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Tara Hinkle

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional skilled at providing clear guidelines and targeted goals to drive sustained revenue growth, team efficiency and customer loyalty. Knowledgeable about recruiting, hiring, training and motivating qualified teams to meet and exceed objectives. Motivational leader, strategic planner and analytical problem solver with demonstrated record of success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Gap Inc
Costa Mesa, CA
11.1999 - 11.2024
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing both store and organizational performance results.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth with strategic vision and long-range planning.

Team Leader Manager

Mervyn's
Irvine, CA
08.1997 - 11.1999
  • Responsible for 4 departments within store. Duties included scheduling, visuals and hitting department goals.
  • Provided guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members, establishing a culture of accountability resulting in achieving department goals.
  • One of 5 leaders in company chosen to initiate new instock inventory process to improve overall operational efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis, MN
06-1992

Skills

  • Planning
  • Prioritizing
  • Developing Direct Reports
  • Leadership
  • Merchandising
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Self-Motivation
  • Customer Service

Timeline

General Manager

Gap Inc
11.1999 - 11.2024

Team Leader Manager

Mervyn's
08.1997 - 11.1999

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Minnesota School of Business

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