Yoga & Meditation
Helen McKeon
Proponent Of Continuous Improvement.
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am a master generalist.
I am purpose-driven and assess situations with an innovative approach that keeps people first. Ensuring team members are in a role that fulfills both themselves and the needs of the business, I leverage a strengths based approach and realistic POV to create the strategy and tools for sustained success, track and pivot when change inevitably arises. I create a framework, coach leaders and set them up for continued success.
What gets me out of bed in the morning? Operationalizing a company vision in a way that drives results while maintaining the heartbeat of the brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Community Manager AUS/NZ
Lululemon
Melbourne, Australia
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Direct $2mm+ annual P&L to ensure ROI and healthy budget.
- Analyze 40+ store retail strategy execution, track and close gaps by creating network of coaches and training modules.
- Localize global brand & community strategy working cross-functionally with brand and product teams to develop 3-year strategy.
- Managed $1mm+ wholesale program.
- Managed ambassador program, social impact program and national events teams.
Regional Manager
Lululemon
Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Improved innovative brand initiatives.
- Assessed 10 locations, analyzed data to determine best methods to improve results.
- 3/10 stores hitting stretch sales targets, 100% hitting sales goals
Community Strategist
Lululemon
Atlanta, GA
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Built and implemented community strategy training program for the Southeast retails leaders to drive traffic and increase sales.
- Coached and trained teams for 18 new store openings, including Puerto Rico with outstanding sales results in first year.
Store Manager
Lululemon
Charlotte, NC
04.2011 - 02.2015
Sales, Ops & Trading Support
Wells Fargo/Blackhawk Capital Management
Charlotte, NC
02.2005 - 04.2011
Education
Masters - Organizational Leadership
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA 08.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Innovation
undefinedInterests
Hiking & Camping
Travel
Photography
Accomplishments
Most Inspirational Leader 2013
Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
Possibility Council 2014 - 2015
Purpose Group 2018 - 2019
Impact Champions 2019
Timeline
Masters - Organizational Leadership
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
08.2020 - 01.2023
Area Community Manager AUS/NZ
Lululemon
08.2018 - 05.2020
Regional Manager
Lululemon
03.2017 - 08.2018
Community Strategist
Lululemon
02.2015 - 03.2017
Store Manager
Lululemon
04.2011 - 02.2015
Sales, Ops & Trading Support
Wells Fargo/Blackhawk Capital Management
02.2005 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
08.2000 - 05.2004
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