Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
StoreManager

Stephanie Smith

Manchester,IA

Summary


Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance while growing leaders for today and tomorrow.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Bath & Body Works
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring a high standard of customer service and merchandise presentation.
  • Trained and developed staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance customer experience.
  • Conducted inventory management, tracking stock levels to minimize shrinkage and optimize replenishment.
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards to drive product engagement and increase sales opportunities.
  • Assisted in scheduling shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Attract and retain top talent by being a people first leader

Store Manager

Bath & Body Works
11.2022 - 03.2025
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring a high standard of customer service and merchandise presentations.
  • Trained and developed staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance customer experience
  • Conducted inventory management, tracking stock levels to minimize shrink and optimize replenishment
  • Implemented visual merchandising standard to drive product engagement and increase sales opportunities
  • Assisted in scheduling shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, enhancing team efficiency
  • Attract and retain top talent by being a people first leader.

General Manager

Old Navy
10.2013 - 10.2022
  • Mentored team leaders, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency across departments.

Various Leadership Positions

Old Navy, Gap
07.2001 - 09.2013
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Education

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Talent Ambassador
  • Situational Leadership Certification
  • Emotional Intelligence Certification

Timeline

Store Manager

Bath & Body Works
04.2025 - Current

Store Manager

Bath & Body Works
11.2022 - 03.2025

General Manager

Old Navy
10.2013 - 10.2022

Various Leadership Positions

Old Navy, Gap
07.2001 - 09.2013

Education

University of Northern Iowa
Stephanie Smith