Jennifer Mach
Baltimore, MD *1201
****.**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in a customer centric company offering long term
potential with a structured career path. A position well suited towards a
well rounded, enthusiastic manager that is skilled in communication,
organization, and training.
EXPERIENCE:
Gymboree July 2010-Feb2011
Store Manager
. Hire train and develop all members of team and provide
in the moment feedback
. Evaluate store sales and payroll goals on daily,
weekly and monthly basis based on company goals and
events
. Develop staffing plan to meet specific needs of the
business including specific needs of business and
store including diverse applicant pool
. Conduct visual merchandising walk-thru and provide
relevant feedback and direction to key staff members
. Coach and hold accountable leadership team members on
LOD skills including LOD scheduling
. Facilitate and cascade communication across store
organization and act as liaison to field leadership
. Lead and inspire customer centric culture by
recognizing and rewarding team
. Drive Brand loyalty through customer education on
rewards programs including credit
. Use company provided tools to create business for
store to manage payroll, shrink, sales and other
relevant KPI's
. Develop and write Focal review using SMART goals.
. Monitor and ensure compliance with all company
policies including timekeeping and employee discount
L'Occitane en Provence Feb 2009-Dec 2009
Store Manager
. Implement all company strategies
. Associate development including attending and
conducting workshops and on the job observation
. Analyze business KPI's to identify areas of opportunity
. Approve all hiring decisions in partnership with
Area/District Manager
. Create effective schedules to meet the needs of the
business
. Evaluate store sales and payroll goals on daily
business using key business reports to operate
productively
. Drive Brand loyalty through effective management of
monthly in-store company events
. Visual merchandising including store sets, window
displays and inventory management to maximize sales
Gap Oct 1993- Feb 2009
General Manager
. Manage and lead both the customer experience and brand
experience work centers including brand visual,
merchandise and logistics
. Responsible for the financial management of the store
including sales, shrink, and the proper use, allocation
and scheduling of payroll
. Identify, create and manage the execution of store
business plan that drives KPI results while maximizing
business opportunities
. Hire, train, develop and assess store leadership team,
and provide appropriate level of performance feedback
. Educate team on brand appropriate strategic visual
merchandizing to maximizing sales
. Approve all hiring and termination decisions
. Coach and hold accountable leadership team to their
specific leadership roles
. Create customer centric culture through training
associates to on customer needs
. Responsible for employee dispute resolution and
escalated customer situations
. Create and manage shortage action plan in partnership
with the management team to minimize loss and achieve
shrinkage goal
. Monitor and ensure compliance to company policies
EDUCATION:
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma Math, Science and Engineering GPA: 3.8
Graduated with honors in the top 10% of class.
PERSONAL:
Completion of several leadership workshops including "Situational
Leadership II"',
"Strengthfinder", "Good to Great" and "Emotional Intelligence."
Volunteer at Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts including events
including Artscape, Baltimore Book Festival and Santa Lantern Parade
Volunteer at Baltimore Running Festival including all events associated
with the Under Armour Marathon