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Burlington, Nj, Us

Strategically leads a retail network with 7 direct reports and over 55,000 associates across 1,053 stores in 46 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Goodlettsville, Tn, Us

Complete oversight of total operations spanning 9k stores located in 33 states with $17B in revenue. Provided cross functional influence for asset protection and human resources. Managed 7 direct reports and 80K indirect reports. Drove team engagement with a genuine, authentic, and curious management style. Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Restructured teams to ensure the right talent was in place and improved employee retention.• Promoted 7 Directors to Division Vice President and 4 Directors to Senior Director.• Supports market expansion and growth, opening the first stores in ND, OR, WA, ID, WY and MT markets. • Instrumental member of company-sponsored Employee Resource Groups including the SERVE Resource Group, and the Women’s Professional Employee Resource Group.• Honored as one of Mass Market Retailer’s 2020 ‘Most Influential Women’.

Goodlettsville, Tn, Us

I was recruited to lead operations for 11 regions and 1900 stores spanning 30 states across the US with $3.4B in sales. I developed and managed Senior Region Director Market Stores, 10 Region Directors, and 117 District Managers. I oversaw and improved all aspects of retail store operations including asset protection, facilities management, staffing, talent development, and team culture. I was a representative for the Dollar General Diversity Champion’s Team.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Achieved comparable sales growth and productivity improvements. • Drove market expansion efforts and opened 118 stores in 2019.• Graduate of the company’s Strategic Executive Leadership Forum (SELF).

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I was rapidly promoted through a series of positions and increasing responsibility to ultimately take ownership of a senior director-level role. Here, I led a team of 8 direct reports, 11k indirect employees, and $3.1B in sales across 85 stores in TX. I established a growth-focused strategy and executed best practices to turn around district performance.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Selected to launch the first CVS health clinic for Target with 144 clinics to follow in other stores.• Realized a 2.6% comparable sales growth while delivering a 1.8% productivity improvement. • Maintained #1 culture rating at 94% Engagement and #1 for promotions with 32 leaders promoted to Store Team Leader, Market Team Leader, and Business Partner.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

In this position, I set the strategic direction across 83 stores in TX, OK, MO, and NM. I oversaw 8 district team leaders, 11k indirect employees, $3.5B in sales, and supported all facets of healthcare, assets protection, and facilities management.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Continued legacy of revamping underperforming operations and delivered a 1.9% comparable sales growth and productivity improvement of 1.4%.• Recognized as #1 for promotions in the company with 44 leaders promoted to Group Director, District Team Leader, Market Leader, Business Partner and Store Team Leader.• Achieved #1 culture results in the company at 89% and Intent to Stay at 88%.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I elevated my scope of responsibility to all facets of operations, culture, staffing, asset protection, and human resources for 9 stores, 1,500 associates, and $480M in sales across East Los Angeles, CA.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Drove a 1.9% comparable sales growth and productivity improvement of 2.1%.• Continued to develop and upskill talent with 11 Store Team Leaders, 16 Executive Team Leaders and 33 Team Leaders. • Instilled a high-performance culture and focus across the district.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I expanded my leadership role to establish and implement a turnaround strategy for an 8-store, $449M district in East Los Angeles, CA. I managed 8 direct reports and 1,300 associates across healthcare, assets protection, and facilities management. I developed 9 Store Team Leaders, 12 Executive Team Leaders and 21 Team Leaders. I served as Media Spokesperson.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Delivered a 2.7% comparable sales growth and productivity improvement of 1.1%.• Enhanced culture and employee engagement; ranked #1 in company for culture at 94% Engagement and 92% Intent to Stay. • Overhauled the customer experience to achieve #1 ranking for Guest Engagement index in the company at 3.8.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I was promoted to lead the opening of a new $38.5M store in Hawthorne, CA. Scaled and led a team of 8 Executive Team Leaders, 22 Team Leaders, and 200 associates. I continued to identify and develop talent for the district as Recruiting Captain.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Achieved a 4.5% comparable sales growth and a 1.8% productivity improvement. • Ranked #1 for operations in the company at 98.7%.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

In 2007, I was recruited to Target to turn around the performance of a struggling location (Culver City, CA), and oversee sales operations for a $110M store. I directed a team of 8 Executive Team Leaders and 400 associates.Highlights of my accomplishments include:• Transformed operations, team culture, and the overall guest experience by upskilling talent, restructuring team, and optimizing presentation and instock.• Recruited 12 Executives and 2 Store Team Leaders across the district.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Drove sales and revenue growth YOY and refined employee development and team leadership skills. Promoted 11 employees to Assistant Cosmetic Managers. Trained teams and achieved top ranking in the company for store loyalty rewards program.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Led a team of 55 cast members and managed Club 33, a private membership restaurant in Disneyland. Gained retail store management skills and additionally performed as a theme park entertainer.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biological Science