Tabitha Little
Mayking,KY
Summary
Strategic Manager with experience leading and overseeing business activities in both single store settings as well as multi-unit settings. Strong history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing costs, reviewing performance and driving change. Forward-thinking leader with expertise in setting goals, quality standards and growth initiatives while leading quick and efficient attainment of objectives. Have a strong ability to maintain the culture in a work environment and always encourage equality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Ulta Cosmetics
Lexington, KY
06.2017 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
General Manager
Rue 21
Frankfort, KY
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
General Manager/District Manager in Training
Cato Fashions
Whitesburg, KY
02.2006 - 02.2013
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning On district level.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels. Conducted inventory at multiple stores.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Developed and implemented updating training programs for the district.
Education
GED -
Whitesburg High School
Whitesburg, KY03.2001
Skills
- Client Account Management
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Budget development
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Sales Tracking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Timeline
General Manager
Ulta Cosmetics
06.2017 - Current
General Manager
Rue 21
05.2015 - 06.2017
General Manager/District Manager in Training
Cato Fashions
02.2006 - 02.2013
GED -
Whitesburg High School