Results-driven Director of Stores with 5 years of experience of multi-unit management, improving efficiency, increasing profits and building excellent sales teams. Has experience opening new locations and building teams. Able to manage teams with regular touchbases and on-hand store visits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Stores
Fit2Run, The Runner's Superstore
01.2021 - Current
Motivated and maintained high expectations for team members to provide excellent customer experience.
Developed strategies and inspired teams to reach sales goals.
Improved efficiency in stores with proper stock rotation and display merchandising.
Coached or terminated unsuccessful employees with empathy and sensitivity.
Built strong sales team through careful hiring, training and managing practices.
Worked with store managers to set short- and long-term goals.
Cultivated strong sense of community and supportive culture for team of 27 stores.
Opened 6 new store locations, following the project from start to finish.
Implemented new scheduling system to better manage store schedules and payroll.
Modeled [Type] selling techniques for managers and sales staff.
Created and ran reporting for all store sales and all KPIs involved with running a store
Created job positions for market managers.
Created and hired for new position, establishing a new visual merchandising department.
Led company to increase sales by30% to LY
Resolved issues promptly to achieve peak customer satisfaction ratings.
Led manager's calls weekly to inform stores of any changes coming from the corporate office and outlining weekly sales
Led inventory for locations and assisted in rolling out a new program for all inbound and outbound receiving.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Store Operations Manager
Fit2Run
01.2018 - 01.2021
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Managed operations for 21 locations
Managed store EXPO sales with 4 events per year, adding to over $1,000,000 in sales.
Special Events Director
Fit2Run
05.2014 - 01.2018
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Coordinated staffing, layouts and inventory for sales events
Coordinated marketing efforts to drive traffic from the event to the stores as well as the company website.
Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work and establish budgets.
Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Floor Supervisor
YMCA Of Lakewood Ranch
01.2011 - 01.2013
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Met with management to discuss work plans and develop enhancements and strategies to achieve operational objectives.
Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of layout and scheduling for the gym floor
Education
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.1999
Skills
Database Maintenance
Process Development and Streamlining
Environmental Impact Management
Inventory Tracking and Management
Field Leadership
Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Direct to Customer Strategies
Certification
Certified running coach
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Stores
Fit2Run, The Runner's Superstore
01.2021 - Current
Store Operations Manager
Fit2Run
01.2018 - 01.2021
Special Events Director
Fit2Run
05.2014 - 01.2018
Floor Supervisor
YMCA Of Lakewood Ranch
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida State University
Certified running coach
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