Manager Store

Stefani Ivicic

**************@*****.*** 773-***-**** Darien, IL

Professional Summary

District Retail Manager for over 20+ years, achieving double digit volume and revenue increases annually. Developed, trained and retained talent with stellar results. Repeatedly won Manager of the Year Award and Manager Retention Awards annually.

Professional Experience

District Sales Manager

Anderson Merchandisers - Plano, TX September 2016- May 2020

Manage 59 stores with 24 full time and 50+ part time employees

Train on product/vendors

Hire and develop staffing/on boarding

Analytics/Budgeting

Liaison with vendors/management

District Manager

Rue21 - Chicago, IL April 2011 – February 2016

Oversee 10-23 stores in Illinois and Indiana-volume ranging between $13.5 - $25 million

Comped numbers year after year

Maintained network of high caliber talent

Developed and trained management to next level

District Manager

Body Central – Chicago, IL May 2006 - April 2011

Successfully opened Midwest Market

Recruited and trained talent

Implemented Branding district wide

Increased volume by 10% annually – District volume ranging from $13 -$18 million

Elevated Manager to District Manager level

Co-authored New Store Openings Checklist/Guidelines

District Sales Manager

Ashley Stewart, Inc. – Chicago, IL February 2005 – May 2006

Trained and developed management

Increased morale throughout the district

Reiterated the value of outstanding customer service

General Manager

Sony Electronics, Inc. – Chicago, IL February 2003 – February 2005

Managed $16.5 million in volume

Identified, planned and communicated key procedures

Reinforced company policies and standards

District Manager

Rainbow – (Kidspot & 579) – Chicago, IL October 1998 – January 2003

Managed 10-12 stores up to $16 million in volume

Maximized sales each year

Conducted company store and loss prevention audits

Maintained company visual standards

Store Manager

Silkcorp – Westchester, IL January February 1997 – October 1998

Hired and trained support staff

Assisted in marketing and visuals

Maximized sales each year

Store Manager

MerryGoRound Enterprises, (Menz Division) September 1985–Sept 1995

Ram flagship store for the organization

Developed, trained and promoted personnel

Maintained low shrink

Implemented company visual standards per guidelines

Skills & Attributes

Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills extremely detail oriented, well organized and able to manage several activities at once.

Outstanding verbal and communication skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Self -motivated, dependable and persistent.

Stress-tolerant, safety conscious, adaptable, cooperative and collaborative.

Focused on continual process improvement and cost reduction, experienced with new store openings.

Experienced in developing, training and retaining talent.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

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