Leigh Ann Dombkowski
Summary
Experienced in directing store operations with a focus on optimizing inventory management systems to enhance product availability and customer satisfaction. Skilled in training and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative environment that boosts staff productivity and engagement. Proficient in implementing visual merchandising strategies, improving store presentation, and increasing foot traffic during promotional events. Adept at analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities, driving strategic decisions that enhance overall store performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Store Manager
Famous Footwear
Homestead
05.2017 - Current
- Directed store operations, optimizing inventory management systems to enhance product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored a team of associates, fostering a collaborative environment that increased staff productivity and engagement.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies, resulting in improved store presentation and increased foot traffic during promotional events.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities, driving strategic decisions that boosted overall store performance.
Store Manager
Gymboree
Monroeville
06.2004 - 05.2017
- Directed store operations, optimizing inventory management systems to enhance product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored a team of associates, fostering a collaborative environment that increased staff productivity and engagement.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies, resulting in improved store presentation and increased foot traffic during promotional events.
Store Manager
Arden B
Monroeville
01.2002 - 05.2004
- This was a new store to Monroeville . I hired and trained all management and sales associates.
- Completed new store set up, inventory,and ordering.
- Merchandised the store and set window displays.
- Trained sales associates on clientele selling.
- Held private client parties to drive sales.
Store Manager
Lane Bryant
Monroeville
03.2000 - 10.2002
- Hired to run one of the Flagship stores. The company was owned by Limited Inc . I was part of building the Brand.
- Traveled to Texas every other week for corporate meetings.
Store Manager
Gantos
Monroeville
04.1996 - 03.2000
- Hired for a new store set up in Erie Pa .
- Hired assistant managers and sales associates.
- Merchandising store set up
- Inventory and ordering
- We worked on commission and incentive
- After 2 years I Transferred to Monroeville Pa
Store Manager
Merry Go Round Enterprises
Erie
11.1985 - 04.1996
- Directed store operations, optimizing inventory management systems to enhance product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored a team of associates, fostering a collaborative environment that increased staff productivity and engagement.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies, resulting in improved store presentation and increased foot traffic during promotional events.
- Developed and executed training programs for new hires, ensuring compliance with operational standards and enhancing team efficiency.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Education
Bellaire High School
Bellaire, OHSkills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Sales analysis
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Store presentation
- Team mentoring
- Employee supervision and motivation
Timeline
Store Manager
Famous Footwear
05.2017 - Current
Store Manager
Gymboree
06.2004 - 05.2017
Store Manager
Arden B
01.2002 - 05.2004
Store Manager
Lane Bryant
03.2000 - 10.2002
Store Manager
Gantos
04.1996 - 03.2000
Store Manager
Merry Go Round Enterprises
11.1985 - 04.1996
Bellaire High School