Rebecca Rubin
Cortland
Summary
Strategic retail leader with progressive leadership experience and a proven track record of driving business performance, developing high-performing teams, and executing large-scale operational and merchandising strategies. Experienced leading cross-functional teams in a $61M high-volume retail environment while coaching emerging leaders and delivering strong sales and guest experience results. Seeking opportunities to leverage leadership, operational strategy, and business acumen in senior store leadership, district leadership, or corporate retail roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Team Leader, Specialty Sales
Target
South Elgin, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Lead overall business performance for Specialty Sales departments including Style, Beauty, and Electronics in a $61M high-volume retail location.
- Directly lead, coach, and develop a 50+ person team, driving strong business results and leadership development.
- Serve as Leader on Duty and primary decision-maker during executive leadership absences, overseeing storewide operations.
- Partner with store leadership to execute major merchandising transitions, seasonal strategies, and operational priorities.
- Analyze key business metrics to identify opportunities, improve performance, and drive operational efficiency.
Closing Team Leader
Target
South Elgin, IL
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Led storewide evening operations ensuring recovery, guest service, and operational standards were consistently executed.
- Managed cross-functional teams across multiple departments to ensure store readiness for the following business day.
- Partnered with leadership to support operational priorities including fulfillment execution and inventory accuracy.
Service & Engagement Team Leader
Target
South Elgin, IL
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Led front-end operations including checkout, Drive Up, and guest services in a high-volume retail environment.
- Managed scheduling, labor planning, and performance management for a large service team.
- Maintained strong guest satisfaction while improving service efficiency.
Beauty Team Member
Target
South Elgin, IL
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered personalized product recommendations and beauty expertise to guests.
- Maintained merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, and supported promotional transitions.
Education
Emergency Medicine
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL06.2021
Skills
- Operations Leadership
- Team Development & Leadership Coaching
- Sales Performance Strategy
- Visual Merchandising & Brand Execution
- Functional Leadership
- Operational Planning & Execution
- Guest Experience Strategy
- Labor & Payroll Management
Timeline
Executive Team Leader, Specialty Sales
Target
07.2023 - Current
Closing Team Leader
Target
07.2022 - 07.2023
Service & Engagement Team Leader
Target
04.2020 - 07.2022
Beauty Team Member
Target
05.2018 - 04.2020
Emergency Medicine
Elgin Community College