Erika Sheikh
Store Director
Everett,WA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers and business partners to promote an engaged and empowered work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of shareholders in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Zara
09.2017 - Current
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Use of multiple data resources to deliver goals
- Inspired team to cultivate a creative,entrepreneurial mindset
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team
- Managed team of 40+ cashiers, floor and stock associates. 10 of these being Leadership roles
- Identified business opportunities for optimal growth
- Identified current and future trends that appeal to consumers
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
Sub Director
Zara
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked alongside Store Director to meet goals and propose business strategies for optimal growth
- Managed succession plans within store and recognized talent.
- Developed and trained visual merchandisers according to company standards
- Communicated with product managers and buyers to ensure product allocation based on demographics
- Consistently created my own succession plan to further my skills and growth within company
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Department Manager
Zara UK
02.2010 - 07.2016
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Set targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
- Trained and coached employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Promotion Media
University of Arts
London, UK06.2010
Skills
- Goals and Performance
- Order Management
- Business Development
- Maximizing Profitability
- Leadership Development
- Product Merchandising
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
Timeline
Store Director
Zara
09.2017 - Current
Sub Director
Zara
09.2016 - 09.2017
Department Manager
Zara UK
02.2010 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Fashion Promotion Media
University of Arts