Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager, Store Manager
Hot Topic, Inc, Topic, Inc
10.2018 - Current
Experience with HRIS systems - Kronos, UKG and handling HR related issues daily
Experience managing data and inputting information in Excel and other programs
Manage payroll for 14 stores, always within 1% of the district’s allowed hours and top payroll performance in the company
Maximize EBITDA through control of store payroll, supply spending, cash management, and analyzation of store reports, often achieving consistent performance in district
Experienced project management - often advising different volume stores on productivity, efficiency, and leadership to achieve stellar results
Able to develop multiple people at once to further their career by creating individual development plans, often filling positions internally
Inspire teams to get behind initiatives, quickly adapting myself with little instruction - download of company app on the sales floor, omnichannel programs, selling behaviors and coming up with creative ways to give the best experience to internal and external customers
Ensure compliance of company objectives through completion of store and LP recaps and hold teams accountable for performance
#1 in the company for Spin to Win results- download of app and transaction creation in store #3 in ADT in the company YTD #3 in Hot cash coupon redemption YTD - a coupon that used to increase ADT
YTD CSAT 94, NPS 79
Experience with Medallia, Kronos Dimensions, UKG, Sharepoint, Looker
Supervised 14 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation
Store Manager
Hot Topic
01.2006 - 10.2018
Managed multiple volume stores, often increasing each new store by more than 13% to LY
Managed one of the top 10 volume stores in the company, increasing volume by $1 million in 5 years
Developed 8 ASMs to become Store Managers
Kept payroll in line with company expectation
Decreased shrink in multiple locations
Held team accountable for behaviors and issued documentation for performance management if necessary
Managed store KPIs to be in line or above expectation: Loyalty, Ship to Store, ADT
Ran conference calls with district when DM was unavailable
Assistant Manager
Claire’s, Inc
12.2000 - 01.2006
Assisted store manager in all aspects of the business
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
06.2007
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Estero, FL
06.2004
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel, Powerpoint, etc
Willing to complete all certifications necessary for position
Customer Service Process Improvement
Store Operations
Retail Knowledge
Customer Engagement Strategies
Operational Efficiency
Building Relationships
Team Management
Store Merchandising
Profitability Assessments
Performance Management
Accomplishments
Developed regional visual standards
Created weekly visual standards and procedures for 100+ stores
Designed multiple Excel spreadsheets for store, district, and region use
Excel sheets were primarily for tracking behaviors and KPIs
Inspired a team of social media experts to create regional social media standards
Created social media standards for 100+ stores to use to create more quality content
Timeline
District Manager, Store Manager
Hot Topic, Inc, Topic, Inc
10.2018 - Current
Store Manager
Hot Topic
01.2006 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager
Claire’s, Inc
12.2000 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gulf Coast University
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