Years of Retail Experience
Samantha Holmes
Area Manager
Columbus,OH
Summary
Area Manager with well-rounded experience in managing multi-unit stores and multi-unit departments in a warehouse setting. Managing a $50,000 a week store and $200,000 plus in District Revenue from 6 stores weekly. Maximizing employee growth potential through coaching and development. 12 plus years of Store Management experience, 3 years total Area Management experience in retail and 2.5 years Area Management experience in a warehouse.
Overview
14
14
3
3
Years of Fulfillment Experience
Work History
AREA MANAGER- Inventory Quality Assurance
Zulily
Lockbourne, OH
09.2021 - Current
- Spearhead all aspects of Inventory Control and Quality Assurance operations at the fulfillment center, overseeing a team of 150 team members
- Spearheaded and implimented a project that allowed items that were left out of packages to be sent to our core customer in 32 hours verses 84 hours
- Lead all cycle counting and auditing processes to ensure inventory accuracy
- Lead all government controlled audits and end of year number finalization
- Daily analyzation of KPI’S for bin accuracy to ensure all avenues of Sox compliance are met
- Managed space utilization and all existing bin numbers in the facility
- Managed all aspects of our customer service tickets
STORE MANAGER / AREA MANAGER
Tommy Bahama
Columbus, OH
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Came into a mid-year deficit of -14.4% to LY, Increased the bottom line to end the year at +1% to LY
- Became the district trainer and travel liaison within 5 short months
- Recruiter for not only my store but entire district- taught cold calling methods for stores that were under staffed and could not leave
- Store increased Maui Jim sales by $3500 dollars in the last fiscal quarter to win the company’s sales increase contest
- Came into an unstaffed store and successfully hired and retained a staff for 2 years and running
- Successfully promoted three team members to higher positions under my leadership
- Ran the District and traveled for DM during Covid shut down for over a year.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
STORE MANAGER
Wilsons Leather
Sunbury, OH
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Hired and recruited a staff of 25 for new store opening
- Maintained a staff throughout opening procedures and completed a successful opening
- Maintained and implemented 25% conversion method
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
AREA MANAGER
BEBE
Columbus, OH
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed 6 stores in the Ohio/ Kansas market with a home store
- Created new conversion methods for the whole district
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Managed payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations
Education
Associates of Applied Business in Fashion Merchandising -
Virginia Marti College of Art & Design
05.2010
Skills
- Multi-Unit Experience
- Leadership and Training
- Planning and Forecasting
- District Budgeting
- Attention to Detail
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Recruitment and Hiring
Accomplishments
- Lean 6 Six Sigma Yellow Belt Recipient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AREA MANAGER- Inventory Quality Assurance
Zulily
09.2021 - Current
STORE MANAGER / AREA MANAGER
Tommy Bahama
07.2019 - 09.2021
STORE MANAGER
Wilsons Leather
04.2016 - 07.2019
AREA MANAGER
BEBE
08.2014 - 01.2016
Associates of Applied Business in Fashion Merchandising -
Virginia Marti College of Art & Design
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