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Showroom Manager
PALECEKShowroom Manager
May. 2024• Developed growth strategies tailored to client needs, increasing AOV by $1,300 in 5 months. • Utilized CRM to optimize sales processes, contributing to revenue growth. • Led team in a high-growth showroom environment, driving strategic account development.
Associate Gallery Leader Sales & Service
RHAssociate Gallery Leader Sales & Service
Jul. 2023 - May. 2024Palo Alto, Marin, San Francisco, Los Gatos-Developed and executed sales strategies for a $25M business, leading a team to consistently exceed revenue targets. -Drove AOV increases by $500 through strategic client engagement and product knowledge-based selling. -Provided Multi Unit Leadership across four locations, fostering a cohesive sales strategy and brand vision. -Partnered with cross-functional teams, including Trade and Design Leaders, to ensure exceptional customer experiences. -Led the recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing sales team, resulting in improved sales and customer satisfaction.
Gallery Leader
RHGallery Leader
Jul. 2022 - Jul. 2023Los Gatos, California, United States-Successfully decreased a $600k annual deficit to $15K within 6 months by restructuring sales strategies and improving operational efficiencies. -Increased AOV by $1k, growing design business by 20%, delivering imprssive results on a $14M sales Volume. -Created a design minded selling culture which elevated the teams product knowledge, client engagement, and sales performance. -Built Strong trade partnerships and mentored future sales leaders, driving regional and long term sales development.
Flagship Store Leader
AllbirdsFlagship Store Leader
Oct. 2021 - May. 2022Palo Alto, California, United States-Top Net Sales Volume in Entire Brand for Q4 2022 -Flagship Store Leadership & Team Development. -Developed Vision and Values placement within Store -Increased Store P&L performance and net profitability by 30%. -Development and product knowledge led Sales Growth. -Grew Talent Pipeline that has positively impacted Store and HQ. -New Store Retail Strategy formation and Financial Projections. -Ensured visual excellence and high volume inventory management. -Worked with home office on merchandising direction, and operational strategy optimization. -Ensured community outreach and community development of new store. -Held team accountable to their selling behavior.
General Manager
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.General Manager
Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2021Fresno, California, United States-Top district and Brand performance in comp, credit, & conversion. -Exceptional P&L performance, MMU profitability, and expense control. - Scheduling optimization and payroll control. - Led and developed Williams-Sonoma Home, built sales partnerships with Trade. -Customer experience driven leader who fosters authentic care and ongoing connection. -Top Omni channel fill rate, low cancellation rate -Succession talent development of a diverse and representative team. -Effective safety leadership and operations management. -High level inventory and visual merchandising management. -Member of WSI Diversity and Inclusion Community Forum
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Pottery BarnASM
Oct. 2018 - Aug. 2019Fresno, California-Led and encouraged team product knowledge and customer focused sales development. - Led trade team and developed trade partnerships. -Customer minded leader who fostered authentic care and connection -Managed all furniture delivery and customer issue resolution in a timely manner. -Succession talent development of a diverse and representative team. -Effective safety leadership and operations management. -P&L understanding and leadership with increased net. -High level inventory and visual merchandising management, including cycle counts, inventory, floor moves, and seasonal visual shifts. -Low Shrink Percentages, high Omni channel fill rate, low cancelation rate. -Promoted to Store Manager at Williams-Sonoma
Home Department Manager
AnthropologieHome Department Manager
Mar. 2013 - Jul. 2019Fresno, California Area- Maintained Net profitable P&L with Sales and People strategy. Cultivated an environment of genuine positivity and customer connection. - Led through New Store Set up and 40% acceleration in Volume. - Set expectations, coached and developed extraordinary service, always leading by example. - Facilitated an energized pace and positive service environment by bringing the team along in develooment. - Increased Department Saturation rate, led positive double digit comps. - Utilized Business Acumen to drive results. - Featured in company wide training video for new customer ship from store purchasing option.
Retail Sales Manager
Alex&Lee JewelryRetail Sales Manager
Mar. 2007 - Mar. 2013San Francisco, Oakland, The Sea Ranch-Developed retail sales strategy, increasing sales volume year over year by 10-15%. -Worked Jewelry Trade Shows, Private Exhibitions, and built Gallery and vender Partnerships. -Understood Complex Product knowledge on Stones, Metals, Metal finishes, and materiality. - Worked with Gil and silver venders to design and cast findings. - Helped to define and redefine packaging and website direction. -Streamlined shipping and product inventory. -Coached and developed commission-based Sellers. - Worked with Lead Designers Lee Brooks and Greg Franke to understand their process of making, and reasoning to deepen selling story. -Brand discussion and development including documentation of legacy and pieces.

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