Results-driven Store Manager with 20+ years of experience leading high-volume retail locations for global apparel brands. Proven success driving sales growth, improving profitability, developing top-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Strong operator with full ownership of KPIs, talent development, and day-to-day store execution. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager (Store Leader, High-Volume Location)
TOMMY HILFIGER
Miami, FL
11.2010 - Current
Support leadership of the highest-volume store in the company, consistently ranking top-tier in sales performance for over five years.
Drive revenue growth by executing sales strategies aligned to KPIs including conversion, AOV, UPT, and traffic.
Lead daily operations including scheduling, labour optimization, visual standards, inventory control, and compliance.
Deliver best-in-class customer experiences by resolving escalations and building long-term client relationships.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop high-performing sales and leadership teams through coaching and performance management.
Execute corporate initiatives including visual merchandising, outreach programs, and operational excellence standards.
Partner with mall management and local marketing teams to increase foot traffic and promotional effectiveness.
General Manager
SYMS
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2009 - 11.2010
Held full ownership of store operations, sales performance, and team development across multiple locations.
Built customer-focused cultures that improved loyalty, repeat business, and overall profitability.
Recruited and developed management and sales teams to consistently meet or exceed sales goals.
Established clear performance expectations through sales targets, service standards, and operational processes.
Analysed labour productivity and sales-per-hour metrics, improving efficiency through targeted coaching.
Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational controls.
Store Manager
BROOKS BROTHERS
Miami, FL
02.2003 - 04.2009
Increased store revenue by over 80% within two years, transforming the location into a top-performing store.
Led an award-winning store recognized company-wide for sales growth, customer service excellence, and operational performance.
Achieved the highest reduction in shrink across the company in 2007 and 2009.
Managed full P&L responsibility, driving expense control and margin improvement.
Developed strong clientele strategies by analysing customer data and local market trends.
Hired, trained, and developed high-performing teams, resulting in strong internal promotions and retention.
Supported new store openings and remodels in Puerto Rico, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, and Orlando.
Partnered with Loss Prevention to implement training and systems that significantly reduced theft and loss.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Florida Metropolitan University
Skills
Store Leadership
Team Development
Sales Growth
KPI Performance
P&L Management
Labor Management
Customer Experience
Customer Retention
Visual Merchandising
Brand Execution
Hiring
Training
Performance Management
Shrink Reduction
Loss Prevention
High-Volume Retail Operations
Retail Systems
MS Office
Matterport
BOBJ
RFID
Dimension
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager (Store Leader, High-Volume Location)