After excelling as a District Manager for the organization I was selected as Kate Spade & Company’s Regional Director for its Southeast Region. During my time in this position I was instrumental in assisting the organization execute an aggressive reorganization strategy, resulting in my region expanding by an additional 15 retail locations that were previously under a different region; I also had the number of districts under my leadership increase from four to five, each with their own District Manager and operational team.I have succeeded in expanding the organization’s retail footprint by effectively launching an additional 15 retail locations throughout my region, and have established effective succession plans throughout my region to increase operational efficiencies, identify up-and-coming management personnel, and ensuring continuity within the region.My professional endeavors have allowed my region to grow. I have developed the vision and strategies necessary for my management team to focus on the driving factors that allow the region’s KPIs to exceed the expectations of the corporation, and excel at collaborating with stakeholders throughout my organization to continue to drive excellence in our operations.

I led all retail management professionals within my district, and was directly responsible for their success in driving sales and maintaining profitability of their assigned assets. I coordinated with strategic leadership at the regional and corporate level to identify key company initiatives and develop strategies to implement these endeavors in a way that satisfied corporate mandates and the unique demands of my assigned district.I succeeded in improving the district’s annual realized shrink, increased district growth by 3% while the rest of the region experienced a contraction in revenues, and led the region in key performance metrics such as percent-to-plan, units per transaction, and average dollar sales. For my professional success I was realized as the organization’s District Leader of the Year in 2014, and was promoted to Regional Director for the organization shortly thereafter.

I directed all operations within my assigned district that drove sales, increased market share, and maintained the sustainability of the 10 high-end fashion retail locations within my district. I coordinated the efforts of store management and the district’s operations and logistics professionals to support overall district operations and the individual efforts of each retail location, and we were able to witness an overall increase in total sales levels by 58% over a 3-year period.I incorporated successful employee training initiatives to identify and mentor high-performing individuals as part of an overall employee sustainability campaign; my efforts led to being selected as an official trainer and mentor for 7 new District Managers within the organization.

I led daily operations of my assigned retail location, managing all aspects of inventory, merchandising, loss prevention, employee training and development, and payroll. I succeeded in implementing process improvement efforts that increased efficiencies within the store itself, reducing waste and improving employee output. My professionalism and demonstrated leadership abilities prompted the company to promote me to District Manager in 2009.

I was entrusted as a store manager with one of retail’s most recognizable luxury brand. I developed and led employees in all aspects of the store’s sales while identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing effective plans to reduce inefficiencies and increase ratings in key store performance indicators.

I led all efforts of my assigned store at one of the country’s most recognizable outdoor and footwear companies. I implemented corporate branding and marketing strategies to drive sales and maintain overall brand image. I also hired, coached, and led employees in day-to-day operations.