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Rebecca Kelly

Swartz Creek,MI

Summary

Accomplished Store Manager with a proven track record at JOANN, elevating store rankings and driving significant sales growth. Expert in operations management and team leadership, I excel in fast-paced environments, achieving top-tier shrink results and fostering productive teams. Skilled in strategic planning and complex problem-solving, I consistently develop partnerships and improve store performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Model Store Manager

JOANN
02.2018 - Current

Consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Established collaborative partnerships within the district, region and SSC.

Drove Flint from being ranked 861 out of 868 (when starting at this location), to one of the top stores in the company.

Consistently achieve fantastic Shrink results in a high-shrink location.

Drove SFS sales within store to reach mini-hub status.

Consistently built highly productive teams, focusing on their development.

Store Manager

JOANN
01.2007 - 02.2018
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Was named "Good Store" (now named Model Store), of the district.

Store Manager

JOANN
01.2005 - 01.2006

In the one year of my time here, I brought the Burton store, #1590, to be ranked #3 in the company

  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Operation Team Leader

JOANN
01.1996 - 01.2005
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Conducted regular quality audits to maintain compliance with industry standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Created a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels, addressing employee concerns promptly, and acknowledging outstanding individual contributions regularly.
  • Seamlessly adapted to evolving business needs, leading the team through periods of significant change while maintaining focus on key objectives.

Education

BBA - Architecture, Business Management

Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI
1994

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Workforce Management

Timeline

Model Store Manager

JOANN
02.2018 - Current

Store Manager

JOANN
01.2007 - 02.2018

Store Manager

JOANN
01.2005 - 01.2006

Operation Team Leader

JOANN
01.1996 - 01.2005

BBA - Architecture, Business Management

Saginaw Valley State University
Rebecca Kelly