Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Kenneth Gribko

Kenneth Gribko

New Haven

Summary

I am a passionate retail leader with a strong track record in driving sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences. I have honed my skills in inventory management, visual merchandising, team leadership, and operations management. I excel in fostering a positive shopping environment while ensuring efficient operations. With a proven ability to drive revenue, develop teams, and optimize guest satisfaction, I am dedicated to delivering memorable experiences and enhancing profitability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Ralph Lauren
Mashentucket
02.2025 - Current
  • Direct responsibility for sales and profit performance, ensuring sales & margin goals are met
  • Own strategic planning and execution of company initiatives, optimizing impact for your store location
  • Create a consistent customer experience aligned to RL brand expectations by setting a vision to inspire your store team

Associate Manager

Ralph Lauren
Clinton
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Support the General Manager in supervising day-to-day operations to meet service expectations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and other RL locations to increase profits through communication and product needs.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.

Assistant Manager

Vineyard Vines
Clinton
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Directed operations at a test store location, spearheading the introduction and integration of innovative ideas and technologies.
  • Analyzed sales data to drive strategic improvements and optimizations.

Assistant Store Manager (Supervisor)

Puma North America
Clinton
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service and increased customer satisfaction by addressing/resolving complaints properly.

Supervisor

Sky Zone LLC
Wallingford
10.2014 - 11.2019
  • Overseeing of $23M, 90,000sqf facility with 90+ staff, while driving exceptional guest experiences.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.

Education

In-Progress Business Marketing -

Gateway Community College
06.2025

Skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Mentoring staff to develop stronger productivity
  • Highly developed in technology
  • Digital marketing
  • Customer relationship management
  • Visual merchandising

Websites

Affiliations

  • Ralph Lauren - Deerpark Renovations 2024
  • Ralph Lauren - Hampton's Project 2025

Timeline

General Manager

Ralph Lauren
02.2025 - Current

Associate Manager

Ralph Lauren
01.2024 - 02.2025

Assistant Manager

Vineyard Vines
01.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Store Manager (Supervisor)

Puma North America
11.2019 - 01.2022

Supervisor

Sky Zone LLC
10.2014 - 11.2019

In-Progress Business Marketing -

Gateway Community College