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MELISSA MOREAU

Miami,FL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

District Training Store ManagerDistrict / Regional Visual ManagerDistrict Manager / Regional Visual Leader

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Miami, FL
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

70000/yr - 115000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k match

Summary

Strategic and results-driven District Sales Manager with success leading multi-unit retail operations, driving visual merchandising excellence, and developing top-performing teams. Recognized for transforming underperforming districts through coaching, operational precision, and innovative merchandising that enhances customer experience and boosts profitability.

Experienced with training and developing store teams to optimize performance. Utilizes leadership and strategic planning to drive operational success. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving business goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

District Training Store Manager

Torrid
Pembroke Pines, FL
07.2019 - 01.2026
  • Lead district-level training and operational excellence across multiple stores.
  • Create and implement training programs that elevate customer experience and compliance.
  • Partner with senior leadership to identify business opportunities and achieve goals.
  • Develop and coach managers to deliver consistent brand standards and results.

District / Regional Visual Manager

Dressbarn
Boca Raton, FL
01.2000 - 07.2019
  • Directed operations for multiple stores, achieving sales growth and visual consistency.
  • Served as Regional Visual Manager, designing monthly store sets at the home office to guide companywide visual standards.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained management teams to strengthen leadership pipelines.
  • Managed new store openings, operational audits, and district strategy meetings.
  • Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance brand presentation across regional locations.
  • Trained and mentored store teams on visual standards and effective execution of displays.
  • Analyzed sales data to adjust visual layouts, optimizing product placement for increased customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of marketing initiatives with visual merchandising efforts.
  • Conducted regular store visits to assess compliance with corporate visual guidelines and identify improvement opportunities.

District Manager / Regional Visual Leader

Fashion Bug
Des Moines, IA
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Supervised eight stores, improving sales performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated on visual merchandising programs for 129 stores across the region.
  • Designed and delivered training programs to elevate sales, service, and leadership.
  • Built strong community connections through local business partnerships.

Education

Business Administration And Management

Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Multi-Unit Operations
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Business Analysis
  • Shrink Reduction
  • New Store Openings
  • Training & Development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Customer Experience Optimization
  • Performance Coaching
  • Brand Standards Execution
  • Store operations
  • Employee relations
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Budget planning

Accomplishments

  • Maintained shrink consistently below industry benchmarks.
  • Led visual merchandising strategies that improved presentation and sales conversion.
  • Opened and launched multiple stores achieving or exceeding performance targets.
  • Recognized for district leadership, employee development, and operational success.
  • Developed training and development program for new managers.

Timeline

District Training Store Manager

Torrid
07.2019 - 01.2026

District / Regional Visual Manager

Dressbarn
01.2000 - 07.2019

District Manager / Regional Visual Leader

Fashion Bug
01.1995 - 12.1999

Business Administration And Management

Marshalltown Community College
MELISSA MOREAU