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Charlie Barberena

Miami,FL

Summary

Professional in multi-unit management, equipped to lead through operations to optimize on culture, and drive business growth. Consistently exceeded targeted goals through effective resource allocation and strategic planning. Known for fostering team collaboration and talent development while upholding companies mission, vision, and values.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Ulta Beauty
05.2021 - Current
  • Led multi locations to achieve company goals through a focus on Key Field Priorities for sales growth consistently.
  • Mentoring and coaching store leadership teams for succession planning and talent development through IDPs and quarterly touch bases.
  • Managed daily operations, staffing, and compliance for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion and proper execution.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop quarterly action plans and monthly business reviews to support closing gaps and drive growth .
  • Oversaw inventory management, reducing loss through driving impressions of control, operational excellence, and partnership with DM, ALPM and RLPM .
  • Championing Ulta's Culture Survey, and partnering with peer AMs supporting the region deliver #1 index engagement during 2024.

General Manager

Ulta Beauty
04.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational APG's and Key Field Priorities.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, upholding company mission, vision and values.
  • Conducted employee onboards and trainings to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with company standards and expectations.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular touch bases and development plans that boosted team performance and morale.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, brand partners, and field business leaders to achieve financial goals.


Assistant Manager

Nine West Group
11.2001 - 03.2010
  • Supervised daily operations to meet performance, quality and customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored inventory control such as store to store transfers, shipment operations, cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Coached and developed staff for future growth.

Skills

  • Influential Leadership
  • Operations management
  • Talent assessment and development
  • Goals and performance
  • Policy enforcement
  • Staff training and development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Database management
  • Business development and planning

Accomplishments

  • Delivered #1 in Regional Performance for Q4 in 2022 during stretch assignment overseeing District #3517.
  • Ulta Beauty's Top 25 GM for store volume in South Region
  • Completed MLDP 2023
  • Contributed to District 3504 Engagement Index #1 in South Region for 2023 & 2024.
  • 3X Ulta Beauty's Culture Award Recipient
  • Have succession planned 4 leaders into General Manager roles

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Area Manager

Ulta Beauty
05.2021 - Current

General Manager

Ulta Beauty
04.2015 - 05.2021

Assistant Manager

Nine West Group
11.2001 - 03.2010
Charlie Barberena