Emily Winter
Eureka,MO
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
2001
2001
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Container Store
2013 - 2025
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth in high volume, fast paced environment.
- Developed and implemented performance metrics to monitor team productivity and improve service delivery resulting in consistent year over year sales growth.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with financial goals while optimizing resource allocation.
- Fostered a high-performance culture by mentoring staff and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategies and enhance overall organizational performance.
- Established key partnerships that expanded market reach and enhanced competitive positioning within the industry.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Store Manager
Coach
2010 - 2013
- Led daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies, driving positive sales growth in luxury retail environment.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies, driving increased customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment focused on achieving goals.
- Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing shrinkage rates.
Store Manager
J. Jill Stores
2001 - 2010
- New Store Opening Team Leader: responsible for orchestrating every aspect of the launch, from pre-opening planning to post-launch stabilization. Inclusive of scheduling, merchandising, staff training and compliance with legal standards.
- Responsible for correcting negative business trend in corporate backyard premier location. Increased business from negative comparable sales results to top 10 company performance, maintaining top tier achievement for employment tenure.
Associate Store Manager
Gap Inc., Saint Louis Galleria
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Led store operations to enhance customer experience and drive sales performance in multi unit high volume retail environment.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff productivity and engagement.
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Successful completion of Retail Management Internship Program.
- Graduate, Target Business College. Selected for LEAD, career advancement program for high performing team leaders. Duties included all aspects of merchandising and sales maximization in all sales floor departments, as well as store team training and development.
- Managed Profit Enhancement Team, focusing on store team safety and loss prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO01-1999
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Performance focused
- Process optimization expertise
- Skilled team leader
- Task prioritization, adherence to deadlines
- Staff training/development, talent acquisition
- Client relationship management, loyalty enhancement
- Clear, concise communication
- Budget and expense control
- Operational strategy development
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Saint Louis University: Foreign exchange student, 1997. Madrid, Spain Campus
- Voyageur Outward Bound School: Graduate, Northwoods Trek, 1992
- People to People: Student Ambassador to Russia, 1993.
Timeline
Associate Store Manager
Gap Inc., Saint Louis Galleria
01.2000 - 01.2001
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2000
General Manager
The Container Store
2013 - 2025
Store Manager
Coach
2010 - 2013
Store Manager
J. Jill Stores
2001 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Saint Louis University