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Canada

Toronto Eaton Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Increased YOY sales by more than 50% pre-COVID.Increased returning client sales by 15%.Reduced shrink to less than 0.4% of total stockImproved stock accuracy to over 99%.Managed a team consisting of 30 employees. Worked with senior management in New York and Amsterdam to champion regional needs and discuss corporate plans/direction.Assisted in the recruitment and training of 4 new teams for locations in Toronto and Vancouver. Implemented sales training for high-performers and coaching for reduced performances.Lead and mentored management team.Re-invigorated visual standards and trained staff to maintain consistency.

Toronto, Canada Area

Increased sales by 25% over the previous LFL period.Increased selling price by 12% LFL and conversion by 5% LFL.Oversaw store operations including scheduling, floor and inventory management.Provided strategic consulting to brand headquarters in New York, Milan and Switzerland regarding the Canadian market.Managed a team of 6 high-performing sales consultantsLiaised with parent company Richemont regarding marketing, events and store operations.Networked with top clients and influencers to keep the brand top-of-mind.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Managed a team of 20 managers, stylists and support associates.Increased customer feedback rating by 20% Coordinated store operations to align with AllSaints retail locations worldwide.Maintained payroll and monthly work schedules.Developed new promotional activities in conjunction with the brand and Cadillac Fairview to drive more traffic.Communicated with AllSaints executives and management in Canada, the USA and the UK reporting on KPIs and discussed corporate communications.Appointed to oversee the Toronto AllSaints concessions at Hudson’s Bay and Eaton Centre locations.

100 Bloor St

Led team to achieve 154% in first quarter of business. Achieved over $14 million in combined sales in the first fiscal year in my departments.Assisted with the development of the Holt Renfrew Men business strategy.Ran product knowledge sessions to ensure sales associates were educated on key brands.Regularly hosted events for brand ambassadors and special guests to build awareness of our product and offer the highest level of service for VIP customers. Recruited and developed new talent to ensure store goals and budgets were met.Oversaw scheduling, and floor management to ensure the store was well-staffed and merchandised.Fulfilled the duties of the General Manager for the store, when a designate was required.

Bloor St Toronto Flagship

• Developed high-value clientele for the store through a commitment to optimal customer service and associate training.• Responsible for developing positive relationships with both senior and junior sales staff to enhance the customer experience.• Developed new talent on the sales floor by setting goals, training and execution through action plans.• Conducted regular coaching meetings with sales associates, seasonal reviews and provided constructive feedback.• Developed staff schedules, led product knowledge seminars and oversaw inventory issues and operations.• Consistently exceeded sales targets – personally – and as a team.

554 College St Toronto On

• Surpassed monthly sales goals for vehicles (Piaggio, Vespa, Honda and an assortment of used vehicles) and apparel.• Researched relevant industry brands and participated in merchandise buying.• Enforced and maintained customer service excellence, and relayed objectives to the candidatesthat I recruited, hired, trained and retained.• Developed effective schedules for optimal sales and productivity.• Provided leadership as Key holder, performing operational activities including but not limited to:shipment management, audits, banking, product receiving and opening and closing procedures.• Contributed to website development, e-commerce updates and maintenance.

Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

Certificate In Retail Management, Retail Management And Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Cultural Anthropology