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Director Of Operations

I am a skilled and dynamic business professional with robust experience fostering organizational growth through exceptional operations management, organizational leadership, and business development strategies. I am adept at critical functions of retail operations, including merchandise buying, market trend analysis, and product allocation. Capitalizing on international experience, I am eager to demonstrate knowledge and ability to an organization that shares a passion for driving results and exceeding expectations.

Organizations at which I have made an impact include Retail For the People, Nanushka, Steven Alan, and others - my prowess is not limited by industry or specialization.    
While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved. 

In my current role, I direct comprehensive retail strategy, defining optimal store models and executing expansion planning for clients. I routinely design and prioritize organizational structure and processes, collaborating with clients to identify critical areas of growth and provide solutions that align with organizational vision and goals. I also coordinate internal R&D team, creating prototype retail tools and creating performance dashboards to evaluate overall effectiveness. Additionally, I oversee project management of build-outs and new store openings, capitalizing on retail data tracking to base key decisions on empirical research. Key contributions include:

Expanded overall business revenue by 50%. 
Successfully increased gross sales by over 175%. 

I was honored to be appointed Brand Ambassador for Nanushka's first US store, leading sales representatives to execute strategies that consistently exceeded monthly goals. I frequently planned and conducted weekly staff meetings, identifying sales metrics and developing growth strategies. I conceptualized and implemented in-store client retention program. I also oversaw store inventory management operations, including shipping and receiving stock and loss prevention plans. Moreover, I spearheaded a corporate culture based on exceptional customer service, collaborating with LIT PR team to incorporate special events. Experience highlight:

Heightened sales by 41% through effective marketing strategies and client relations. 

Manager

Throughout this experience, I engaged market research to identify industry trends and clearly communicate results to buyers, increasing sales and revenue opportunities. I oversaw routine analysis and reporting of sales figures, adjusting strategies to meet needs and capitalize on market trends. I conducted critical HR functions, including talent acquisition, training, and continuing development. Additionally, I partnered with planning teams to track inventory levels, sell through, and quality assurance. Significant achievements include:

Elevated sales by 10% through development and implementation of an innovative plan for men's clothing.

Enhanced annual sales by 17% through adoption of creative store display strategies and promotional events.

Promoted to Store Manager after 2 years of demonstrated success and understanding of company mission, Coordinated with buyers and allocators on a regular basis to address consumer needs and store merchandise, Organized and arranged store renovations for the first time in 7 years, resulting in profitability and revenue.

Assistant Store Manager

Successfully introduced the Steven Alan brand to the Mid-West consumer creating brand awareness and networking through community, Consistently excelled in individual and store goals resulting in an increased personal productivity by 38%, Prioritized workload to maximize efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service.

Hand selected and managed product assortment for women’s footwear carried in the Chicago location, Managed 500+ SKUs and acted as Subject Matter Expert for issues regarding inventory, Collaborated through bi-weekly international calls with corporate team and buyers, Utilized inventory reports to identify risks and opportunities.?

Department Manager

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Cara Ray: Director Of Operations in Culver City, CA

Cara Ray

Retail For The People

Nanushka

Steven Alan

Steven Alan

Steven Alan

Topshop

Columbia College Chicago