Cornell Stanton
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with strong business acumen, team-building, and customer service skills. Experienced in stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on utilizing training, development, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager - Retail and Commercial Partners
Rad Power Bikes
San Diego, California
05.2023 - Current
- Established and developed a successful new division at Rad Power Bikes, expanding the brand beyond direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales.
- Achieved triple-digit month-over-month growth consistently since the inception of the Retail Partner program, demonstrating a track record of exceptional performance and success.
- Built and led a growing team dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with over 200 retail and commercial partners.
- Implemented robust systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policies to streamline operations and maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
District Manager
Rad Power Bikes
San Diego, California
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Led the expansion of Rad Power Bikes' Retail Division and opened new locations throughout the southern half of the United States, overseeing 50% of Rad retail locations.
- Exceeded the 2021 budget by 24% and the 2022 budget by 18%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and revenue generation under my leadership.
- Managed a team of over 150 employees and successfully drove $40 million in sales revenue, demonstrating effective leadership and strategic management skills.
- Pioneered the creation of Rad's bike rental program, introducing an additional revenue stream to enhance the company's offerings and meet customer needs.
- Provided comprehensive training and development to multiple General Managers, fostering their professional growth and success within the organization, including an internal promotion to backfill my District Manager role.
Area Manager
Adidas Group INC
San Diego, California
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Managed the leadership teams of multiple stores within the San Diego area, collectively generating over $10.0 million in annual sales volume.
- Achieved top-performing store status nationwide in 2017 and 2018, exceeding budget, forecast, and previous year's performance.
- Elected by peers as Leader of the 2018 Reebok LEaD group, tasked with addressing a specific issue within the US Reebok market.
District Manager
J.Crew
Los Angles, California
02.2004 - 03.2013
- Achieved year-over-year positive comparable sales for three consecutive years. In 2013, achieved a 5% comp and 30% profit, surpassing the division average.
- Successfully managed multiple districts as a stretch assignment for one year, overseeing 24 stores across the West and Southwest, culminating in the top two performing districts by year-end.
- Demonstrated global thinking and consistent communication with business partners at both field and corporate headquarters levels. Innovated the Marketing Toolkit utilized by stores to enhance local marketing and outreach efforts. Additionally, developed the 2012 Factory Associate Bonus Plan and Factory Store Event Plan.
- Effectively sourced and developed talent to fill open leadership positions, resulting in over 50% of vacancies being filled internally. Instrumental in the successful opening of five new stores in 2012 and an additional two stores in 2013.
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Team Building and Development
- Customer Focus
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Learning Agility
- Team Collaboration
- Operational leadership
- Business Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Retail and Commercial Partners
Rad Power Bikes
05.2023 - Current
District Manager
Rad Power Bikes
03.2021 - 05.2023
Area Manager
Adidas Group INC
03.2014 - 03.2021
District Manager
J.Crew
02.2004 - 03.2013
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