Julie Laird
Retail Director
Prosper,TX
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Retail Manager
Hanesbrands Inc
06.2022 - Current
- Led Leadership development and fostered Business Planning and Analytical skills
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales. Resulting in top performing Region 2022.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Retail Director
Juvly Aesthetics
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Build and development relationships within the local and national Aesthetic Community, Led daily operations of nine stores generating
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Retail Consultant
Great American Group
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversaw operations for Retail Store Chains declaring bankruptcy
- Implement discount strategies aligned with key stakeholders on program work occurring in finance, technology and strategy.
- Planned, coordinated and conducted analysis of client business processes and functional requirements through careful data collection and validation methods.
- Established key performance indicators to track and analyze business progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
Market Manager
Walmart
10.2007 - 01.2016
- Liaised between senior management and front-line team members to implement effective changes and revitalize market growth.
- Networked in market to build partnerships and connections with customers..
- Traveled to store sites to demonstrate products, answer questions and close contracts.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
District Manager
Gap
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Promoted a culture of continuous development by creating leadership training and evaluation processes, implemented nationally
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Improved store design and streamlined the shopping experience by developing and implementing a new corporate strategy.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
Store Manager
Belk
01.1987 - 09.2007
- Led the sales and support operations teams for locations across several states.
- Streamlined the launching of new store locations by developing a store opening program focused on managing costs, training staff, and merchandising
- Enhanced staff performance and increased career advancement by recruiting and training new store managers from within the company
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
- Major Mass Communications
- Dean's List 1988,1990-92
- Business and Professional Women Scholarship Recipient
- Extracurricular Activities: Blue Banner Staff writer, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
undefinedWork Availability
monday
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Timeline
Regional Retail Manager - Hanesbrands Inc
06.2022 - Current
Retail Director - Juvly Aesthetics
03.2021 - 11.2021
Retail Consultant - Great American Group
01.2017 - 01.2021
Market Manager - Walmart
10.2007 - 01.2016
District Manager - Gap
10.2007 - 09.2009
Store Manager - Belk
01.1987 - 09.2007
University of North Carolina Asheville - Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications