Kellie Vernazzaro
Boston,MA
Summary
To further my career in a Regional Leader role that continues to allow me to leverage my strength to build and influence high performing teams in a culture that promotes growth and learning.
I am results-driven professional prepared to bring blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple regions, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
District Team Leader
District Team Leader ITSUGAR
Northeast
11.2022 - Current
- 17 locations Boston to NYC delivered Q4 sales plan. 20m annual revenue
- Built staff in 2 flagship locations; Times Square and Faneuil Hall
- Built relationships with Macys Herald Square and FAO Schwarz Exec Team
- Created HO partnerships to better drive results
District Team Leader
District Team Leader American Eagle Outfitters
Boston, Ma
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivered top 1/3 results 2021 out of 22 locations 57m in revenue
- Led regional home store teams
District Team Leader
District Team Leader /The Paper Store
Boston, Ma
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Quickly Adjusted to new Market and delivered top line results in Q4 2019
- Acquired stores from 4 markets; able to quickly assimilate a team.
- 12 Locations 15m in revenue
- Developed action plan to deliver results for key spring holidays through must win categories.
- Built bench and succession
- Leverage HO partners to grow market
- Bottoms up payroll teaching/approach
District Leader
District Leader TDY/ District Leader American Eagle Outfitters
Boston, Ma + Central New Jersey
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Quickly Adjusted to new market and delivered top line results for spring season.
- District delivered 3rd place in the organization +10% comp growth.
- Test and implement all new brand strategies in Boston then in NJ.
- Managed Eagle/Aerie Business simultaneously; sales of 40m in 10 locations
- Built Store manager succession within market and surrounding markets.
General Manager
TOP 30 General Manager Banana Republic Factory
Wrentham, Ma
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Successfully recruited and trained leadership to deliver top results for holiday
- Managed daily operations
- Controlled all KPIs
DMIT
Victoria’s Secret Accelerated Management Program/ DMIT
Boston, Ma
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Fall 2016 Season Top 100 Rank
- Oversaw 4 stores in a District Manager capacity as a stretch assignment; 20m in revenue.
- Formal learning experiences that support DM competencies
- Established market action plan for Q1 to drive results
- Promotable to a DM at programs conclusion
- Held multiple multi-unit stretch assignments
Education
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Mansfield Beauty School
01.2001
Associate of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA01.1994
Boston
University of Massachusetts
01.1994
Skills
- Directed talent development initiatives that elevated Central New Jersey market to top performance in Q1 2019 Led Central Boston market through pandemic recovery efforts Promoted 7 functional managers to store manager positions, enhancing leadership capacity Executed successful merger of Boston South and North markets in 2022 Achieved a turnover rate of 35% Developed 3 deep succession plans across the market Cultivated strong relationships with workplace culture and second-level leaders, positioning them as future talent Strategically built talent in flagship locations in Boston and NYC
- Led the identification of priority market categories and formulated strategic action plans to drive revenue growth Engaged with partners to proactively highlight opportunity areas, preventing missed business chances
- Championed initiatives that inspired a collective vision and purpose, cultivating a growth mindset within teams Drove evolution-focused strategies that enhanced organizational growth Delivered on the company's localization objectives through strategic planning and execution
- Directed operational fundamentals to achieve a 54% reduction in shrink Oversaw flawless operational and payroll controls across all locations Championed supply budget goals, ensuring all locations met targets Leveraged strategic management skills to drive sales growth initiatives Implemented omni-channel programs in two new locations for the holiday season Delivered positive KPIs for 2020 Executed Q4 sales plan for 2022 with precision
Timeline
District Team Leader
District Team Leader ITSUGAR
11.2022 - Current
District Team Leader
District Team Leader American Eagle Outfitters
05.2021 - 11.2022
District Team Leader
District Team Leader /The Paper Store
11.2019 - 05.2020
District Leader
District Leader TDY/ District Leader American Eagle Outfitters
02.2018 - 11.2019
General Manager
TOP 30 General Manager Banana Republic Factory
10.2017 - 01.2018
DMIT
Victoria’s Secret Accelerated Management Program/ DMIT
07.2013 - 10.2017
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Mansfield Beauty School
Boston
University of Massachusetts
Associate of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Boston