Rhonda Hypnarowski
Albany,New York
Summary
An accomplished leader who develops, motivates and leads teams who consistently exceed company expectations. Possess a strong aptitude for problem solving, decision making, and creating a high productivity work environment with superior customer service levels and high employee morale. An experienced trainer and engaging speaker with the ability to incite enthusiasm for the job and company. A results driven manager who sets achievable goals providing consistent feedback and accountability where expectations are not met.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
07.2011
Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
Target Corporation
08.2002 - 05.2012
- District Training Coordinator responsible for all new manager training for a 15 store district. Collaborated with peers to ensure all new managers were meeting expectations once placed in store locations.
- Successfully managed sales and operations in a more challenging store location. In lieu of challenges, an environment that celebrated diversity was nurtured creating a team that respected and worked cohesively together.
- Lead the highest volume store (42 million annually) within the district consistently exceeding sales goals earning Company Profit Shares every year of my tenure.
- Store’s Guest Survey Scores ranked within Top 10 comprised of a 70 store Region in the Upstate and Central New York Region.
- Most profitable store in the district throughout my tenure as Store Team Leader.
District Manager
Old Navy (Division of Gap, Inc.)
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Led store management teams to drive sales and achieve company objectives and goals.
- Introduced a “District Expert Program” with the goal of promoting greater bench strength in support of anticipated management needs within the district.
- Successfully opened new store location in Worcester, MA including recruitment, training, and development of management team.
- Worked closely with Human Resources Department to investigate and resolve employee relations issues. Acted quickly and professionally to communicate appropriate disciplinary action where warranted.
District Manager
Gap Outlet (Division of Gap, Inc.)
03.2001 - 08.2001
- Promoted by company, GAP, Inc. to lead all City of Boston, MA Old Navy stores
- Led all store locations in the State of New York except the surrounding New York City and Long Island areas.
- District included all Gap Inc. concept stores requiring management of Banana Republic Outlet, Old Navy and Gap Outlet stores located throughout New York State.
- Designed a method for providing greater accountability of managers for driving sales. The program was ultimately implemented region-wide.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Political Science, Philosophy
State University of New York College At Brockport
Brockport, NYSkills
- Sales Planning and Forecasting
- Expense Management
- Maximizing Relationships
- Developing Hiring Initiatives
- Training and Development
- Team Building
Timeline
07.2011
Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
Target Corporation
08.2002 - 05.2012
District Manager
Old Navy (Division of Gap, Inc.)
08.2001 - 08.2002
District Manager
Gap Outlet (Division of Gap, Inc.)
03.2001 - 08.2001
Bachelors Degree - Political Science, Philosophy
State University of New York College At Brockport