Janice Colonna
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager with proven success in leadership, recruitment strategy, candidate engagement, and onboarding execution. Achieved a turnover rate of 14%, exceeding industry benchmarks while optimizing team performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Winston Retail
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Own the full recruitment life cycle, including sourcing strategy, candidate engagement, interview preparation, offer negotiation, and onboarding execution.
- Manage and develop a high-performing team of 10 recruitment coordinators, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
- Partner with senior leadership to align hiring strategies with business growth, seasonal demand, and workforce planning objectives.
- Maintain an average turnover rate of 14%, outperforming industry benchmarks through improved hiring quality and onboarding practices.
- Implement consistent touchpoints, conference calls, and performance metrics to drive accountability, efficiency, and hiring velocity.
Caregiver/Family Manager
Self-employed
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed full-time caregiving responsibilities during COVID-19 disruptions.
- Coordinated schedules, logistics, and household operations.
- Demonstrated time management, prioritization, and adaptability during a period of uncertainty.
- Returned to the workforce with renewed focus and availability.
Regional Sales Director-U.S.
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Led regional operations with over $63 million in annual revenue responsibility, overseeing large, geographically dispersed teams.
- Recruited, developed, and promoted senior leaders and district managers, building sustainable leadership pipelines.
- Partnered weekly with executive leadership (VPs, Operations, Buying) to optimize talent, performance, and business strategy.
- Implemented lean operational improvements that increased efficiency and reduced costs, while maintaining workforce engagement.
- Directed and supported over 1,300+ employees, with a strong focus on leadership development and succession planning.
Senior District Sales Manager
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2008 - 04.2017
- Revitalized an underperforming district by realigning talent strategies and leadership structures.
- Identified, developed, and promoted high-potential employees into leadership roles.
- Generated $10M in annual sales through strong leadership and a sales culture.
- Earned the Shining Star Award for district performance and the lowest turnover.
- Trained over 25 district sales managers as the training manager for the company.
District Sales Manager
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
New York, New York
12.2004 - 04.2008
- Generated company-leading sales results of over $30M in the New York market through strategic leadership and talent optimization.
- Improved operational standards, merchandising execution, and personnel strategies across multiple locations.
- Developed customer-centric teams through targeted training, coaching, and performance management.
- Opened and scaled 12 new locations, building the teams from the ground up.
- Increased district revenue by 10% in 2005 and 2006 through talent-focused leadership initiatives.
District Sales Manager/District Training Manager
Guess INC
New York, New York
09.1994 - 11.2004
- Led district operations and training initiatives, developing future leaders, and improving performance consistency.
- Awarded District Manager of the Year for three years in a row.
- Developed several new training programs and initiatives for the company.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Buying And Merchandising
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY06-1992
Skills
- Recruitment strategy
- Candidate engagement
- Offer negotiation
- Onboarding execution
- Performance metrics
- Talent optimization
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Winston Retail
05.2022 - 01.2026
Caregiver/Family Manager
Self-employed
06.2020 - 05.2022
Regional Sales Director-U.S.
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
05.2017 - 06.2020
Senior District Sales Manager
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
08.2008 - 04.2017
District Sales Manager
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
12.2004 - 04.2008
District Sales Manager/District Training Manager
Guess INC
09.1994 - 11.2004
Associate of Arts - Fashion Buying And Merchandising
Nassau Community College