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Winter Garden, Fl, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Plano, Texas, Us

JCPenney Corporation 2014 – 2016 District HOME Field Trainer/Leader Oversaw 38 locations in Jacksonville and Orlando districts including 400 sales employees and 38 HOME supervisors, sales and general managers. Supported and trained commissionable businesses in Furniture and Custom Window departments. Supported and trained on selling strategies, customer acquisition, customer and employee retention. Assisted corporation and retail locations with driving $600,000,000 in HOME sales annually. Retained Top 3 to percent to LY sales in Region of 14 districts, Top 8 to % to LY sales in Company since March 2014.Selected Accomplishments:• Achieved +33.5% to LY sales in first year within Orlando market ranking #4 through effective staff recruitment and training in addition to customer engagement.• Commended for realizing +41.5% to LY sales in first year in Jacksonville market placing #2 in company.• Increased 37.4%+to LY sales overall in both districts earning #1 position in 2nd year.

South Deerfield, Ma, Us

Yankee Candle Company 2009 – 2014 District ManagerDirected 15 stores with 130 associates and $70M + in annual sales. Managed a "Top 10 District" for 3 successive years. Built strong culture and morale at retail locations by championing sales/work retention and growth through identification of top talent and creation of new professional development model providing upward mobility for staff. Named "Top 10 District Manager" for 4+ years for comparative sales and total metrics on District Manager Scorecard. Increased district's bottom line profit each year 6%+.Selected Accomplishments:• Transformed Nashville district ranked at #35 out of 36 in sales in district to # 2 grossing $58M in less than 9 months within position.• Successfully converted Orlando district from #36 out of 44 to #1 in first year ($70M annual sales); held rank for 2+ years by improving customer engagement and visual excellence in store presentation/setup.• Mentored and coached staff which led to 2 Store Managers promotion to District Managers and 2 store employee advancements to corporate office.

Northlake, Il, Us

Empire Today 2007 – 2009 Director of OperationsHeaded a $300M commercial and residential flooring market, directed office of 12 staff members, and 100 person sales and installation team. Implemented process to improve customer experience and gain consumer loyalty.Selected Accomplishments:• Increased sales from $14.6M in first year and achieved $15.4M in the second year through active customer relationship building initiatives. • Developed strategic recruitment and training plans that drove sales and increase customer engagement.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

District Manager at Coldwater Creek (2001-2006)Managed 2nd largest volume district within the company, consisting of 12 stores with $80M yearly sales. Hired, trained, directed, and motivated high caliber individuals.Selected Accomplishments:• Successfully opened 26 new locations throughout nationally first 3 years with company contributing to unprecedented growth in market.• Trained and developed 6 competent internal and external District Managers.• Headed top 10 District for 5 years with corporation generating $30M in sales annually.

San Francisco, California, Us

Gap Inc. 1990 – 2001District Manager Managed district in North Chicago market with 12 stores and $130 Million per annum. Hired, recruited, and developed teams of up to 500 people. Progressively promoted from sales associate to district manager in 11 years.Selected Accomplishments:• Realized .6% shrink and turnover rates, which was lowest percentage in Chicago region.• “Payroll King” and #1 in Dollars saved vs. LY sales in the Chicago area through employee retention.• Promoted from General Manager to District Manager in 1998 as a result of outstanding performance numbers.• Held several positions within company dating back from 1990 up to and including District Manager.