Mona Cabero
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic retail leader with extensive experience driving sales and operational excellence across 17 locations. Recognized for strategic execution and talent development, generating approximately $18M in annual sales while enhancing visual merchandising and KPI management. Proven ability to lead new store openings and remodels, fostering high-performing teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
J. JILL
Los Angeles/Sacramento/Reno
10.2005 - Current
- Lead operational and financial performance for 17 retail locations across California, generating approximately $18M in annual sales.
- Drove territory performance through targeted sales strategies, KPI accountability, and execution of visual merchandising standards.
- Assumed Acting Dual District Manager responsibilities, overseeing operations in critical expansion territories, including Northern California and Pacific Northwest..
- Project Execution: Championed the launch of the brand's prototype store concept and successfully managed 10+ new store openings, major remodels, and strategic relocations since 2015.
- Provided strategic support and operational guidance as Designated Peer Partner for West Region, influencing performance in surrounding districts.
- Award-Winning Leadership: Recognized with the DM Achievement & Leadership Award (2025 and 2021) and Innovative Leadership Award (2020).
- Facilitated development of a store manager for future Area Manager position.
District Manager
ANN TAYLOR
San Fernando Valley, CA
07.1998 - 10.2005
- Performance Leadership: Consistently ranked in the Top 5 districts nationwide for sales volume, conversion rates, and audit compliance from 2000 through 2005.
- Oversaw multi-unit store operations across the San Fernando Valley market, enhancing team accountability and local market performance.
- Developed internal talent pipeline by mentoring and promoting multiple store managers into higher-level corporate and area specialist roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2001
Associate of Arts - Visual Merchandising
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CASkills
- Sales & KPI Management
- P&L Accountability
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Multi-Unit & District Operations
- New Store Openings
- Remodels & Relocations
- Market Strategy & Planning
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Experience
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Succession Planning
- Team Development
- Cross-Market Leadership
Timeline
District Manager
J. JILL
10.2005 - Current
District Manager
ANN TAYLOR
07.1998 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Visual Merchandising
San Diego Mesa College