Deborah Bates
Plumas Lake,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking Regional Manager with deep understanding of market conditions and regional preferences. Decisive and hardworking leader skilled in making proactive, insightful updates to policies and procedures. Prepared to leverage 15 years of progressive retail experience to positively impact business operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager
Now Optics
10.2020 - Current
- Established and maintained retail operations and clinical (HIPAA) standards for 12 locations.
- Stretch assignment overseeing two additional regions, total of 34 locations attaining positive sales results.
- Achieved regional sales and comp goals - top quartile results 2021 and 2022.
- P&L management, revenue optimization and expense control.
- Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
District Manager
California Sun
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Supervised 10 retail and spa locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.
- Optimized in-store merchandising, brand presentation and inventory availability and focus.
- Guest loyalty and acquisition with increased memberships YoY
- Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
District Manager
Ulta Cosmetics
09.2012 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded routine operations and special program initiatives for region group with $70 million in revenue per year while overseeing 13 locations.
- New store openings, remodels and relocation projects.
- Responsible for regulated Hazmat procedures, CA State Board regulations, store audits and operational compliance.
- Inventory controls effectively decreasing loss YoY
- Cultivate with cross-functional business partners in order to create a system to collaboratively assess and support stores.
Education
High School Diploma -
River City High School
West Sacramento, CASkills
- Critical Thinking
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Profit and Loss
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Adaptability
- Talent Development
Certification
- Fundamentals of Operations, Alison - 2019
- Strategic Management: Implementing and Evaluating Strategy, Alison - 2019
- Microsoft Excel 2010, Alison - 2019
- CA Real Estate License, CADRE - 2001 to 2010
Timeline
Regional Manager
Now Optics
10.2020 - Current
District Manager
California Sun
01.2020 - 05.2020
District Manager
Ulta Cosmetics
09.2012 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
River City High School
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