CARLA CAJAS
Batavia,IL
Summary
With over 30 years of leadership experience, consistently driving success and delivering results. Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, team management, and problem-solving. Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative solutions, consistently exceeding organizational goals. Proactive and adaptable leader thriving in fast-paced environments. Expertise and passion for driving growth can make a significant impact in any organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager of Human Resources
HomeGoods
01.2022 - Current
- Lead HR development of innovative Quad Brand Visits, ensuring alignment with of sharing talent between brands every year
- Consistently keep attrition rates low in region stores year after year, beating the company goal
- Provide instrumental onboarding and training of HRT manually formed region 8
- Implemented a strong succession plan for the region ensuring continuous pipeline of top talent ready to take on key roles including backfill of MOHR and HRBP.
District Manager
HomeGoods
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Lead a team of 12-15 store leaders in the Chicago Market focused on driving profitable sales, developing talent, and promoting Inclusion and Diversity
- Delivered top talent to the organization through succession planning and a culture of talent development, enabling seamless transition for my successor as I progressed into my next role
- Created and environment of phycological safety fostering a positive work environment allowing leaders to be innovative and lead with a growth mindset
- Recognized as a high performer selected to lead the region, giving me the opportunity to build the region strategy, managing the day to day operations in the RVP’s absence, serve as a peer leader
- Served as Mentor providing guidance to future leaders and supporting career goals.
Store Manager
HomeGoods
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered strong results in Sales, TJX Rewards and Charity taking Elston from 6 million to 11 million in sales
- Maintained a succession plan yielding three promotions to the store manager role including my successor
- Managed high profile location offering opportunities to get exposure to executives and participate in pilot programs
- Selected to oversee see three locations in the Chicago market along with my home store allowing me to experience the district manager role and tour with Director of HR and RVP
- Invited to participate in sharing my business philosophy in video shared at store leadership conference
- Identified as high potential and invited to participate is Store Manager HiPo summit lead by Marti Selgert.
Store Manager
AJ Wright
01.2008 - 01.2009
District Manager
Fashion Bug
01.2007 - 01.2008
District Manager
Hot Topic
01.1992 - 01.2006
Skills
- Operations
- Staff Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
Leadershipprogramsandcertifications
- Debriefing Assessment 2024
- Essential Facilitation 2024
- Essential Coaching 2023
- Emerging Leaders Action Learning 2022
- Conexion 2021
- Lean Six Sigma 2019
- Frankin Covey Workshop 1999
Committees
- HR Culture Committee 2024
- HoLA Steering Committee 2024
- District Leader Summit Committee Member 2022,2023
- Project North Star- Change Management 2022
- St. Jude Region Champion 2019
Awards
- HomeGoods Talent Development Award 2020,2021
- HomeGoods Charity Award 2019
- AJ Wright Best Sales Increase 2008 2009
- Hot Topic Recruiting Award 1999
- Hot Topic Company Spirit Award 1998
- Hot Topic Leadership Award 1996
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Regional Manager of Human Resources
HomeGoods
01.2022 - Current
District Manager
HomeGoods
01.2018 - 01.2022
Store Manager
HomeGoods
01.2013 - 01.2018
Store Manager
AJ Wright
01.2008 - 01.2009
District Manager
Fashion Bug
01.2007 - 01.2008
District Manager
Hot Topic
01.1992 - 01.2006
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