Polly Langdon
Huntington
Summary
Experienced retail manager seeking new opportunities after relocating to be closer to family. With 17 years of management experience in various retail settings, I bring a proven track record of driving sales, optimizing operations, and leading teams to success. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and fostering a positive work environment, eager to contribute skills and expertise to a dynamic organization in need of a results-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Belk Department Store
04.2024 - Current
Store Manager
HomeGoods
08.2017 - 02.2024
- Oversees all Merchandising, Operations, Customer Service, and Human Resources within a high volume store location.
- Develop creative plans to increase store sales.
- Coordinates and supervises loss prevention and operational programs.
- Ensures every customer has a positive shopping experience.
- Hire, train, supervise and mentor a team of Associates and leaders.
- Manage the daily activity of the sales floor, backroom, front end and cash office.
- Improve store layout and efficiency.
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Work with a Store Manager in the areas of Merchandising, Operations, Customer Service, and Human Resources within the store.
- Coordinate and supervise loss prevention and operational programs.
- Hire, train, supervise and mentor a team of Associates.
- Manage the daily activity of the sales floor, backroom, front end and cash office.
Store Manager
Things Remembered
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Work with a Store Manager in the areas of Merchandising, Operations, Customer Service, and Human Resources within the store.
- Ensure every customer has a positive shopping experience.
- Hire, train, supervise and mentor a team of Associates.
- Manage the daily activity of the sales floor and production.
Department Manager
Elder-Beerman
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Oversaw day to day operations in women’s ready to wear.
Part Time Assistant Manager
C J Banks
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Work with a Store Manager in the areas of Merchandising and Operations.
- Ensure every customer has a positive shopping experience.
- Manage the daily activity of the sales floor, backroom, front end and cash office.
Assistant Manager
Motherhood Maternity
01.2007 - 04.2011
- Assisted Store Manager in overseeing all operations and merchandising.
Education
Some College - Business Management
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Proctorville, OH05.2011
Skills
- Store management
- Retail management
- Planograms
- Merchandising
- Pricing
- Assistant manager experience
- Profit & loss
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Customer service
- Sales
CUST
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Store Manager
Belk Department Store
04.2024 - Current
Store Manager
HomeGoods
08.2017 - 02.2024
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.2015 - 08.2017
Store Manager
Things Remembered
04.2013 - 01.2015
Department Manager
Elder-Beerman
01.2011 - 04.2013
Part Time Assistant Manager
C J Banks
05.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Manager
Motherhood Maternity
01.2007 - 04.2011
Some College - Business Management
Ohio University-Southern Campus
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