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HELEN COLLINS
***********@*****.*** 310-***-**** Hawthorne, CA 90250 WWW: Bold Profile
Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful with driving sales and people development. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales. Growing my manager experience into HR or Operations as well. Customer- oriented store manager offering several years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers. Team leadership and coaching
Maximizing profitability
Relationship building and management
Customer Relations
Excellent customer service skills
Training and development
Merchandising
Bank deposit procedures
Opening and closing procedures
Store displays
Operations
Sales expertise
Shift Scheduling
Promotional planning
Store operations oversight
Operational budgeting
Operations Management
Report Generation
Loss Prevention
Customer Service Management
Supply Ordering
Team Development
Payroll Management
Partnership Building
POS Systems
Competitor Monitoring
Talent Recruitment
Budget Administration
Retail Inventory Management
Employee Scheduling
Employee Training
Training and mentoring
Inventory Oversight
Multitasking and Organization
Team Leadership
Operational Efficiency
Strategic thinker
Work Planning and Prioritization
Sales Strategies
Problem-Solving
Staff Management
Leadership Development
Process Improvements
Flexible Schedule
Operations Oversight
Team Building and Leadership
Product Merchandising
Sales Coaching
Documentation And Reporting
Culture development
Leading Staff Meetings
Budgeting and cost control
Sales professional
Bank and Safe Deposits
MS Office proficient
Security System Monitoring
Employee Terminations
Inventory Control
Hanes Bras N Things Culver City, CA
Store Manager
09/2022 - 06/2024
Delegated assignments to meet coverage needs and maintain store standards Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service and productivity goals
Professional Summary
Skills
Experience
Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets
Developed employee strengths to improve engagement and remain competitive
Established customer relationships to generate more business, maintain store profitability and expand brand loyalty
Analyzed store reports to evaluate performance, increase sales and reduce controllable expenses
Recruited, interviewed and hired new employees based on strengths, preparedness and work experience
Manage a team of 6-7 associates. Reported to area manager on a daily and weekly basis.
Coached around selling behaviors. Utilized daily/weekly reports to see results with KPI's.
Office Depot Los Angeles, CA
General Manager
08/2020 - 09/2022
Hiring and training all associates
Scheduling and processing payroll
Visual merchandising
Utilizing daily sales reports to coach on selling behaviors Processing shipments/controlling shrink
Ensuring company trainings are complete
Manage a team of 20-25 associates. Managed 4 depts within the store. Coached associates on KPI results. Utilizing daily/weekly and monthly reports.
Responsible for Omni orders being fulfilled and on time. Conduct daily and weekly meetings with managers and team. Reported to regional regional manager weekly.
Responsible for marketing and building relationships with customers and potential customers for print jobs as well as office set up jobs. Responsible for ensuring P&L budgets and expenses were maintained monthly.
Ted baker Santa Monica, CA
Store Manager
10/2019 - 07/2020
Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
Cooperated with staff and clients to achieve customer service goals and surpass team objectives
Managed, hired and developed top talent to strengthen workflow and productivity
Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively
Managed a team of 10 associates.
Report to district sales manager weekly on celebrating wins and working on sales improvements.
Hugo Boss Torrance, CA
Store Manager
01/2019 - 10/2019
Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns
Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience
Manage a team of 10 associates.
Bose Corporation Los Angeles, CA
Store Manager
08/2015 - 01/2019
Oversaw, trained and encouraged promoting culture of efficiency and performance
Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees
Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns
Managed, hired and developed top talent to strengthen workflow and productivity
Managed a team of 7 associates.
Lucky Brand Sherman oaks, CA
Store manager
03/2014 - 08/2015
Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
Cooperated with staff and clients to achieve customer service goals and surpass team objectives
Sunglass Hut Los Angeles, CA
Regional Sales Trainer
03/2010 - 03/2014
Recruited and developed store managers and employees for 18 stores. Managed home store as well.
Performed payroll responsibilities every week by correcting any variances and scheduling conflicts
Reduced customer service complaints by coaching managers and associates delivering the guest experience and engaging with customers Conducting store visits weekly doing store audits and training. Supporting district with store openings and quarterly inventories. Conduct weekly conference calls.
Hamilton high school Los Angeles, CA
High School Diploma
Education