In retail operations, building a positive customer experience is paramount to generating significant revenue increases year-over-year; and the heart to that environment is all about fostering a positive work environment for our employees.During my past 20 years of successful experience with such retail giants as Home Depot and REI, I have implemented many initiatives to build that positive company culture. From the beginning, I hire the best talent, train them well, and create succession plans that allow them to build a real career in the retail market. For these reasons, I consistently gain exceptionally low turnover rates while capturing revenue growth. After all, satisfied employees deliver the best customer service – and that is the key to building a loyal customer base.KEY STRENGTHS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:• Possesses exceptional business and financial acumen, understanding sales figures and emerging trends.• Dynamic trainer who develops localized programs to fully prepare retail associates for all situations.• Strategic thinker and problem-solver, for both short-term and long-term business plans.• Proven leadership for large teams (80+) while mentoring top performers for management positions.• Attended over 30 professional development workshops, with a focus on Employee Engagement, Workplace Diversity, and Enlightened Leadership.• Accomplished entrepreneur who opened, grew, and managed a small business, which was sold for a profit in 2015.• Recognized “Top 10 Manager” for over 10 years at REI.• Successful Assistant Store Manager for one of Home Depot’s Top 10 Stores in the US, a multi-billion- dollar company.Personally, I see myself as a servant leader, standing as an example to my team while expecting the same level of dedication and performance from them as well. By cultivating a work culture of trust and inclusion, my employees are eager to serve the customer in every aspect of the operation.
Listed skills include Retail, Store Management, Outdoor Recreation, Leadership Development, and 46 others.