Taylor W. DeFrees
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Experienced retail leader with two years in management, over three years in specialized product knowledge, all within fast-paced, high volume retail environments. Adept at leading dynamic teams, operationally sound and consistently meeting KPIs. Optimizing budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and maximize profitability. Passionate leader that values team members and customers as human beings. Well suited to support Arc'teryx's commitment to humanity and technical excellence and innovation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
FT Manager
New Balance Factory Store
01.2024 - Current
- Positive leadership presence on sales floor while communicating and leading a team of associates
- Be results driven in achieving store KPIs through budgeting, forecasting sales, gross margin, and net profit
- Leading by example and proactively generating organic customer interactions
- Enable associates to independently and collaboratively succeed in product knowledge and development
- Be an extension of the Store Manager and operate with integrity
- Participate in onboarding/offboarding procedures to ensure proper staffing and a fully functioning team
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Creative Direction/Operations
Orange Peel Apparel
07.2023 - Current
- Provide input on creative direction on clothing collections, visual merchandising and customer experience
- Design easily digestible Tech Packs for manufacturers
- Understand Supply Chain protocols and how to maximize budgets and profit margin
- Manage inventory and distribution of customer orders
- Successfully oversee pop-ups with task delegation, POS, inventory management and guest experience
Lead Footwear Athlete
Nike
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Generate organic service to meet needs of customers
- Lead in merchandising sales floor
- Consistently update knowledge of product technology to always be up-to-date in latest offerings
- Lead other athletes to collectively acquire memberships, meet sales goals and move product
Skills
- Self Awareness
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Digital Content Development
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Social Media Management
- Personnel Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Strategic Networking
- Teamwork And Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Product Marketing
- Brand awareness and identity
Timeline
FT Manager
New Balance Factory Store
01.2024 - Current
Lead Footwear Athlete
Nike
08.2023 - 01.2024
Creative Direction/Operations
Orange Peel Apparel
07.2023 - Current
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