* General Manager responsible for the overall daily operations of a $7.2-Million-dollar retail store. Including planning, delegating and making informed decisions to reach store financial objectives. Direct store operations and merchandising functions, including but not limited to driving sales through execution of directives and proper planning; as well as ensuring excellent service standards, high quality store presentation, and a safe place to work in. Select, lead and ultimately develop a strong team by creating a positive work environment through empowerment and mentoring; investing in the individual growth of each associate/team member through effective communications. Create a store culture focused on service and giving today’s customer a unique and personal shopping experience.* L ADIES APPAREL: Responsible for a $1.3 million dollar category/area including merchandising, receiving, driving sales and building teams.* HOME/GIFTS/SHOES: Responsible for a $200+ thousand dollar category/area including merchandising, receiving, driving sales and building teams. In 2011, attained most improved shoe sales penetration (8.01 vs. 7.06) and comp shoe sales of 16.7%.* Assist in the selecting, supervising and developing of staff, with particular focus on Customer Service.* Drive sales with the use of product venues, placement of merchandise and/or cross merchandising and optimizing selling space. * Manage workflow and allocate key resources, including weekly schedules and increased efficiency in processing of freight (better use & layout of stockroom).* Serve as Manager on Duty

• Responsible for a $100 million dollar category including merchandising, vendor relations, negotiations and marketing strategy.• Conducted product line review process for product category, assessing all aspects of the business including new product additions, retail pricing, packaging, promotions, inventory, logistics, and marketing, resulting in new products and new store sets.• Gained alignment from senior management for creating new product line strategy (bath caddies), resulting in positive sales comps of 9%.• Introduced new proprietary brand for Special Order Bathroom Vanities; including in-store displays, store communications and in-store marketing materials.• Managed advertising and promotional planning for subdivision including print and Internet marketing efforts. • Assisted in training and management of merchandising assistants on retail implementation responsibilities & customer service.