Objective
An aptitude for communicating with people in a clear and concise manner, would embrace the
opportunity to pursue a career in sales in a corporate environment.
Experience
GENRAL MANAGER Giorgio Armani August 2014-Present
Store day to day operations, budget and buying product for own location Achieved company goal every month, with most months beating target by over 10% Conducts high level coaching and training for entire team as well as new stores and managers Created templates and training standards for all new Canadian real state Armani Outlets Overseeing Area responsibilities for hiring, buying, and all operations needs In concert with VP of Canada created staffing compliments for A/X (Armani Exchange) Canada as well as store operations standards.
GENRAL MANAGER Polo Ralph Lauren June 2013- August 2014
Opened and manage first factory store in Canada $15 million Volume Manage over 80 Staff and 8 Managers Achieved highest % to over plan in company at 96.5% over plan Analyzed and interpreted trends to facilitate planning, scheduling, hiring and training • Recruited new talent, prepared training schedule, provided sound succession planning for each level of management • Monthly analysis of P & L ensuring profitability • Directed and led all aspects of visual merchandising. Training Store and Manager for rapid launch into Canadian Market.
GENERAL MANAGER / STORE MANAGER Guess? Inc June 2011-June 2013
• Achieved highest conversion rate in North America at 37% • Achieved company standards for shrink goals • Increased sales 22% over first year of employment • Concentrated on training and development of each manager to ensure growth and succession planning • Analyzed and interpreted trends to facilitate planning, scheduling, hiring and training • Recruited new talent, prepared training schedule, provided sound succession planning for each level of management • Monthly analysis of P & L ensuring profitability • Directed and led all aspects of visual merchandising.
GENERAL MANAGER French Connection June 2010 – June 2011
Managed a staff of 20 • Facilitated payroll • Scheduling • Staff training • Implemented sales goals and targets • Took active role in visual merchandising • Met and exceeded all sales goals for store events
ASSOCIATE GOLF PROFESSIONAL Copper Creek Golf Club November 2007- March 2009
• Responsible for opening and closing facility • Maintained and organized Pro Shop • Inventory control • Scheduled and managed staff of 20 • Organized and ran junior and adult lesson programs • Facilitate corporate events • Dealt with customer concerns, issues and inquires
ASSOCIATE GOLF PROFESSIONAL Maple Downs Golf and Country Club March 2005- March 2007
• In charge of buying all merchandise for Pro Shop • Inventory control • Yearly projections • Scheduling staff • Organized and ran junior and adult lesson programs • Tournament coordinator • Dealt with customer concerns, issues and inquires.
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