Mark Alexa

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District Manager

Operational Commitment – Sales Leadership

A top-performing executive and operational leader with over 25 years of retail field and corporate experience. Can expertly decipher and execute business strategies to ensure measurable results for retail business growth. Consummate leader acknowledged for exemplary work ethic and repeatedly promoted to different roles of responsibility to champion sales initiatives. An inspirational coach who can equip associates with the skills needed to fulfill future positions. Capable of demonstrating forward-thinking initiative and instituting new standards of excellence in the workplace.

- Areas of Expertise -

Regional & District Retail Management – Strategic Planning – Business Performance – Coaching & Team Management

Omni-Channel Sales – Specialty Sales – Inventory Control – P&L Management – Customer Service

Brand Execution – Performance Standards – Talent & Business Development – Operations Management

Multi-Unit Sales – Shrinkage Reduction – Product Launches – Program Management

Professional Experience

Stage Stores, Louisville, KY 2018 - Present

District Manager (Converted 21 Department Stores to Off Price Gordmans in 2019/ 2020)

Reviewed targeted reports and store processes to identify sales and profit benchmarking opportunities across District and the Region. Assessed Store Managers and leadership teams to determine talent opportunities and impact on store performance. Communicated a compelling business vision to motivate teams. Set clear performance expectations to drive accountability and took immediate action on performance issues within the team as needed. Ensured store environment standards were in compliance with company policy. Encouraged teams to engage and support their local communities through store and company initiatives.

Achieved the #2 Sales increase in the Region for 2018.

Received Region’s HR partnership award for 2018.

JCPenney, Louisville, KY 2014 to 2017

District Manager

Led General Managers across a 26 -Store Territory in Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia

Achieved the #1 Sales and Profit District status in the Region for 2014 and 2017.

Received Company Founder’s Award Winner in 2015.

JCPenney, Madison, WI 2007 to 2014

District Manager

Championed all aspects of managerial activities for 24 stores across Wisconsin and neighboring states.

Recognized for achieving 1st quartile results across key company metrics.

JCPenney, Plano, TX 2003 to 2007

Regional Coordination Director

Supported the Central Regional Manager (SVP) with the execution of company objectives involving sales, expense management, profitability, and customer experience.

Collaborated with corporate senior management, as well as the 15 District Managers within the region to meet/exceed set benchmarks.

JCPenney, Plano, TX 2002 to 2003

Regional Store Environment Director

Promoted to newly created company Store Environment Division from Store Manager. Provided leadership to the 15 District Store Environment Managers with an indirect line to the District and Regional Staff.

Ensured completion of merchandise rollouts and sets, construction projects, and overall core standards were consistently delivered across the 271 Stores in the Central Region.

Education

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Minor in Geography

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