Nika Mukhina

• Directed new store launches and oversaw renovations, expanding the company’s footprint while ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime.

• Utilized advanced project management skills to streamline processes, solve complex problems and enhance operational efficiency across all units.

• Expertly forecasted labor hours, managed store budgets (P&L) and optimized product inventories to exceed KPIs and drive profitability.

• Implemented lean practices to minimize shrinkage, waste, and overspending, resulting in significant cost savings.

• Led multi-state recruitment, onboarding, training and development building high performance teams committed to excellence.

• Quality Assurance: Upheld the highest standards of quality and food safety, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Market Adaptability: Monitored industry trends to stay ahead of developments, adapting strategies to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing product availability and reducing stock discrepancies.

• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
• Implemented sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
• Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

• Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
• Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
• Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
• Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
• Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
• Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Led the development and implementation of operational strategies to enhance transfer efficiency and storage across 18 J.Crew stores, resulting in a 37% increase in customer availability in-store and a 64% increase in online availability, optimizing inventory management .

• Streamlined operations by implementing process improvements, enhancing efficiency across teams.
• Led cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and reduce bottlenecks in production processes.
• Developed and maintained key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational effectiveness and drive results.
• Mentored staff on best practices for inventory management, resulting in reduced waste and improved stock levels.
• Facilitated training sessions for new hires, fostering knowledge transfer and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
• Reviewed project plans, participated in redline meetings and joined construction walks to address security related systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in change orders and achieving a 100% on time handover.
• Conducted comprehensive health, safety and security audits quarterly. Meticulously identifying safety infractions and swiftly implementing corrective measures to ensure a secure work environment.

• Worked closely with store operations to make sure we had the right people in place to drive sales and create a positive shopping experience.
• On-boarded, trained and counseled staff members in cases of error.
• Supported staff with the right training and resources to boost productivity, reduce turnover and keep the stores running smoothly.
• Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
• Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
• Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
• Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
• Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
• Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.