Ensured execution of company standards and maximized sales (up to $17M) in 12 stores by providing an exceptional shopping experience for the customer as well as elevated visual attention to detail. Responsible for overall recruitment, training and development of talent and the performance management of the district.• Transformed District suffering from high turn and little talent stability through outstanding networking and succession planning efforts.• Achieved annual stretch sales plans and for both years and through elevated sales leadership training efforts in stores posted conversion 2 points higher than the balance of company for 2014. This was achieved through clear goal setting, timely feedback and accountability to deliver at all levels.• Served as mentor for new District Managers coming from outside organizations resulting in full understanding of product placement / attention to detail and succession planning strategies.

Maximized sales (up to $24M) and drove profitability in 10 stores. Directed, led and managed district according to company values, standard operating procedures and ensured effective succession planning within the district.• Participated in creating business acumen training materials for store managers; earned certification in Situational Leadership Training enabling the development of over 50 new and existing store managers.• Exhibited change agility with promotional test strategies and execution in a highly visible and demanding corporate environment, effectively collaborating cross-functionally ensuring all stakeholders’ perspectives and goals were achieved.• Consistently among top ranks in sales performance, through effective quarterly planning and aligning sales team to the sales objectives. Measured accountability on a daily, weekly and monthly basis which ensured results were met.• Drove superior networking and talent development results through a solid community reputation and consistent recruiting approach both personally and through team.• Selected as key committee member to create Performance Readiness program for 2012 and trained all District Directors to train their teams on further developing effective leadership skills.• Provided counsel support to create Business Acumen Module for training store managers on how to create behavioral action based on the sales equation.

Held District team accountable to Gap Inc. standards of performance and behavior. Maximized store team sales performance in 11 stores including Alaska through consistent coaching, effective feedback and accountability. Hired, trained and developed teams while driving the company’s performance management process throughout the district. • Opened first Alaska store for the company delivering record breaking grand opening sales volume. The leverage of existing talent from other markets was key in getting the right leaders in place in the right roles, set aggressive yet realistic sales plans and supported with sales staff for scheduling accuracy to support the customer traffic.• Through effective use of company tools mentored 16 support manager positions to Store Managers and 4 Store Managers to District Managers. Detailed developmental calendars focused on next level core competencies, timely feedback and coaching secured next level movement for all.• Overcame significant bench deficiencies and aligned stores to company standards.• Staffed and opened new GAP Kids & Baby store.• Worked with teams to determine which operational tools could be used by both, which needed to be eliminated and what new technology would be needed to ensure success.• Led the charge in the integration of GAP and GAP Kids in a test district resulting in important infrastructure changes needed for both to operate under one umbrella. Led teambuilding workshops and breaking barriers focus resulting in a high performing team with award winning sales results and operational excellence at the end of the pilot.