• Managed the merchandising operations of stores up to 45,000 square feet generating $5-$12 million in annual sales. Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plan.• Chosen to hold hybrid roles as the Merchandising Manager and Sales Manager in 3 stores due to ability to produce excellent results.• Selected to play the key role in the opening of the new store in The Arsenal Mall.• Store opened in a record 3 weeks due to speed, organizational skills, and multi-tasking. Success in directing 50 new employees, 10 reporting to me.• Top store in the district in multiple areas. Improved customer satisfaction and received the highest CEI scores within the company. Our store continues to advance.• Proven to effectively recruit, train and motivate 10+ employees on strategic merchandising plans and effective selling and customer service techniques to maximize revenue.• Proficient in utilizing computer applications for data analysis and decision-making.• Worked with District Manager to allocate products based on analysis of clientele feedback. Resulted in increased sales and complete sell-through of products.• Worked with Vendor Relations to analyze product trends for inventory. • Provided successful P&L Management for all stores; daily management of all cash procedures with accurate reporting of revenues up to $12 million.• Appointed “Inventory Captain” 5 consecutive years by achieving lowest shrink number district-wide.• Received Gold Coin award for best looking store, an honor in which only 2 stores achieve annually company-wide. • Successfully trained 5 new employees who in turn were promoted to management positions.

Effectively hired, led and trained a team and increased Food Avenue sales from -33% to 0.9% in just four months and then consistently growing another 15% by end of fiscal year.