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Asset Manager role providing consulting for property management group and liaison to ownership. * Worked with senior leaders and internal business managers to execute key strategic projects and assist with solving day-to-day business issues.* Worked with insurance broker, insurance adjusters, and property managers to file insurance claim for winter storm.

Greater Chicago Area

Managed a 14 store district in the Chicago Market with over 300 team members and sales over 25 million. * Focused on driving sales, developing the teams, recruiting and hiring top talent, while ensuring that merchandising and operational standards were in place.* Led the expansion of the market by opening 2 new store locations* Remoded 2 store locations.

Greater Chicago Area

• Supervised 6 stores in the Chicago Central District. Facilitated the drawing of seasonal store maps. Worked collaboratively with peers and corporate partners to achieve company goals.
• Maintained operational controls, controlling shrink and payroll for maximum profitability.
• Accountable for achieving all key company metrics: sales performance, average ticket, email capture, operations, loss prevention, hiring, training and development and succession planning.
• Relocated two store locations and opened a new store.o Ensured proper staffing to run both locations during relocation and accomplished established goals within the timeline.o Hired temporary associates to run existing.

• Led daily operations of a 13-store District in Chicago market with $54 million in annual sales. Supervised, trained and developed approximately 300 managers and associates.
• Ensured sales plan achievement; controlled payroll and monitored all expenses for bottom line profit.
• Achieved top results in zone for comparable sales growth and customer service in 2011 and 2012.
• Mentored select associates for promotion. Promoted one associate District Manager.
• Earned District Manager of the Year for Michaels Stores 2012.
• Top comparable sales performance in the Zone for 2013 and 2014.

• Supervised a 10-store district covering the Chicago market and stores in Central Illinois with $30 million annual revenue. Covered large format stores with concepts including Gap Men's, Women's, Kids, Baby, and Active.
• Increased sales and achieved key performance indicators in all areas of the business.
• Maintained Brand standards through merchandise presentation and execution of all company directives.

• Directed a 148-store region covering 10 states with $38 million annual volume. Managed all aspects of store operations and human resources; and established monthly sales budgets; Led performance management, visual.
• Visited all store locations at least every 6 months to meet the team and set expectations for the Region.
• Supervised 9 District Managers in a region consisting of a traditional mall store, outlet stores, and leased department.
• Set expectations and provided the region and communication to achieve success, based on company business, brand, and culture knowledge.

• Managed a 13-store District in the Chicago area and in Minnesota with a combined $25 million annual volume. Directed daily store operations, achieved sales plan, increased profitability, managed payroll, and oversaw.
• Supervised more than 150 employees.
• Opened four new store locations. Coordinated and implemented new company concept of store within a store in six store locations.
• Awarded best comparative sales increase for 1999.
• Ran a successful Summer Read Club in all stores in the District.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising

Omicron Nu - National Honor Society

Education record