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Denise Meineke
District Manager/Retail Manager
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented Business Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 20+ year career. Enthusiastic management professional with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, customer service, and accomplishing assigned sales targets. Skilled in leadership, team development and merchandise execution. Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and a pro-active leader in coaching and motivating teams to achieve the highest performance. Recognized as a top performer for sales performance, customer service excellence and team engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District/Senior Retail Manager
The Good Feet Store
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching. Delivered +27% growth year over year.
- Achieved established KPI's for company, district team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Responsible for opening up 3 new store locations in Los Angeles areas.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented employees to cultivate collaborative and high performing team.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, and other teams to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Modeled best practices for sales and excellent customer service.
Regional Manager - Merchandise and Operations
Macy's
Costa Mesa, CA
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for Big Ticket merchandise execution and operations for Southwest. Managed $110 million in volume and 50 stores.
- Developed sales strategies for market to increase volume, customer experience and merchandising execution in store.
- Led assigned product training to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities. Ability to balance priorities between merchandise execution and operations.
- In depth knowledge of competitive landscape, supplier market trends and promotional activities.
District Manager - Fine Jewelry and Luxury Watches
Macy's
Orange County/ San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Drove sales for 20 stores in district, generating $60 million in annual volume. Achieved top results with #1 sales performance in th company.
- Developed and trained assigned team of 20 sales managers. Strong communication fostered environment of trust and talent elevation. Achieved top team engagement score over 90 percent.
- Optimized in-store merchandising, supplier presentation, inventory availability and company focus.
- Assigned weekly priorities. Completed schedules, budgets, reviews and HR duties.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership. Conducted weekly meetings with team to align priorities.
- Implemented new customer service objectives for assigned locations, resulting in #1 boost in customer service ratings.
Regional Planning Manager
Macy's
Orange County, CA
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Built sales strategies for Southwest Jewelry Pilot program for 43 stores and $150 million in sales. Increased sales revenue by $10 million dollars 1st year. Advanced responsibility to 266 stores and $850 million in sales.
- Assigned location plans reflecting local and regional strategies. Determined vendor assortment to drive top line grown and profit.
- Produced Ad-Hoc reports outlining financial data to assist senior leadership with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Built and deepened store partnerships with leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability.
Strategy Director
Macy's
Orange County, CA
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Managed District sales plans of $350 million for Orange County stores.
- Strategic advisor to District Vice President. Built multi-year strategies to drive future top line growth for district.
- Coordinated with other strategy directors to determine objectives for improving performance and growing volumes and sales.
District Planner
Macy's
Orange County, CA
10.2011 - 02.2015
- Developed accurate seasonal financial plans for feminine apparel for district accounting for $90 million dollars.
- Strategically planned and executed 3 year growth strategy for Junior Surf yielded $1.4 million in incremental volume.
- Partnered with central team to communicate assortment needs specific to Southern California customer.
District Planner
Macy's
Arizona/ Las Vegas, AZ,NV
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Managed planning for apparel in Arizona and Las Vegas stores accounting for $45 million dollars. Only district to achieve profit plan.
- Identified market opportunity for sleepwear yielded 30% growth.
- Developed team communications and information for District meetings.
District Merchandising Manager
Macy's
Arizona/ Las Vegas, AZ,NV
08.1996 - 03.2009
- Drove sales, merchandise execution, and supplier product knowledge training for feminine apparel in Arizona and Las Vegas for $70 million dollars.
- Supervised team of 20+ merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
- Aggressively sought after suppliers in assigned district to support casual and active lifestyle resulted in $1.5 million incremental sales.
- Developed and implemented competitive pay strategies which assisted in colleague retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.1984 - 12.1988
Skills
Merchandising operations
undefinedAccomplishments
Top Scorecard (2019,2018). Make life shine brighter (2018). Best of the Best (2015). Make Magic Driving Results (2014). Top P&L (2011-2009). District Merchandise Manager of the year (2007,2003,2001).
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Timeline
District/Senior Retail Manager
The Good Feet Store
07.2021 - 08.2023
Regional Manager - Merchandise and Operations
Macy's
02.2020 - 06.2020
District Manager - Fine Jewelry and Luxury Watches
Macy's
03.2017 - 02.2020
Regional Planning Manager
Macy's
06.2015 - 02.2017
Strategy Director
Macy's
02.2015 - 05.2015
District Planner
Macy's
10.2011 - 02.2015
District Planner
Macy's
03.2009 - 10.2011
District Merchandising Manager
Macy's
08.1996 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Arizona State University
08.1984 - 12.1988