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Lorraine McClure

St Louis,MO

Summary

Accomplished Multi-Unit Retail Leader with 30+ years of experience overseeing multiple store locations, driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Proven success in developing leaders, coaching high-performing teams, workforce planning, training, merchandising, compliance, and new store openings. Skilled at executing strategic initiatives, improving performance, and driving accountability across multiple locations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager / TSM

The Childern's Place
Fairview Heights, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
  • Motivate and inspire teams to enhance brand loyalty and cultivate positive store environment for customers.
  • Support management teams in fueling the growth of the business through strategic recruiting and internal promotions to develop future organizational leaders.
  • Served as a role model by driving high standards across stores and upholding brand integrity.
  • Train and develop leaders and associates across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Build high-performing teams through honest feedback, coaching, and timely development.
  • Oversee merchandise presentation to maximize visual appeal and brand standards.
  • Support existing and new store launches, manage onboarding, and staff training across multiple locations.
  • Led & support weekly district calls and store visits to align teams, share successes, and address performance opportunities.

Multi-Store Operations Leader

Dots
St Louis, Missouri
02.2009 - 09.2011
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
  • Coordinated team activities to maintain high standards of service and productivity.
  • Trained management and new employees on company policies and operational procedures effectively across multiple locations.
  • Developed training materials for staff development and operational excellence initiatives throughout the district.
  • Conducted weekly store visits and touch bases across multiple locations.
  • Developed and executed operational plans ensuring scalability and adaptability.

Operations Manager

Avis Rental Car
St Louis, Missouri
09.2004 - 01.2009

• Managed airport rental operations, driving operational efficiency, profitability, and exceptional customer service.

• Directed daily operations of 75-100 staff members and monitored productivity across multiple work groups to achieve performance and service goals.

• Recruited, supervised, coached, developed, and evaluated employees to build a high-performing teams.

• Developed and implemented staffing schedules to optimize workforce coverage and operational efficiency.

• Supported annual budgeting and business planning through analysis of transactions, revenue projections, market share, labor costs, and workforce utilization.

• Maintained effective vehicle control and fleet availability to support customer demand and operational performance.

• Built strong relationships with union representatives, airport authorities, vendors, and airport business partners to support operations and profitability.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO
05-1983

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Visual merchandising
  • Team building
  • Inventory management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Operations management
  • Multi-Unit Leadership
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Manager Coaching & Development
  • Staffing & Scheduling
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • New Store Openings
  • Store Visits & Operational Audits
  • Inventory & Loss Prevention
  • Compliance & SOP Execution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Store Manager / TSM

The Childern's Place
09.2024 - Current

Multi-Store Operations Leader

Dots
02.2009 - 09.2011

Operations Manager

Avis Rental Car
09.2004 - 01.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

St. Louis Community College
Lorraine McClure