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Carley Chouinard

St. Joseph,MN

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Sunglass Hut
10.2024 - Current
  • Executed strategic plans that boosted store conversion rate and average transaction value, contributing to consistent growth in KPIs
  • Maintained brand excellence through compelling visual merchandising and high-impact promotional displays aligned with corporate guidelines
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences through personalized service, problem-solving, and luxury retail etiquette

Store Manager / District Trainer

Rue 21
10.2019 - 06.2024
  • Onboarding new employees, making schedules, providing customer service
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
  • Implement inventory control measures to minimize losses
  • Analyze financial data to identify areas of improvement
  • Implement strategies to attract customers and drive sales
  • Travel within the district/ region to conduct training sessions at various locations
  • Develop training programs based on company policies
  • Provide support to employees post-training to reinforce learning and address any challenges

Visual Merchandising Manager

Forever 21
05.2015 - 08.2019
  • Develop and implement visual merchandising plans
  • Design and set up window displays, product displays and promotional displays
  • Train store staff on visual merchandising standards, product presentation techniques, and maintenance of displays


Cashier

Culver's Restaurant
08.2012 - 01.2017
  • Provided fast, friendly service through the drive-thru window
  • Operated POS system efficiently while managing multiple guest orders



Education

High School Diploma -

Apollo High School
Saint Cloud, MN
06-2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Leadership
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Loss Prevention Knowledge
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and Adaptability

Timeline

Store Manager

Sunglass Hut
10.2024 - Current

Store Manager / District Trainer

Rue 21
10.2019 - 06.2024

Visual Merchandising Manager

Forever 21
05.2015 - 08.2019

Cashier

Culver's Restaurant
08.2012 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Apollo High School