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Christine Hughes-Dudek

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Driven professional with knowledge and experience to guide and direct retail stores across multiple locations. Successful background enhancing service quality and profitability. Dedicated to creating visually appealing and welcoming environments to generate sales and build loyal customer base.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Dollar General
Denver, Colorado
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
  • Reviewed inventory levels at each store in order to ensure adequate stock availability.
  • Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
  • Organized promotional events in order to drive sales volume in the district's stores.
  • Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
  • Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.

Regional Director

SHOE SHOW, INC.
Western United States, US
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented regional strategies to increase market share and profitability.
  • Conducted monthly performance reviews with district managers, setting measurable objectives for each store.
  • Created programs to incentivize employees throughout the region, resulting in improved morale and productivity.
  • Led regular training sessions on new products and services for regional staff members.
  • Established effective communication channels between regional offices, district managers, and corporate headquarters.
  • Coordinated activities with other departments such as Human Resources, IT, Logistics., ensuring alignment between regional operations and company-wide initiatives.
  • Recruited top talent from local colleges and universities to fill vacant positions throughout the region.
  • Analyzed team performance on weekly basis through review of in-depth reports.
  • Collaborated with team members in developing best practices to support company objectives.
  • Planned, executed, and achieved financial objectives through expense control, loss prevention, and store contributions.
  • Conducted internal investigations into employee theft or policy violations.
  • Provided training to staff on loss prevention policies and procedures.
  • Participated in the development of operational strategies for reducing shrinkage levels.

District Manager

SHOE SHOW, INC.
, United States
02.2017 - 09.2023

• 2020 Best Profit Increase award

• 2019 and 2021 Best Payroll Award

  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction.
  • Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve profitability, reduce costs, and increase revenues.

Store Manager

SHOE SHOW, INC.
Pueblo, United States
07.2014 - 02.2017
  • Managed the store to the highest volume in the District hitting the $3million mark
  • Controlled Shrink to .5%
  • Awarded best Shoe Store in town by the local Pueblo Chieftain two years in a row.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
05-1996

Skills

  • Organization Skills
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Building
  • Staff Oversight
  • Performance reporting
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Employee Recruitment
  • Skilled in Microsoft and Excel
  • Assets Protection
  • P&L Analysis
  • Staff Training and Development

Timeline

District Manager

Dollar General
11.2024 - Current

Regional Director

SHOE SHOW, INC.
09.2023 - 10.2024

District Manager

SHOE SHOW, INC.
02.2017 - 09.2023

Store Manager

SHOE SHOW, INC.
07.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Christine Hughes-Dudek