As the Jewelry Business Manager in Fine and Fashion jewelry and watches I am responsible for delivering sales of $12.5 million annually. I support My Macy's by driving sales and selling with focus on the Macy's customer. Provide leadership in delivery of all Company initiatives and clearly communicate objectives and priorities to team while maintaining a fun and engaging culture. ♦ Develop team of associates through coaching, follow-up and recognition♦ Coach direct report associates using the weekly Scorecard metrics♦ Celebrate and recognize individual and team success♦ Ensure “Executive in Charge” (EIC) presence throughout center core, "Family of Business" (FOB)♦ Maintain high customer readiness standards, deliver a clean, neat and easy-to-shop environment♦ Build a culture of recognition by executing Macy’s recognition programs

Luxottica Retail / Sunglass Hut - Macy's Store Manager Award-winning Luxury Store Manager whose career with Luxottica Retail / Sunglass Hut has been distinguished by awards and goal-surpassing performances to plan and comp delivering double digits consistently. ♦ Recognized as the #1 ranked Macy's store in the region for sales dollars. Target in 2015 annually over $1.2 million dollars. 2013 store sales $750,000, 2014 store sales $1,000,000♦ Developed entry-level associates to leadership positions and quickly became one of the “go to” Leaders for Macy's Department. ♦ Recognized as one of the “Rising Stars” (elevating sales, margins, associate retention and customer satisfaction by as much as 45%). ♦ Selected out of 400 candidates to participate in Luxury experience with high end fashion brand, Prada and Bvlgari. ♦ Captured $10,000 in one evening sales by spearheading major store event through partnership and relationship built with Macy's GM to support OneSight and March of Dimes.

Responsible for selecting and developing a team that created a fun, friendly, fabulous and fashionable "in-store" customer experience. Fostered a selling environment focused on customer service and achieving business results. Trained, coached and held management team accountable for the execution of the Store Manager program to drive sales. Ensured each Manager and Associate had a current compelling relevant individual development plan. ♦ Selected and aggressively developed a successful sales team and strategy that resulted in generating over $2 million in annual sales with a 4.3% to comp. while the company experienced a double digit decline. ♦ Created a sense of urgency and accountability in others achieving a 10% reduction in annual shrink. ♦ Exceeded expectations in developing and promoting internal candidates.♦ Identified ways to optimize payroll and scheduling exceeding sales plans within budget. ♦ Innovated methods which delivered a visually compelling customer experience.

Purchase, rehabilitate, and resell distressed investment properties in St. Lucie County Florida.Successfully purchased and sold properties netting a 23% Return on Investment.

Responsible for achieving financial goals and supervising a motivated sales team. Achieved goals through recruiting, hiring and retaining talent, demonstrating sales leadership.♦ Regional Trainer - responsible for training all new management and overseeing the opening of all new stores within the Southeast region. ♦ Consistently ranked in the top 5% of Gymboree Corporation for sales and inventory.♦ Developed a strategy that ultimately led to reaching $1.5 million in sales for the first time in store history.♦ All aspects of operation of upscale children's clothing boutique.

Administered and directed sales and operations for 13 stores, generating over $10 million in annual sales, in a region ranging from West Palm Beach to Pembroke Pines. ♦ Raised standards in store's visual presentation and simutaneously reestablished customer sales base.♦ Driving sales and controlling shrink.♦ Leadership and team development.♦ Support and promotion of corporate culture and operational procedures.♦ Consistently ranked as top district in sales throughout my tenure.

To develop and lead the implementation of assigned store sales plan in a way that builds store talent and results in the successful achievement of business goals. ♦ Administered and directed sales and operations for 10 stores, generating over $18 million in annual sales, in a region ranging from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale.♦ Driving sales and controlling shrink.♦ Leadership and team development.

Initially hired as an Assistant Store Manager and progressively promoted by this specialty retailer to District Manager. Directed all aspects of sales and operations for 14 retail stores with a staff of over 200 and 2 Associate District Managers, "troubleshooters". ♦ Nominated as District Manager of the year.♦ Generated over $12 million in annual sales, in a region ranging from entire state of Florida and Louisiana. ♦ Key Facilitator in three major company acquisitions.♦ Instrumental in developing company video training programs.