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Christopher Noel

East Rutherford,New Jersey

Summary

High-performing retail leader with over 10 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability, and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Flagship Assistant General Manager

Banana Republic
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Fostered performance-oriented environment focused on promoting team collaboration, personal accountability and long-term business success.
  • Analyzed financial data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Evaluated current processes within the store environment to identify areas of improvement.
  • Supported annual profit goals by streamlining processes and improving staff knowledge of optimal procedures.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Assistant Store Manager

Banana Republic
Paramus, NJ
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Liaise with headquarters and the field to successfully launch new collection capsules
  • Lead store and district workshops focused on developing talent; implementing new merchandising methods
  • Plan and implement strategy to grow gross margin across all departments resulting in a 5% increase over the previous quarter
  • Curate visual workshops for district and region to develop internal talent behind brand aesthetic
  • Analyze sales trends to accurately forecast proactive merchandising utilizing proficient business acumen.

Operations Manager

Michael Kors
Woodbury, NY
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Communicate with corporate teams and customer service daily to understand goals and service level agreements
  • Plan and give direction to Supervisors and Leads to ensure goals are met on budgets weekly
  • Provide clear direction to team members to develop them and build an internal pipeline
  • Responsible for multiple projects as well as communication of all process changes and vision to team, appropriate operations leaders, and customers.

Visual Market Manager

Ann Inc.
New York, NY
06.2018 - 04.2021
  • Produced merchandise and planning reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions based on market trends
  • Champion elevated position of Area Manager in highest grossing market within the Factory/Outlet division
  • Constructed new Merchandising Reporting tool to build foundations for newly developed regional strategy focusing on Gross Margin
  • Develop and execute business strategies to meet and exceed sales goals continuously
  • Expand tactics for product based on brand improved aesthetics and financial needs; aid in developing and refining a new Lounge category shop for top tiered stores.

Store Manager

Ann Taylor
Mebane, NC
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Proactively aided in new store openings; brand conversions in the division
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize shrink and support sustainability objectives
  • Proactively identified performance gaps among associates and implemented process improvements to enhance metric results.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

Education

Psychology -

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2011

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Empathy
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Business Acumen
  • Customer Retention
  • Schedule Management
  • Cross-Cultural Communications
  • Analytical Skills
  • Performance Analysis

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Elephant Award - Honored for financial results, talent, and execution; operating above Brand expectations

Timeline

Flagship Assistant General Manager

Banana Republic
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Banana Republic
03.2022 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Michael Kors
04.2021 - 03.2022

Visual Market Manager

Ann Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2021

Store Manager

Ann Taylor
09.2014 - 06.2018

Psychology -

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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