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LAUREN CZAJKOWSKI

Nashville,TN

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager, New Store Operations

Journeys
03.2019 - Current
  • Managed 685 construction activity projects including new stores, relocations, full & minor remodels, and permanent closings
  • Executed technology & fixture roll outs and all related reporting & support through the lifespan of each product
  • Determined appropriate budget & scope of work for all remodeled stores based on sales data, current treatments, and profitability
  • Provided site inspections of construction projects, providing detailed punch list documentation and follow up prior to final approval
  • Contributed to development and testing of new concept design, merchandising prototypes and treatments
  • Created and implemented a database of all store attributes, resulting in a 40% increase in efficiency through enhanced analytics and data-driven decision-making
  • Implemented contractor rating program to collect and analyze feedback from field employees and provide recommendations to Store Planning stakeholders

Senior Operations Coordinator

Journeys
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Managed 264 construction activity projects including new stores, relocations, full & minor remodels, and permanent closings
  • Executed technology enhancements across over 1,100 stores to implement Mobile POS, & Media Player Devices
  • Developed and implemented an asset reallocation strategy, saving an average of $10,000 per store closure
  • Directed the on-site store opening process, assessing construction and leading the store opening process

Operations Coordinator

Journeys
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Managed 522 construction activity projects including new stores, relocations, full & minor remodels, and permanent closings
  • Maintained and improved reporting processes to streamline communication and analytics to partners
  • Completed fixture retro-fit design, fabrication, and roll-out process to repurpose existing assets
  • Completed training process for new employees on responsibilities and reporting.

Education

University of Connecticut
West Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Reading blueprints & construction documents
  • Scope development
  • Reading Blueprints
  • Design and planning
  • Value Engineering
  • Solution-based problem solving
  • Process development & streamlining
  • MS Office applications, Adobe Suite, Smartsheet

Timeline

Operations Manager, New Store Operations

Journeys
03.2019 - Current

Senior Operations Coordinator

Journeys
09.2017 - 03.2019

Operations Coordinator

Journeys
07.2015 - 09.2017

University of Connecticut
LAUREN CZAJKOWSKI