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Julia Algire

Julia Algire

Summary

Accomplished Store Manager with a proven track record at Dick's Sporting Goods, elevating stores to top performance through strategic planning, talent development, and operational process implementation. Recognized for exceptional leadership in employee motivation and visual merchandising. Skilled in recruiting, with a focus on fostering high-achieving teams and surpassing sales metrics.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Coached teammates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics, resulting in the store achieving "Store of the Month" in our district 8 of the 9 months I have been there.
  • Cultivated weekly routines with leaders to elevate their departments and visual presentation within the store.
  • Set expectations with all teammates that align with company standards and processes, resulting in consistently high performing metrics and store standards. Resulted in the highest comp increase in the district for FY2023 and continues to improve sales over LY every month.
  • Use my visual merchandising expertise to coach and train teammates to standards and to create a great shopping experience for our athletes.
  • Consistently uses Head Coach time to observe, coach, and develop teammates to provide world class customer service.

Store Manager - Bench

Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Supported the Store Manager in all duties while waiting to be placed in my own store again.

Store Manager

Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2018 - 08.2022

*Same duties as previously listed.

*Successfully lead a challenging store to become a top performing store in the district and region. I was able to do this by identifying roadblocks, setting expectations, and holding the team accountable for performance.

*Served as a district expert for Workforce Management and schedule effectiveness.

*Utilized apparel visual merchandising skills to assist in several stores.

*Elevated leaders and promoted an ASM to Store Manager, 2 leads to ASM's. and multiple teammates into lead positions. Developed a strong bench within the store.

Store Manager

Barnes And Noble Bookstore
08.2016 - 05.2018

Hire, train, and manage an average staff of 50 employees.

Daily operations which include payroll, budgets, and scheduling.

Performance management, Loss Prevention, and managing profit and loss margins.

Worked with the community to provide purchasing services.

Organized and facilitated large community events and author signings with attendance topping 1200 people.


Store Manager

Barnes And Noble Bookstore
10.2009 - 08.2016

Same duties as previously listed.


Elevated this store to be the 3rd highest volume in the region. Store was ranked #1 for sales and metrics in the region every month for 2 years.

Store Manager/District Manager in Training

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
02.2001 - 10.2009
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Was overseeing 3 additional stores and completed training to become a district manager.
  • Participated in meetings and functions at a regional and corporate level including attending district manager conferences at Home Office.
  • Had the highest comp increase in the company in 2nd year of position.
  • Received Diamond Council distinguished manager award 4 years.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Action oriented
  • Talent development
  • Decision quality
  • Planning and organization
  • Employee supervision and motivation
  • Operational process implementation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Inventory management and shrink control
  • Selling skills professional
  • Operational budgeting
  • Communication
  • Visual merchandising

Timeline

Store Manager

Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2023 - Current

Store Manager - Bench

Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2022 - 08.2023

Store Manager

Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2018 - 08.2022

Store Manager

Barnes And Noble Bookstore
08.2016 - 05.2018

Store Manager

Barnes And Noble Bookstore
10.2009 - 08.2016

Store Manager/District Manager in Training

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
02.2001 - 10.2009

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

College of The Sequoias
Julia Algire