Hi, I’m
Danny Romero
Leader Motivator Coach & Business Partner
Wilton,CT
Summary
Goal oriented collaborative professional with extensive experience building teams, developing and advancing leaders, coaching and motivating talent to maximize performance and improve engagement. Searching for a role that will provide the opportunity to inspire individuals to fulfill their potential.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
The Home Depot IncHamden, CT
Store Manager
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Lead, develop, motivate and inspire team of 18 leaders responsible for leading team of 180+ associates focused on satisfying customers' expectations to drive sales and support business growth.
- Align leaders to store's goals by creating environment where transparent communication and feedback are used as vehicles to strengthen team work.
- Improve operational performance by establishing new parameters and guidelines of communication, time management, planning and accountability to improve efficiency and performance.
The Home Depot IncDanbury, CT
Co-Store Manager
10.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Recruited and built team of customer focused leaders and associates to create bench for future advancements and promotions. Promoted 4 associates to leadership roles and 5 leaders to bigger roles.
- Coached leaders and sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction and product sales.
Macy's Inc, ParkchesterBronx, NY
Store Manager
01.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Led, developed and inspired team of 15 sales and support leaders responsible for store team of 160+ associates focused on creating optimal environment for every customer to drive sales and profit.
- Planned and directed store operations focused on improving efficiency to attain key operational and budget control metrics.
Macy's Inc, Kings PlazaBrooklyn, NY
Assistant Store Manager
04.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Drove and exceeded sales and operational goals by developing and executing business strategies with support and partnership of central, district and vendor partners. For 2017 fiscal year men's store was ranked #2 in district with 7% over sales plan and for 2018 men's store ended fiscal year #1 in district finishing 8.9% over sales plan.
- Conducted ongoing talent analysis of leaders to establish career progression plans to match best talent with appropriate positions resulting in growth and retention of individuals. 14 leaders were promoted to new roles and store was able to retain all leaders.
Macy's Inc, Queens Center Rego Park, NY
Merchandise Team Manager
08.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Responsible for driving sales executing merchandising and operational directives through planning and accountability. Increased $2MM in sales in 2015 vs 2014.
- Directed fixture placement, executed promotional event strategies and created strong product & visual presentations to provide optimal shopping experience for customers.
Macy's Merchandising GroupNew York, NY
Product Manager - Style Co Jewelry
02.2014 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Responsible for managing brand development within context of sales and margin plans. Edited, merchandised and improved product line to fit into program and style plans.
- Owner of product flow, ensured on time shipping through following production and design timeline.
Macy's Merchandising Group New York, NY
Regional Manager - Northeast - Private Brands
04.2010 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Developed and directed sales driving strategies for Private Brand Handbags/Jewelry/Women Shoes in 7 Northeast districts.
- Led team of 35 merchandise coordinators to support sales growth by focusing on merchandise execution.
Education
St.Francis CollegeBrooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
09.1993 - 12.1998
Skills
Personnel Coaching & Development
Team Building & Motivational Skills
Talent Assessment & Management
Customer Experience Training & Alignment
Business Analysis & Optimization
Operational Process Improvement & Budget Control
Timeline
Store Manager
The Home Depot Inc
10.2021 - Current
Co-Store Manager
The Home Depot Inc
10.2020 - 10.2021
Store Manager
Macy's Inc, Parkchester
01.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Macy's Inc, Kings Plaza
04.2016 - 01.2019
Merchandise Team Manager
Macy's Inc, Queens Center
08.2014 - 04.2016
Product Manager - Style Co Jewelry
Macy's Merchandising Group
02.2014 - 07.2014
Regional Manager - Northeast - Private Brands
Macy's Merchandising Group
04.2010 - 02.2014
St.Francis College
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
09.1993 - 12.1998