High-energy, seasoned Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Pandora Jewelry
Houston, TX (Houston Galleria)
05.2022 - Current
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Hired, trained and mentored new staff members.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Store/Area Manager
Godiva Chocolatier, Inc
Houston, TX (Houston Galleria)
07.2015 - 08.2020
Recruiting, managing, coaching and developing store staff of 30+ employees
Delivering outstanding customer service and experiences
Executing on all selling activities including: merchandising, promotions, self-certification, food safety and protocol execution
Achieving in-store compliance and loss prevention measures/standards
Achieving store sales goals and driving sales through targeted and measured activities
Managing store P&L and net revenue at store level
Connecting on a regular basis with the allocation team for inventory management
Working closely with Retail Operations, Human Resources and Retail Communication team for daily operations activities
Met or exceeded financial goals every fiscal year
Maintained the title of highest volume/comp increasing store and highest corporate sales for the South Central Region for past 4 years
Handled all employee's schedules and earned comp time
Handled product placement, display, and visual merchandising standards
Motivated entire team through in-store competitions and rewards
Responsible for participating in the in-boutique production of various chocolate products (dipped fruits, beverages and soft serve among other things), as well as, maintaining a safe food handling environment.
Store Manager
Maurices
09.2011 - 07.2015
Drive a customer focused store environment; lead by example through utilization of all training resources
Used as a
training manager throughout District
Manage sales goals by analyzing store performance using reports and adjusting plans/priorities as necessary
Proven
track record of setting and achieving high standards
Thorough understanding of how visual impacts the store's business
and uses it to grow the sales.