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District Area Manager
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Martina Rivera

HAMMER & NAILS
Atlanta,GA

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Desired Job Title

GENERAL MANAGER / LEADERSHIP TRAINERPROJECT MANAGER | BUSINESS OPERATIONS & CLIENT DELIVERYTRAINING STORE MANAGEREXECUTIVE STORE MANAGERDISTRICT MANAGER

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Location:

Atlanta, GA, USJacksonville, FL

Open to relocation:

Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
1
Language
29
years of professional experience

Strategic executive operations leader with 25+ years of experience enhancing multi-unit performance and driving revenue growth. Expertise in launching new locations, optimizing operations, and building high-performing teams to execute effective strategies. Committed to developing leaders and fostering sustainable business success.

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER / LEADERSHIP TRAINER

3 Years 7 Months
HAMMER & NAILS | 01.2023 - Current
  • Led teams of 25+ for location driving performance, engagement, and exceptional member experience.
  • Led teams of 25+ to enhance performance, engagement, and member experience.
  • Developed and executed membership service and revenue strategies that consistently increased profitability.
  • Developed and executed membership service and revenue strategies, resulting in increased profitability.
  • Managed vendor sourcing and purchasing to optimize operational efficiency.

PROJECT MANAGER | BUSINESS OPERATIONS & CLIENT DELIVERY

3 Years 1 Month
GALAXY REMODELING | 11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Managed remodeling projects from concept to completion, achieving on-time delivery and high client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects within scope, budget, and quality standards.
  • Streamlined project workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
  • Strengthened client relationships through clear communication and exceptional service.

TRAINING STORE MANAGER

2 Years 5 Months
PARTY CITY | 06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Developed and trained new store managers and leadership teams as Training Store Manager.
  • Increased seasonal revenue 15% year over year through strong sales leadership and execution.
  • Improved employee retention by 30% through coaching, engagement, and culture-building initiatives.
  • Coached and engaged employees, resulting in a 30% increase in retention through culture-building initiatives.
  • Facilitated promotions of 3 associates to Assistant Manager and 1 Assistant Manager to General Manager.

EXECUTIVE STORE MANAGER

6 Years 1 Month
KOHL'S | 05.2011 - 06.2017
  • Directed operations for a 125,000 sq. ft. store with $11-12M in annual revenue.
  • Increased sales by 15% from 2013-2015 through strategic initiatives and execution.
  • Increased membership growth by 25% – Top 10% in company.
  • Reduced shrink from 3.5% to 1.5% (2013) and 2.5% (2015), ranking in top 10% of stores.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores from 75% to 90% (2015).
  • Developed and executed top talent strategies, resulting in 75% internal promotion rate.
  • Drove membership growth by 25%, achieving top 10% ranking in company.
  • Recognized 5 times as “Top 25%” in company by Supervisor & Executive Store Manager.

DISTRICT MANAGER

9 Months
DOTS, LLC | 01.2011 - 10.2011
  • Managed 11 stores, contributing to $15M in annual revenue.
  • Increased district profitability from $2.5M to $8M.
  • Increased conversion rate above 80% across the company, above company rate +13%.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction scores from 75% to 90%.
  • Recognized as “Top 25%” in company by Supervisor & Executive Store Manager.

REGIONAL CORPORATE STAFFING, TRAINER & RECRUITER

1 Year 11 Months
ACC HEALTH CARE, LLC | 06.2009 - 05.2011
  • Led team of 10 in staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and training to enhance regional talent acquisition.
  • Increased Security Clearance & Dental compliance ranking to 75%.
  • Enhanced security clearance and dental compliance by implementing new procedures.
  • Reduced travel expenses by 50% through improved planning and cost controls.

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

1 Year 3 Months
LIMITED TOO | 10.2007 - 01.2009
  • Led district of 10 stores generating $20M+ in annual revenue.
  • Elevated district ranking by advancing 4 stores from 45th to 25th out of 60 districts.
  • Achieved top sales performance in company for Limited Too, surpassing annual sales objectives by 200+ hours.
  • Increased sales performance by 5.3% and boosted Units Per Transaction (UPT) by 1.12.
  • Recognized as “Top 5%” in company by Supervisor & Executive Store Manager.

DISTRICT MANAGER

2 Years 9 Months
CHARLOTTE RUSSE / RAMPAGE | 01.2005 - 10.2007
  • Promoted from District Training Manager to District Manager within 90 days.
  • Improved district ranking from 75th to 25th out of 60 districts.
  • Elevated district ranking from 75th to 25th out of 60 districts through strategic initiatives.
  • Limited Too #1 in company for overall sales performance and ranked #1 in company.
  • Received High-Performance recognition for fiscal year 2006, reflecting commitment to team success and operational excellence.

REGIONAL LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER

7 Years 4 Months
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS | 08.1997 - 12.2004
  • Managed loss prevention for 75 stores, ensuring protection of ~$104M in annual revenue.
  • Implemented new loss prevention strategies that increased store performance.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies that enhanced store performance across the region.
  • Awarded LP Manager of the Year in 2006 for exceptional performance in loss prevention.

Education

Advanced Interview And Interrogation - Loss Prevention

WICKLANDER-ZULAWSKI & ASSOCIATES

Certificate of Completion

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA

Health And Life Coach Certification - Health And Wellness

Health Coach Institute | 12-2026

Skills

Multi-site leadership
P&L management
Sales planning
Team development
Operational excellence
Risk management
Inventory Management
Talent acquisition
Customer experience
Team building
Revenue growth
Process development
Ethical leadership
Team support
HR Management Systems
Supply Chain Optimization
Operational Reporting

EXECUTIVE IMPACT

  • 25+ YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
  • $25 MILLION+ ANNUAL DISTRICT REVENUE
  • 11 MILLION UNIT LOCATION LAID
  • 90% INTERNAL PROMOTION RATE
  • 25% MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
  • 30% VIP MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
  • 10% LUXE MEMBER GROWTH

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER / LEADERSHIP TRAINER

HAMMER & NAILS
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

PROJECT MANAGER | BUSINESS OPERATIONS & CLIENT DELIVERY

GALAXY REMODELING
11.2019 - 12.2022Read More

TRAINING STORE MANAGER

PARTY CITY
06.2017 - 11.2019Read More

EXECUTIVE STORE MANAGER

KOHL'S
05.2011 - 06.2017Read More

DISTRICT MANAGER

DOTS, LLC
01.2011 - 10.2011Read More

REGIONAL CORPORATE STAFFING, TRAINER & RECRUITER

ACC HEALTH CARE, LLC
06.2009 - 05.2011Read More

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

LIMITED TOO
10.2007 - 01.2009Read More

DISTRICT MANAGER

CHARLOTTE RUSSE / RAMPAGE
01.2005 - 10.2007Read More

REGIONAL LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
08.1997 - 12.2004Read More

WICKLANDER-ZULAWSKI & ASSOCIATES

Advanced Interview And Interrogation from Loss Prevention
Read More

University of New Orleans

Associate of Science from Business Administration And Management
Read More

Health Coach Institute

Health And Life Coach Certification from Health And Wellness
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Martina RiveraDistrict Area Manager