PROFILE

Passionate and strategic district leader with verifiable successes in driving company growth, minimizing employee turnover and maximizing customer retention. Established history of leading multi million dollar outlet locations while improving retail operations. Sixteen years of leadership experience.

EXPERIENCE

AREA MANAGER, JOE’S JEANS; NEW YORK, NY- APRIL 2017- PRESENT

Implemented best practices in all locations for team development, retail operations as well as visual merchandising. Increased profitability through clienteleing. Recruited top talent for all open positions. Worked closely with VP’s, buyers and allocators to ensure retail locations needs were met.

GENERAL MANAGER, TRUE RELIGION; CENTRAL VALLEY, NY — JAN 2016- FEB 2017

Lead a team of 60 direct reports. Implemented best practices to drive positive results. Increased KPIs over LY. Internally promoted five people to leadership positions. Delivered 14 million dollars in volume. Drove .30% shrink.

GENERAL MANAGER, QUIKSILVER; CENTRAL VALLEY, NY — SEPT 2014- JAN 2016

Lead a team of 20 direct reports. Implemented policy and procedure to drive positive results. Delivered 3 million dollars in volume first year open. Hired entire grand opening team in two weeks. Delivered a .50% shrink. Promoted five people internally to leadership roles.

CO STORE MANAGER, ANN TAYLOR; CENTRAL VALLEY, NY — JAN 2014- SEPT 2014

Analysis business daily to prioritize tasks. Created a sales first environment. Partnered with store manager to create positive connections within the mall. Lead a time of 30 direct reports. Drove positive KPIs to deliver increase over LY. Delivered 7 million dollars in volume.

GENERAL MANAGER, SUNGLASS HUT; CENTRAL VALLEY, 75646432422222222225— NOV 2012- SEPT 2014

Lead a visit ready flagship location. Trained and developed team on selling in a commission based environment. Lead a team of 45 direct reports. Maintained inventory counts daily. Coaches team on delivering an emotional experience to clients. Delivered 5 million dollars in volume.

STORE MANAGER, AEROSOLES; CENTRAL VALLEY, NY — NOV 2011- NOV 2012

GENERAL MANAGER, PACSUN; CENTRAL VALLEY, NY — JUNE 2008- NOV 2011

SKILLS

OFFSITE EXPERIENCE. COMMISSIONED BASED SELLING. MULTI UNIT EXPERIENCE. CLIENTELE EXPERIENCE. TRAINING HUB FOR DISTRICT. FACILITATED VISITS WITH CORPORATE EXECUTIVES. VISUAL MANAGER EXPERIENCE. TRAINED LEADERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO DRIVE POSITIVE RESULTS.

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CHRISTY DEJONG