Carole Arbogast
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven leader with a forward-thinking approach centered on company achievement and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building thriving teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
515 Fitness Inc
06.2020 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Directed market expansions to propel the business forward, and meet changing customer needs.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting, and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize existing talent and capabilities utilization.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
District Manager
Banana Republic
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Lead a portfolio of stores ($20 million in revenue) and coached a team of General managers to deliver an optimal customer and employee experience, operational excellence, merchandising execution, maximum productivity and profitable sales and earnings growth
- Guided store teams through adversity: problem solving and implementing company HR policies
- Drove alignment with GM team to attract, hire, develop and retain leadership positions: achieved hiring goal by in February
- Led credit performance to 105% to goal for Q1, leaning in/developing bottom performing stores.
General Manager
Banana Republic
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Led day-to-day employee success (HR topics, Benefits Information, Talent Development/Succession Planning.)
- Managed and achieved store’s budget goal, +2% for 2019
- Created and enhanced effective leadership communication strategies narrowing in on key priorities
- Facilitated a talent development strategy for store, promoting 3 internal candidates
- Planned and executed the store’s re-structure of the Omni-channel initiative
- Led the district’s community efforts, partnering up with Adopt-a-Family and Ronald McDonald House for Q4.
Executive Team Leader
Target
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Oversaw $30 million in revenue of the store including electronics, hardlines, and apparel departments
- Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on the job.
- Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to the organization.
- Built relationships with team members to encourage a willingness to address concerns and issues.
- Created and presented district classes to introduce a new “customer experience model”
- Led fiscal inventory and accomplished a decrease in shrink by .50%.
General Manager
The Limited
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Improved turnover rate to 15% for Q4
- Through client networking, attended the “New Looks of leadership” clip on ABC 7 News
- Elevated the store’s visual appearance resulting in +5% comp for Q3
- Lifted credit goal YTD from a 10% deficit to a +5% achievement
- Led team fearlessly through adversity/store’s closure.
Store Manager
Justice
03.2005 - 04.2014
- Developed/promoted 3 internals into General Manager Roles
- Oversaw execution of store customer experience, merchandising, operations and human resources
- Increased yearly revenue goal by 20% in 2006 and 2007
- Exceeded shrink goal from 2005-2009
- Ended in top 5% in the region for loyalty program contests from 2005-2010.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2003
Skills
- Investment Properties
- Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Partnership
- Conflict Alleviation
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Productivity Performance
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Direction
- Lean Methodology
- Financial Management
- Profit and Loss
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
515 Fitness Inc
06.2020 - Current
District Manager
Banana Republic
01.2020 - 05.2020
General Manager
Banana Republic
08.2018 - 05.2020
Executive Team Leader
Target
02.2017 - 08.2018
General Manager
The Limited
05.2016 - 01.2017
Store Manager
Justice
03.2005 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School