Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internships
Timeline
Generic

Saundra Heath

Newark

Summary

Dynamic Senior Operations Manager with UNIQLO, skilled in operations management and employee coaching. Achieved a remarkable increase in customer satisfaction from 60% to 92% by implementing effective solutions. Proven track record in strategic planning and cross-functional coordination, driving productivity improvements and enhancing team performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operations Manager

UNIQLO
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of large-scale initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Improved the department evaluation process boosting team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Liaise with retail stores to resolve customer concerns related to in-store experiences.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions, increasing CSAT from 60% to 92%.
  • Day-to-day management of all key performance indicators including retail, e-commerce, marketing, product, and logistics categories.

General Store Manager

UNIQLO
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership training of associates and management team.
  • Formulated strategies for expected and unanticipated logistics issues in order to manage shrink inventory levels for corrective action planning to reduce costs.
  • Worked closely with the In-Store Marketing Coordinator in order to determine the target market to be able to create marketing installations/displays to increase customer footfall and company profit.

Assistant Store Manager

UNIQLO
12.2015 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Advised leadership on HR-related issues, including vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Productivity improvement
  • KPI reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Employee coaching
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Hiring and onboarding

Internships

Liberty Fairs Trade Show- Intern
New York, NY  

01/2017 - 12/2017


Bronze Magazine – Photography Intern
New York, NY 

01/2013 - 12/2014


Simone Chante - Personal Assistant
New York, NY 

05/2014 - 09/2014


D. Up Entertainment - Marketing Intern
New York, NY 

10/2011 - 05/2012

Timeline

Senior Operations Manager

UNIQLO
07.2021 - Current

General Store Manager

UNIQLO
09.2018 - 07.2021

Assistant Store Manager

UNIQLO
12.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

St. John's University
Saundra Heath