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Chavar Delaire
Open To Work

Chavar Delaire

Chicago,IL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Team leaderDepartment ManagerStore ManagerAssistant Store ManagerSupervisor

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Open to relocation: No

Minimum Desired Compensation

65000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Summary

Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.

Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team leader

Target
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee and plan the workload for the day for the entire team.
  • Manage safety, quality, productivity, and help with customer experience.
  • Collaborate with all leaders to maintain brand standards around the store.
  • Helps with phone screens and recruitment for the General Merchandise, Market, fulfillment, and closing expert positions.
  • Manage team performance and assess any opportunities among team members.

Department Manager

H&M
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Oversee and manage recruitment, training, development, and succession planning for the Store in line with H&M best practices.
  • Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
  • Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
  • Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Loss Prevention, and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
  • Manage a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • Identify areas of opportunity, determine root causes, and seek support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store

Store Manager

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • I Managed a team of retail associates, including hiring and onboarding new associates, directing work, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development and employee growth.
  • I Struck a balance between delegating my team and executing tasks myself, serving as a role model for the customer experience, and stepping into the shoes of associates to provide a smooth experience for the customer or to teach/coach/develop associates.
  • Follow up on delegated tasks to ensure successful completion.
  • 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience
  • I managed a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • I Delegated effectively to drive exceptional results in my store, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement, implementing solutions, and providing ongoing feedback to store employees.
  • I Maintained a culture of engagement by routinely listening to feedback from leaders, associates, and customers and implementing solutions to solve problems.
  • I identified areas of opportunity, determined root causes, and sought support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store.
  • I Maintained a safe, clean, and secure environment to ensure the security of all employees, customers, and products in your store.

Assistant Store Manager

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • I Managed a team of retail associates, including hiring and onboarding new associates, directing work, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development and employee growth.
  • I Struck a balance between delegating my team and executing tasks myself, serving as a role model for the customer experience, and stepping into the shoes of associates to provide a smooth experience for the customer or to teach/coach/develop associates.
  • Follow up on delegated tasks to ensure successful completion.
  • 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience
  • I managed a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • I Delegated effectively to drive exceptional results in my store, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement, implementing solutions, and providing ongoing feedback to store employees.
  • I Maintained a culture of engagement by routinely listening to feedback from leaders, associates, and customers and implementing solutions to solve problems.
  • I identified areas of opportunity, determined root causes, and sought support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store.
  • I Maintained a safe, clean, and secure environment to ensure the security of all employees, customers, and products in your store.

Supervisor

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • I Managed a team of retail associates, including hiring and onboarding new associates, directing work, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development and employee growth.
  • I Struck a balance between delegating my team and executing tasks myself, serving as a role model for the customer experience, and stepping into the shoes of associates to provide a smooth experience for the customer or to teach/coach/develop associates.
  • Follow up on delegated tasks to ensure successful completion.
  • 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience
  • I managed a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • I Delegated effectively to drive exceptional results in my store, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement, implementing solutions, and providing ongoing feedback to store employees.
  • I Maintained a culture of engagement by routinely listening to feedback from leaders, associates, and customers and implementing solutions to solve problems.
  • I identified areas of opportunity, determined root causes, and sought support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store.
  • I Maintained a safe, clean, and secure environment to ensure the security of all employees, customers, and products in your store.

Sales Associate

H&M
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Oversee and manage recruitment, training, development, and succession planning for the Store in line with H&M best practices.
  • Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
  • Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
  • Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Loss Prevention, and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
  • Manage a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • Identify areas of opportunity, determine root causes, and seek support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store

Customer Service Trainer

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • I Managed a team of retail associates, including hiring and onboarding new associates, directing work, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development and employee growth.
  • I Struck a balance between delegating my team and executing tasks myself, serving as a role model for the customer experience, and stepping into the shoes of associates to provide a smooth experience for the customer or to teach/coach/develop associates.
  • Follow up on delegated tasks to ensure successful completion.
  • 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience
  • I managed a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • I Delegated effectively to drive exceptional results in my store, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement, implementing solutions, and providing ongoing feedback to store employees.
  • I Maintained a culture of engagement by routinely listening to feedback from leaders, associates, and customers and implementing solutions to solve problems.
  • I identified areas of opportunity, determined root causes, and sought support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store.
  • I Maintained a safe, clean, and secure environment to ensure the security of all employees, customers, and products in your store.

Store Associate

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • I Managed a team of retail associates, including hiring and onboarding new associates, directing work, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development and employee growth.
  • I Struck a balance between delegating my team and executing tasks myself, serving as a role model for the customer experience, and stepping into the shoes of associates to provide a smooth experience for the customer or to teach/coach/develop associates.
  • Follow up on delegated tasks to ensure successful completion.
  • 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience
  • I managed a team of associates, including relaying expectations, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development.
  • I Delegated effectively to drive exceptional results in my store, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement, implementing solutions, and providing ongoing feedback to store employees.
  • I Maintained a culture of engagement by routinely listening to feedback from leaders, associates, and customers and implementing solutions to solve problems.
  • I identified areas of opportunity, determined root causes, and sought support to implement solutions to continuously improve the overall performance and culture of the store.
  • I Maintained a safe, clean, and secure environment to ensure the security of all employees, customers, and products in your store.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Leadership

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut
11-2026

Bachelor of Science - Social/Behavior Psychology

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut
01-2022

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Drive (Docs, Spreadsheets), Conferencing Software (Teams, Zoom)
  • Skills: People Management, Data Analysis, Time Management, Project Management, Product Management, Adaptability, Interpersonal and Collaboration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team motivation
  • People management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Team leader

Target
01.2025 - Current

Department Manager

H&M
01.2023 - 01.2025

Store Manager

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2021 - 01.2022

Supervisor

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2018 - 01.2021

Sales Associate

H&M
01.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Service Trainer

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2016 - 01.2018

Store Associate

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Social/Behavior Psychology

Charter Oak State College

Masters of Business Administration - Leadership

Charter Oak State College