My business, sales, and store management experience has given me strong understanding of the issues and functions involved in retail operations, including shrinkage prevention, sales, inventory, customer loyalty, accounting, purchasing, and vendor relations. During my time in a management role I introduced successful sales and marketing strategies, improved efficiency, reduced costs, signature experience customer service, and exceeded sales plans and KPI’s on year to date plans.I have an outstanding retail background with responsibilities to lead teams, improve performance and drive total sales results with specific ownership of financials. I have consistently advanced through various leadership roles and proven to exceed customer’s expectations while flexible in a change environment. My knowledge of Store Openings, in-box renovations, Operations and ability to identify areas of improvement has helped me share my vision with associates. I have developed a strong reputation for people development and being a Peer Leader. As a dynamic leader and articulate communicator I have leveraged this skill to deliver Big Box standards and instilling values of purpose and accountability.My academic background has provided me with a strong understanding of business principles, and these are complemented by my exceptional ability to apply my knowledge and training to real world situations. My business skills are balanced by my willingness to learn and my ability to quickly understand and apply new information. I am able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and am known as someone who persistently follows up until a problem is fully resolved.