Stephanie Prior
Warrenton
Summary
Experienced and values-based leader with a proven track record in retail management, offering over 15 years of expertise. Seeking a leadership position to challenge and develop skills, ultimately advancing career path. Committed to driving operational excellence, fostering team collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Passionate about leveraging extensive industry knowledge to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Ulta Beauty
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects including but not limited to operations, Hiring, Recruiting, Achieving Sales plans as well as oversee Salon manager and licensed service professionals
- Promoted to higher volume store Gainesville Va store within first 2 years with the brand
- Exceeded sales performance, as well as exceeded customer engagement scores expectations
- Achieved Top Internal employee satisfaction award in the market first year in Warrenton store
- Achieved lowest shrink in the district award for 2024 at 1.35 vs 2.8 goal
Store Manager
Bath and Body Works
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Promoted 2 Store Managers during time at Tysons Corner - Kara Abdelkary and Angie Brown
- Oversaw DC market while DM in training 2019- Lead #1 results May 2019 in the region
- Acted as oversee leader in absence of DM multiple times While DM on PTO
- Lead Test products partnering with Home Office team while testing Skincare lines
Store Manager
Victorias’ Secret
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Lead team to Angels of Excellence both years in Role
- Facilitated Training for Pink business Leaders in the district
- Traveled to Pink Stores to assist in visual merchandising and Business Acumen
- Promoted to Springfield Mall after 1.5 years at Pink Dulles Town Center SM
Store Manager
DSW
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw 6 leaders and up to 100 team members in a 10 MM dollar store
- One of the Most critical stores in the Company
- Hired and developed leaders promoting internal talent to support stores in the market
- Maintained shrink and sales results through operational excellence
Store Manager
Bath and Body Works
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Oversaw 2 stores on multiple times while open SM roles while maintaining home store results
- Assisted in stretch assignment in partnership with DM Stacie Brooking with the Baltimore Market in 2013 While newly hired DM training
- Received Reflection Award 10/2012 - attended NSM with DM partners
- Promoted multiple leaders to the Next level including 2 SMs and several Pt leaders from sales associates
- Shrink Reduction in both stores during the time
- Acted as DM oversee while DM was on PTO
- Partner with hiring and second interviews for leaders moving forward to DM
Education
General Studies -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Retail Store Operation
- Shrink Reduction
- Customer service Excellence
- Business Analysis
- Merchandising strategies
- Teambuilding/Training/Recruiting/Talent Development
- Communication
Timeline
General Manager
Ulta Beauty
12.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Bath and Body Works
01.2017 - 01.2021
Store Manager
Victorias’ Secret
01.2015 - 01.2017
Store Manager
DSW
01.2014 - 01.2015
Store Manager
Bath and Body Works
01.2009 - 01.2014
General Studies -
Northern Virginia Community College
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