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Eugene, OR, US

Eugene, OR, US

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Served as HR. Business Partner to retail operators and led generalist efforts for an 18 location grocery store chain in the Portland Metro area. Served up to 3200 staff members, managers and company leaders in employee engagement, development and performance management. Specializing in employee relations, project management and leading and developing a.

Yankee Candle Company

Act as business partner covering 120 stores in the western United States lending support to achieve specified outcomes including:*Driving Sales*Providing guidance and direction with regard to HR related state and federal policies.*Serving as communications point person for HR related topics and concerns.*Providing support in the development of.

• Oversaw all Tasting Room operations including sales, customer service, staff hiring and training, shipping with compliance coordination, as well as marketing and new product development.
• Improved Tasting Room profitability by evaluating expenses, reducing payroll, improving gross margin, simplifying retail assortment, and exposing the value of wine through comparison and competitive shopping.
• Developed the wineries first wine club.
• Researched, and implemented the winery’s first integrated POS system to include wine club software, customer management, and sales reporting.
• Planned and executed seasonal events and wine club parties. Promoted Summer Concert Series through new on line formats.
• Initiated wineries first social networking presence on facebook and Twitter. Utilized both sites to promote winery events, special pricing and create a personality for the winery.

Directed store operations, including sales, customer service, staff recruitment and development, loss prevention, safety, and inventory control while promoting the company brand and legacy.

• Oversaw department store operations and sales volumes up to $21.0 Mil. in annual sales. Areas of responsibility were Ready to Wear, Petite's, Plus Sizes, Men’s, Juniors, Children's, Intimate Apparel, Cosmetics.
• Strategized and partnered with team members to improve efficiency, increase sales, and effect change. Developed staff, coached direct reports, resolved problems, and managed loss prevention.
• Provided leadership for eight area sales managers and up to 200 associates. Motivated team to achieve goals, improve merchandise presentation, maintain inventory, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Drove revenue growth by leading weekly meetings to review team performance and analyze sales data and business trends.
• Developed award-winning safety program that significantly reduced employee accidents.

Associate'S Of Arts, General

Additional study in Microsoft Office Suite, Business Writing, Spanish, 2006

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