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Shaena Castleman

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Flexible retail manager with 11+ years experience leading in multiple roles across high volume stores. Skilled in working under pressure with high accuracy. Analytical problem-solver determined to face challenges with solutions. Eager to engage and create a positive culture with experience in diverse retail environments. People leader with history of building strong relationships. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, feedback and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target
11.2021 - Current
  • Plan and execute daily/weekly workload up to 6 weeks out to including pricing, merchandising, sales plans, events and promotions for my departments.
  • Supported/ monitored store operations including fulfillment team, Guest Services, Grocery, Tech and Style and Beauty Team during my LOD hours and closing rotations.
  • Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
  • Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.

Visual Manager of Operations

Forever 21
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Set the visual presentation of the store through merchandising, floor set planning and execution, replenishment, launches, updates, shipment, loss prevention, and service driving results through creating short and long-term plans, strategies, processes.
  • Communicate regularly with store manager regarding all aspects of sales, visual execution, customer feedback and lead/brand ambassador performance and determine hiring needs.
  • Managed analytical reports to identify and track sales activities and customer trends.
  • Conducted and lead store audits, visits and inventories.
  • Assist Store Manager in LP audits/ investigations reviewing cameras on a weekly basis acting as witness for internal theft interviews when needed.
  • Ensured proper marketing throughout the store at all times.
  • Train, coach and direct team members on merchandise handling, shipment processing, merchandise presentation, and visual techniques as needed. Team of 25-40 employees.

Assistant Store Manager

Justice
10.2012 - 10.2019


  • Recruited, hired and maintained a core staff implementing all training procedures following through with proactive monitoring and coaching strategies.
  • Developed a loyal customer base building strong relationships with diverse customers creating positive and personalized experiences.
  • Maintained high levels of organization in store by directing customers, consistently replenishing and reactionary merchandising.
  • Managed scheduling for store shifts to accomplish proper staffing at all times using sales payroll grid and forecast needs.
  • Interim Store Manager for two locations. (8months total)
  • Assisted in two store remodels, 2 store openings and 2 closings within the district.
  • Hosted multiple in store events, led as a pilot store in the district for multiple launches including BOPIS, Just & Brothers, and Yourspace.


Education

High School Diploma -

Siegel High School
Murfreesboro, TN
2011

Skills

  • Merchandising
  • Loss Prevention/Asset Protection
  • Technical Support/ Trouble Shooting
  • Business development and planning
  • POS systems operations
  • Customer experience
  • Operations/organization stock management
  • Goals and performance/ Development
  • Leadership
  • Shipping and receiving/ Fulfillment
  • powered equipment certification
  • Analytical Thinking

Timeline

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target
11.2021 - Current

Visual Manager of Operations

Forever 21
10.2019 - 11.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Justice
10.2012 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Siegel High School
Shaena Castleman