• Lead team to successfully achieve sales plan • Network and recruit to cultivate top talent and build bench strength • Create a fun, energized and focused store environment• Execute visual merchandising and uphold organized visual presentation • Develop individual towards succession planning• Analyze key business indicators to maximize opportunities

* Head of training and development of all Management and Associate on-boarding for South Fl. District * Organize and implement company training initiatives for the South Fl. District* Coach, Develop and maximize the success of all associates and managers* Maximize sales potential by coaching associates/ management team* Ensure training of entire staff * Analyze business trends and create effective action plans* Communicate effectively with store team* Manage controllable expenses* Lead consistent focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience* Develop and maintain the Clientele Program* Ensure visual & merchandising standards and a positive in-store experience* Act as liaison between 8 North Florida district stores and Regional Merchandising Manager (As the District Visual Point Person)

• Oversee all daily store operational needs (Budgeting, Payroll, Scheduling, Maintenance, etc)• Providing great leadership, staff development and training to a store team• Leader in establishing and building client relationships• Coaching and counseling a diverse store team• Strong knowledge of current home furnishing trends• Advanced situational problem solving; Resolution Orientation• Focusing on team involvement to reach store sales goals

* Utilizing and managing the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales* Establishing strong relationship and communication with home office staff: hr, payroll, it, inventory control and recruiter* Strategically recruiting, training, developing and coaching a productive store team.* Inspiring, motivating, and encouraging teamwork throughout the store

* Search Engine Marketing Account Production, Keyword research, analysis and execution* Oversee complete production process of new accounts* Monthly report analysis and account budgeting for client campaigns* Communicate with clients to further enhance marketing campaigns* Manage over 10 accounts; increase return on ad spend and site traffic

* Manage all aspects of store operational controls* Utilize and manage the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales* Establishing strong relationship and communication with home office staff: hr, payroll, it, inventory control and recruiter* Strategically recruiting, training, developing and coaching a productive store team.* Inspiring, motivating, and encouraging teamwork throughout the store* Taking initiative as a leader by overseeing all levels of customer service and by setting daily goals and expectations to create a positive atmosphere* Achieving store shrinkage goals by training loss prevention awareness and overseeing adherence to loss prevention practices * Managing all aspects of performance development (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), Coaching and Counseling and disciplinary actions)* Supporting the Store Merchandiser in facilitating the relationship between the management and visual teams in order to enhance the store environment and efficiently execute all merchandising projects. * Ensuring key product placement by applying company sales reports and standards.* Recruited, trained, developed and coached a productive team* Maintained department and store staffing requirements to support fore casted sales and payroll budgets* Exhibited excellent floor presence by training and coaching team members on customer service, standards, product placement and time management