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Trl Wadsworth, IL acg3ip@r.postjobfree.com

60083

JEREMY L. ESTERL

Objective To lead company, stores, and management teams in sales

generation, ensure brand consistency and focus in the

organization, create and maintain a team environment,

coach, develop, evaluate and counsel store management

teams, analyze reports, and identify opportunities to

maximize results globally.

Experience TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANS (IL/MO/MN/MI/OH/PA)

District Manager (Midwest United States) 8/13-11/14

Oversee 16 store multi state $40mil district for both

Outlets and Retail. Internally developed DM candidate

for district split. Used key performance indicators to

determine district opportunity to drive results. Opened

3 new stores and sourced all mgt candidates through

strong familiarity of markets, networking skills, and

internal promotions.

BAKERS FOOTWEAR (IL/MO/WI/KY/KS/MI)

Regional Manager (Midwest United States)11/08-8/2013

Oversee 16 store multi state region. Achieved #1 %

increase in the company within the first year through

restaffing, coaching, and educating store teams to

properly focus attention to areas of opportunity.

Leveraged within home office to determine company best

practices and areas of opportunity. Successfully

managing all level of business affecting overall net

profitability. Currently allocating managers throughout

the organization to train SM's within other markets on

achieving results.

DSW (Old Orchard)

Store Manager 2/2007-11/08

Responsible for all operations of a $10 mil store.

Ability to manage diverse staff of 60-100 associates.

Recruited 8 new managers within 4 month period and

promoted 2 candidates internally to fill SM positions

within the district. Opened 3 new stores in the Chicago

market. Created buy-in on new company culture and

objectives. Customized and delivered Customer Service

training seminars with all subordinate managers within

the district. Increased all store financials and

quantifiables.

NOKIA (Michigan Ave)

Assistant Store Manager 4/2006-2/2007

Developed a global retail strategy from the ground up.

Instituted and created all operational tools and

processes. Developed training and coaching strategies

that were rolled out on a multi-country level.

Reconstructed underperforming processes until desired

results were achieved. Trained and developed an

industry seasoned staff. Opened stores in Helsinki,

Finland; Mexico City, Mexico; and NY, NY.

GUESS INC. (Michigan Ave & Woodfield)

Store Manager 4/2000-4/2006

Plans and directs the day to day operations of a high

traffic multi million dollar retail store. Develops

strategies to improve customer service, drive store

sales, and increase profitability. Ensures all product

and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize

sales and profitability. Ensures customer's needs are

met, complaints are resolved, and customer service is

the number one focus. Forecasts staffing needs and

develops recruiting strategy for the district to fill

all open positions. Familiar with a variety of field

concepts and best practices to accommodate all markets.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and

accomplish goals. Responsible for all aspects of P&L

excluding lease negotiations

LIMITED INC. (Old Orchard & Woodfield)

Co Manager 10/1998-4/2000

Trained and delegated responsibilities in a top 10 store

in the company

Personal achievements and major responsibility - ranked

number 3 of all Co Mgs in the entire company.

Responsible for driving the bulk of the business.

BRITCHES OF GEORGETOWNE (Chicago Land Area)

Store Manager and District Liaison 6/1995-2/1999

Worked in every Chicago land store training new managers

and staff, while still managing a successful home store

location.

Soft/Tech Ability to motivate others

Skills Thinking strategically and manage profitability

Ability to drive for results on a global scale

Customer oriented

MS and XP, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel

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