hiring, training and team development.
  • Modeled excellent customer service and food safety guidelines.
  • Made adjustments to daily operations to support current needs of the business.

Front of House Manager

Marino's Italian Restaurant (Pacific Beach)
San Diego, CA
06.2005 - 10.2021
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Drove excellent customer service through coaching, role modeling and incorporating customer feedback to reinforce and improve quality of service.
  • Created and distributed staff schedules and maintained time cards.
  • Partnered with back-of-house management in order to maintain seamless communication between teams, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.

Assistant Boutique Manager

Francesca's (Fashion Valley)
San Diego, CA
09.2013 - 02.2015
  • Created comfortable and inviting boutique environment to make customers feel welcomed and happy to make purchases.
  • Took pride in designing eye-catching visual displays to drive business.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.

Assistant Store Manager

Billabong (Pioneer Place)
Portland, OR
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Assisted Manager in interview process of prospective employees and provided feedback.
  • Fostered positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.

Supervisor

Lucky Brand Jeans (Downtown, UTC And La Jolla)
San Diego, CA
09.2009 - 08.2012
  • Provided excellent customer service to create a memorable shopping experience.
  • Lead visual floor changes to fit the needs of the business.
  • Was in the top 100 sales people YTD in 2012.

Skills

  • Service-Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Problem-solving
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Team building and leadership
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification

Timeline

Store Manager and Operations Supervisor

Sweet and Savory Collective
08.2023 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Salt And Straw (Little Italy)
09.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Boutique Manager

Francesca's (Fashion Valley)
09.2013 - 02.2015

Assistant Store Manager

Billabong (Pioneer Place)
09.2012 - 06.2013

Supervisor

Lucky Brand Jeans (Downtown, UTC And La Jolla)
09.2009 - 08.2012

Front of House Manager

Marino's Italian Restaurant (Pacific Beach)
06.2005 - 10.2021
Camille Gordon-Kling