Morgan Grimes
Wilmington,North Carolina
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Store Operations
Athleta
12.2023 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced RLT & BP collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and meeting hygiene.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and cross brand partners to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Regional Director
Athleta
08.2019 - Current
- Leads and coaches a team of 11 District Managers across 125 stores in both the specialty and outlet division.
- Partners with HR, LP, Operations and Visual to deliver results for both stores/online and influence decisions that impact stores, field teams and the organization.
- Collaborates with Real Estate partners to develop and execute a profitable and consistent new store opening strategy across the Eastern United States
- Executive sponsor of new store opening pipeline process, procedures,execution, commercial planning and operations.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to build highly skilled teams capable of delivering on company goals and objectives.
Field Visual Director
Athleta
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Responsible for talent development across the Field Visual Team and stores organization in visual execution, excellence in merchandising and driving results
- Supported execution of 80+ new stores in 4 years
- Developed and executed on-demand Visual Training Library for field teams.
Head of Visual
Gap China
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Led the Field Visual strategy, marketing, and visual execution in stores across Greater China
- (Mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan) growing the Greater China store count by 50% in 2 yrs
- Grew Field Visual team from 4 to 17 visual leaders across Greater China through internal succession and external recruitment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Retail Marketing Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI01.2000
Skills
- Business strategies
- Creative Strategy
- Delivering Results
- Talent & Performance Management
- Real Estate Development
- Team Building
- Visual Merchandising
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Situational Leadership Training - Ken Blanchard
- Prosci Change Management
Timeline
Director Store Operations
Athleta
12.2023 - Current
Regional Director
Athleta
08.2019 - Current
Field Visual Director
Athleta
01.2015 - 08.2019
Head of Visual
Gap China
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Retail Marketing Management
Johnson & Wales University