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Dominic Lissandri

Agawan,MA

Summary

Dynamic and innovative Store Manager with over 20 years of experience in retail management, both high-volume and boutique. Regularly assumes roles as interim or stretch district leadership, improving operational processes and outcomes. Expertise in recruiting, training, and coaching teams to exceed sales goals and enhance customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Banana Republic
West Hartford, Connecticut
09.2026 - Current
  • Lead a top volume store of 3M+
  • Managed a team of 20+ sales staff and managers in a high-touch boutique selling environment
  • Hired as district bench for Gap Inc. providing support and leadership to the wider district

Store Director

J. Crew Factory
Canton, Connecticut
06.2026 - 09.2026
  • Assumed leadership of a challenging store in transition, hiring and training an entirely new leadership team and restoring full operating hours and inventory targets earlier than deadline
  • Hired and trained an entirely new team in an established location on a short deadline, achieving full staffing by Summer peak business and beating sales targets by 50%
  • Improved operations across multiple locations by immediately identifying opportunities for improved utilization of existing company software resources

Store Manager

Nike
South Windsor, Connecticut
05.2010 - 05.2026
  • Thought leader, multi-unit support and store manager for new Nike boutique women's-led concept, leading hiring and training for multiple store locations
  • Managed multiple stores over a 16 year career, including Wrentham MA, Clinton CT, Foxwoods CT, and South Windsor CT, ensuring consistent operational excellence across all sites
  • Demonstrated leadership by setting store records across various Nike locations, showcasing commitment to performance and results
  • Led teams ranging from 15 in boutique settings to 130 in high-volume factory retail, fostering collaboration and achieving operational goals
  • Excelled at hands-on sales team leadership in an innovative boutique concept for Nike

Education

Associate of Arts -

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA
12-2026

Skills

  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Customer service, clienteling and selling
  • Leadership development
  • Strategic thinker

Affiliations

  • Volunteer, Agawam Phelps PTO
  • Volunteer, Agawam Soccer Association

Timeline

Store Manager

Banana Republic
09.2026 - Current

Store Director

J. Crew Factory
06.2026 - 09.2026

Store Manager

Nike
05.2010 - 05.2026

Associate of Arts -

Holyoke Community College
Dominic Lissandri