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Overview
Work History
Education
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Skye Ela

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with over 10 years of experience in Specialty Retail. Renowned for driving sales growth, maximizing profits, and cultivating long-term customer relationships. Passionate about team development, fostering leadership skills, and creating high-performing teams committed to excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Leader

Hibbett
Lake County, FL
07.2023 - Current
  • Secured #3 Divisional Comp Gain at home location through strategic sales initiatives
  • Guided 4 stores to consistently meet and exceed company metrics in sales, shrink, and key business indicators (KBIs)
  • Spearheaded sales training programs, resulting in a 20% increase in team sales performance.

Store Manager

Party City
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Drove sales growth by 25% through effective merchandising and promotional strategies
  • Led recruitment, hiring, and training efforts, ensuring a skilled and motivated team
  • Developed and executed shrink reduction programs, decreasing shrink by 1%.

Store Manager (DM Training Program)

Dollar General
11.2017 - 05.2023
  • Elevated the store to the top volume in the region for 2 consecutive years through innovative sales strategies
  • Mentored and trained new store managers, enhancing district-wide leadership capabilities
  • Implemented customer-centric sales approaches, boosting customer retention.

Assistant Manager

Party City
12.2018 - 03.2021
  • Focused on optimizing sales and reducing shrink, contributing to a 10% increase in store profitability
  • Implemented effective merchandising techniques, enhancing product visibility and sales.

Sales Associate

Party City
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets through exceptional customer service and product knowledge
  • Played a key role in reducing shrink by adhering to loss prevention protocols.

Education

GED -

Winter Park Tech
Winter Park, FL
09-2014

Skills

  • Sales Optimization
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Recruitment & Training
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Merchandising
  • Shrink Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Improvement
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Business Needs Assessment
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Customer Trend Analysis
  • Sales Reporting
  • Employee Retention
  • Sales plan implementation

Accomplishments

  • #3 Divisional Comp Gain (+38% Sales Gain)

Timeline

Market Leader

Hibbett
07.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Party City
03.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Manager

Party City
12.2018 - 03.2021

Store Manager (DM Training Program)

Dollar General
11.2017 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Party City
11.2015 - 12.2018

GED -

Winter Park Tech
Skye Ela