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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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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