Melinda Monterde

I conducted weekly walks of multi-unit stores exceeding 45+Million dollar in revenue annually. I developed management candidates throughout the company while ensuring the day to day activities and goals were not only met but exceeded.

• District fulfillment leader and trainer for omni-channel company launch.
• Selected for top leader group to discuss ideas, suggestions and feedback from field to corporate leaders.
• Recruit, train, develop all team members and provide on-the-job feedback creating a succession plan for multiple stores.

Lead total store duties of an 11+million dollar store with ten supervisors and fifty associates. I produced double digit comp increases yearly while exceeding all key indicators. I was selected for corporate trainer for merchandising presentation and soley opened 20+ locations overseeing a team of 70+ associates for grand openings

• Created a diverse collaborative culture based on mutual respect and understanding.
• Self aware leader committed to empowering others, staying authentic and ensuring all team members feel and know they are appreciated.
• Trainer who balances both employee and organization goals while setting clear expectations, feedback and leading teams through company processes.

Assisted in both the merchandising and operational aspect of a 150k sq feet building exceeding over 186 million in revenue. I lead a team of over 185 associates and 13 team leads. I assisted in providing outstanding customer service in our flagship store while focusing on asset protection, team development and conflict resolution. My abilities included but not limited to the following.

• Leader focused on all store processes, inventory, financials, and installations/remodels.
• Collaborated with asset protection leaders assisting with audits, procedures, and training to reduce loss and protect company assets.