Corey Dotson Email & Phone Number

United States

Montrose,Oh

Cleveland, Ohio

Columbus/Cleveland /Akron, Ohio Area

Lead and direct all activities required to achieve all store goals, including sales objectives, client service, human resources management, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation while driving both associate and client engagement. • Develops team to accomplish store’s business objectives through recruitment, selection, coaching, investment, retention, and motivation • Additional responsibilities as assigned by District Manager, Regional Vice President, or Home Office • Develops business strategy and maximizes opportunities to generate additional store sales.• Analyzes business reports regularly to identify inventory problems and/or areas of opportunity • Achieves excellent client service by role modeling the Ann Taylor service• Assesses associates consistently; reviews and communicates associate performance and deliverables • Holds self and associates accountable for achievement of financial results and statistical standards • Assisted in multiple new store openings and trained management staff. Awarded Top store in the company for highest % to sales plan (2011) and continues to achieved consistent growth above LY on a yearly basic.

Akron, Beachwood, And Strongsville, Oh

Assit in management of high volume( 3.7 million store). Specific division of responsibility include: Direct all activities required to achieve all store goals, including sales objectives, client service, human resource management, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandise presentation while driving both associate and client engagement. • Drives toward store’s achievement of quantifiable performances (e.g. Net Sales, ROV, Conversion, UPT, DPT, payroll, inventory shortage, Operational Assessments, and credit cards) • Prioritizes and executes daily and weekly tasks (e.g. Price Changes, MOS, Special Orders, merchandising needs, payroll adjustments, processing of shipment, transfers, and proper claims process)• Maintains the store’s organization, appearance, and cleanliness Product / Brand Management: • Executes visual merchandising updates and product placement within corporate guidelines and maintains visual standards as defined by the Visual Merchandising Guide • Uses product knowledge tools to execute directives and interpret Store Sets • Executes company brand initiatives to the physical store layout • Integrates strategic activity on the floor, which includes restocking and recovery • Educates associates on marketing initiatives, product placement, lifestyle concepts, and product knowledge • Models ANN INC.'s Values & Practices while holding associates responsible for their actions Human Resources: Proven ability to recruit and develop others • Client Service: Ability to function as a role model, ensuring that the client remains the top priority • Store Operations and Organization: Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow • Merchandising: Knowledge of visual standards and techniques • Communication: Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication • Business Analysis: Knowledge of store reports in order to maximize performance, drive volume, and react to trends in the business

Cleveland,Ohio

Drives the Charlotte Russe customer service experience by leading, modeling and training store associates on the Charlotte Russe service propositionModels service behaviors by greeting and developing rapport with customers, providing product information including features, trends and styles and makes product suggestions based on knowledge of the merchandise and the customer.Evaluates and manages store sales and payroll goals on a daily basis utilizing applicable reports and scheduling tools to ensure all goals/plans are achievedCreates loss prevention action plan utilizing company tools and processes to minimize loss and achieve shrink goalsPartners with store team to implement visual displays, promotions, and merchandising moves per company guidelines.Effectively analyzes business critical reports and utilizes this information to problem solve, make decisions and drive salesDevelops people strategy for store based on Charlotte Russe people goals. Work with store team to execute all parts of the strategy including hiring, new hire orientation, training and performance management.Manages scheduling of team members within the store to ensure there is appropriate coverage to ensure a consistent fun and meaningful customer experienceDevelops store hiring plan and works with store management to ensure staffing and scheduling need are achieved

Canton, Ohio Area