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Pat Winninger

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary



Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture for mission-driven organizations. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Patagonia
10.2019 - Current
  • General Manager of Washington, DC. from 10/2019-10/2020, Alexandria, VA. from 10/2020 to 8/2023, currently in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Supported multiple locations as Interim Area Manager for DC and Alexandria from 1/2022 - 4/2022
  • Lead, develop and motivate teams while focusing on health, safety, employee and customer experience
  • Executed a new store opening for our Alexandria location in a historic theater with minimal support in November 2020
  • Successfully develop and implement performance management systems while navigating sensitive staffing issues in collaboration with HR business partners
  • Oversee community based grants program with annual budget between $50-$100k and market events with an annual budget of $15k
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on areas related to product, recruiting, new manager onboarding, retail-wide sales training

Assistant Store Manager

Patagonia
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Responsible for hiring, training, developing and motivating team of 20+ while maintaining operational efficiencies
  • 5% year-over-year growth during my tenure overseeing sales floor
  • Developed strong community event schedule with emphasis on building the team to drive the process
  • Inventory shrinkage percent decreased year over year while managing annual physical inventory process.
  • Retail Team Leader 2011-2013
  • Seasonal Sales Associate 2009

Assistant Store Manager

Stio Mountain Studio
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Hired and trained a team of 10, including 2 supervisors, to open a new store in one of Chicago’s high-profile retail areas
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to maximize efficiency and best serve customer needs
  • Built working relationships with local business partners which helped to establish the brand in the Chicago outdoor community, resulting in increased sales and customer engagement.

Assistant Store Manager

The North Face
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with two other ASM’s on operations and team development for a staff of 100+ people in the company’s highest-performing flagship store, located in the iconic John Hancock Center on Michigan Avenue
  • Became operationally sound in a short period of time with a company that has significant structure and protocol
  • Created a mentor program to further develop the leadership team and increase staff engagement.

Assistant Store Manager

Ibex Outdoor Clothing
10.2012 - 09.2014
  • Opened a boutique retail store in The University Village, a high-end destination shopping center
  • Recruited and trained a team of 15 including 3 supervisors with a wide range of retail experience
  • Achieved 2013 gross sales goal and trending to reach 2014 gross and net goals.

Education

B.A. - Business Administration and Environmental Studies

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Mi.

Skills

  • Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
  • Program Development
  • Market Growth
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Event Management
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Change Implementation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Cross-Cultural Communications
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Succession Planning

Recent Community Work

  • Farm Aid Volunteer Intern
  • Field Representative for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
  • Volunteer Organizer for Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters
  • Climate Reality Project Leader

Timeline

General Manager

Patagonia
10.2019 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Patagonia
10.2016 - 10.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Stio Mountain Studio
06.2015 - 10.2016

Assistant Store Manager

The North Face
10.2014 - 06.2015

Assistant Store Manager

Ibex Outdoor Clothing
10.2012 - 09.2014

B.A. - Business Administration and Environmental Studies

Western Michigan University

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