Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Mary Orsulak

Lori’s Gifts
Monroeville,PA
19
years of professional experience

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Lori’s Gifts, excelling in strategic planning and customer service. Enhanced operational efficiency through innovative solutions, resulting in improved sales execution. Adept at fostering a high-performance culture that drives results and elevates team accountability.

Work History

District Manager

4 Years 11 Months
Lori’s Gifts | 12.2021 - Current
  • Directed store operations across district to maintain consistent sales, service, and visual standards.
  • Coached store managers on staffing, scheduling, and performance expectations.
  • Monitored inventory controls and addressed merchandising gaps to support product availability.
  • Reviewed sales trends and adjusted store priorities to improve daily execution.

Partner/Operator

7 Years 3 Months
Park Street Treats | 08.2014 - 11.2021
  • Smooth daily operations supported consistent service and product quality.
  • Fresh product availability was maintained through inventory ordering and stock rotation.
  • Customer service standards remained strong across daily operations.
  • Clear schedule coordination, task assignment, and workflow planning kept team work organized.
  • Staff training improved procedures, product handling, and service expectations.
  • Food safety compliance remained in place across daily work.
  • Stronger community connections increased brand presence through local event participation.

Director of Sales Operations

4 Years 3 Months
Three Rivers Confections | 08.2012 - 11.2016
  • Directed sales operations processes to improve order accuracy, pricing consistency, and cross-functional execution.
  • Streamlined forecasting, inventory coordination, and demand planning to support reliable customer fulfillment.
  • Collaborated with sales and production teams to align promotional calendars with manufacturing capacity.
  • Oversaw CRM and reporting workflows to maintain clean pipeline visibility and forecast integrity.

Store Manager

4 Years 11 Months
Yankee Candle | 08.2007 - 07.2012
  • Led daily store operations, ensuring consistent sales floor execution and customer service standards.
  • Managed schedules, task assignments, and coverage to maintain smooth retail operations.
  • Coached associates on product knowledge, selling techniques, customer engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science

University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

Leadership skills
Visual display
Strategic planning
Building revenue
Customer service

Timeline

District Manager

Lori’s Gifts
12.2021 - CurrentRead More

Partner/Operator

Park Street Treats
08.2014 - 11.2021Read More

Director of Sales Operations

Three Rivers Confections
08.2012 - 11.2016Read More

Store Manager

Yankee Candle
08.2007 - 07.2012Read More

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science
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Mary Orsulak