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MONICA KRAVCHENKO

San Francisco Bay Area

Summary

A natural leader and team builder, consistently motivating others toward success, with a record that demonstrates self-motivation, problem-solving, and positive results

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager - West Coast

RIMOWA, LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy)
San Francisco
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales by 10% year over year in the region.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained employees within my region, with support of HQ partners.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders in the execution of two flagship new store openings.
  • Managed regional operations, including client/employee relations, aftercare services, product allocation, and logistics.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Recruiter

Neuralink
Fremont, CA
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • 1 of 3 recruiters, with ownership of People and Operations, Animal Care, Manufacturing Technician, Facilities, and Construction roles.
  • Maintained ATS records of all assigned roles.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
  • Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
  • Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, managed candidate pipelines, and led pre- and debriefs.
  • Created and sent offer letters for all recruiters.

Purchaser

Neuralink
Fremont, CA
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Processed purchase orders through Procurify, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Communicated with vendors for prompt order processing and shipping.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts to secure favorable terms.
  • Collaborated with Logistics and Shipping departments for efficient delivery coordination.
  • Aligned invoices with purchase orders, ensuring payment accuracy prior to due dates.

Store Manager

RIMOWA
San Francisco, CA
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led sales, client relations, and team performance goals with accurate reporting and reviews.
  • Managed inventory, inbound repairs, and regular audits for operational efficiency.
  • Recruited, trained, and developed team members to uphold brand standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations, including POS, payroll (Kronos, TimeCo, and Paycom), and reporting.
  • Coordinated brand events and partnerships with SF MoMA and luxury hotels.

Area Manager

The Kooples
Bay Area and Canada
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Leading, developing, and driving actions that delivers sales growth and profitability for 5 locations in the Bay Area and Canada
  • Recruit, train, and retain strong store management teams for all stores
  • Day to day store operations, visual merchandising, human resources, and driving sales
  • Set weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets for 5 locations

Store Manager

Céline
San Francisco
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Exceeded sales goals through motivating, training, and developing a small team of 3
  • Conducted analysis of business reports to request correct merchandise for our location from the NY office
  • Lead the team to thrive in a clientele program, ensured follow up, client appointments, consignment, and facilitated VIP dressings with SAKS personal shoppers

Store Manager

Allsaints
San Francisco
09.2013 - 07.2015
  • People Development: mentor, train, and develop all staff members
  • Visual Merchandising: Collection launch, refresh, mannequins, PowerPoint presentations
  • Wage/Scheduling, driving store results, HR, inventory control

Visual Merchandiser/Co-Manager

Guess, INC
Los Angeles
05.2004 - 09.2013
  • Visual Merchandising: floorsets, window displays, RTW's, promotion set-up, and continuous follow up and training with management. Partnered with corporate in floor walks, product feedback, floorsets, and special event planning
  • People Development: involvement in several internal promotions

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Operational efficiency
  • Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Slack, DocuSign, and Calendly
  • Google and Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Regional Manager - West Coast

RIMOWA, LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy)
02.2023 - Current

Recruiter

Neuralink
01.2022 - 02.2023

Purchaser

Neuralink
08.2020 - 12.2021

Store Manager

RIMOWA
09.2018 - 01.2021

Store Manager

Céline
12.2016 - 12.2017

Area Manager

The Kooples
07.2015 - 12.2018

Store Manager

Allsaints
09.2013 - 07.2015

Visual Merchandiser/Co-Manager

Guess, INC
05.2004 - 09.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Arizona State University