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Joshua Burell

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Dynamic District Manager with a proven track record at Urban Outfitters, excelling in talent acquisition and strategic planning. Expert in driving sales growth and enhancing customer experience across multiple high-volume locations. Adept at budget management and team building, consistently delivering exceptional results in competitive markets.

Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects, and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development. Driven professional with knowledge and experience to guide and direct retail stores across multiple locations. Successful background enhancing service quality and profitability. Dedicated to creating visually appealing and welcoming environments to generate sales and build a loyal customer base.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Old Navy
Baltimore, USA
08.2018 - Current
  • Oversee 10-13 locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Locations range from 3.2 million to 8 million dollars annually.
  • Responsible for talent recruitment, hiring, and training of store leaders. Managing budgets, driving results, AP, coaching and development, and customer experience in the district.

Regional Director

Urban Outfitters Inc.
New York, USA
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw markets in New York and Florida, including 4 flagship locations in Manhattan.
  • Partnered to develop and execute strategies to improve bottom and top line results.
  • In charge of 7 stores of the highest volume and highest dollars per square foot in brand.
  • Focused on delivering Omni experience for seamless customer experience from online to brick and mortar.

District Manager

Urban Outfitters
04.1994 - 04.2017
  • Progressed from keyholder through store and area manager positions.
  • Oversaw several districts in Pacific Northwest, southern and Northern California.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Corporate Organization

University of Baltimore
Remote
06.2021

BA - English Literature

State University of New York, Albany
Albany, NY
06.1992

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Product management
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Business development
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Conflict management
  • Management
  • Analysis skills
  • Supervising experience
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales forecasting
  • Team building
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Self motivation
  • Budget management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Performance evaluation
  • Employee training
  • Data analysis
  • Customer experience
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Budgeting and expenditures

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

District Manager

Old Navy
08.2018 - Current

Regional Director

Urban Outfitters Inc.
02.2014 - 04.2017

District Manager

Urban Outfitters
04.1994 - 04.2017

Master of Business Administration - Corporate Organization

University of Baltimore

BA - English Literature

State University of New York, Albany