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Provide strategic leadership for high volume/high visibility locations. Focused on leader development and operational resourcefulness to achieve results. Proven record of driving better-than-brand results to deliver strong P&L, customer acquisition/retention, and operational/visual excellence.∙Achieved rank #19 in Company for sales volume.∙Oversaw development and promotion of 11 leaders to higher positions, including to Assistant Managers, Assistant GMs and GMs within the district. Multi-unit strategy leader for assessing, developing internal talent for the district.∙District proxy for District Manager, training store for new Territory VP∙Awarded recognition badges of excellence from President & CEO, Territory VP, Territory Director of HR and Territory Director of Assest Protection, Area Visual Manager, Area Loss Prevention Manager and District Manager

Newport Beach, Ca

Proven success in stabilizing and running complex stores including Beverly Hills, The Grove (Los Angeles), Santa Monica Promenade, and Newport Beach Fashion Island. Volume ranges $6MM-$17MM with teams of 35-90 associates.-Developed and implemented talent practices for recruitment, retention and development.-Delivered improved performance in all stores driving strong P&L for company. Beverly Hills saw $500K increase by leveraging and maximizing bridal boutique brand BHLDN.-Regional Training Manager for company initiatives including Gift Registry and scheduling system.SUCCESSES:-Highest year-to-year growth during Beverly Hills tenure.-Reduced shrink by 20% during The Grove tenure.

Advanced from Seasonal Sales Associate (2007), Design Studio Coordinator (2008-2009), to Visual Coordinator (2009-2011).-Responsible for training and development of design studio associates facilitating customer upholstery and decor orders.-Helped launch in-home design consultations for company.-Hosted in-store Design/Decor Workshops generating sales and traffic to South Coast Plaza location.-Oversaw visual direction for Flagship store. Partnered with District Visual Manager to elevate company directives for flagship status.-Developed and mentored two visual merchandisers.

Within the Parade Department, advanced from Parade Performer (2000-2002), to Assistant Stage Manager (2002-2005), Safety Coordinator (2004-2006), Stage Manager (2005-2007).-Held several positions in Parade Department with increasing responsibility for productions including staffing, performer safety, creative integrity, emergency responses, and cast relations.-As Training Specialist: Created production-specific operating guides and trainings for 500+ employees across five theatrical shows, saw a 19% reduction in injuries due to training initatives.-As Volunteer Captain: Championed Resort-wide charity walk teams for AIDS Walk OC and CHOC Walk-in-the-Park (2003-2004).-As Assistant Stage Manager: Coordinated numerous high-profile events including Tournament of Roses Parade (2005-2006), ABC TelevisionHoliday Special (2005-2006), ABC Television Primetime Preview – Celebrity Cavalcade (2002-2003)§ Entertainment Division Hall of Fame Inductee in July 2005.