ALEXANDRA WALTON
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
Experienced and results-oriented Store and Retail Operations Manager with six years of managerial experience in a retail environment. Motivated professional with strengths in elevating the employee experience and driving sales through optimal client service. Prepared, organized, and detail oriented. Committed to creating an inclusive environment for my team and clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Aritzia
05.2022 - Current
- Implements successful employee retention strategy that continues to reduce staff turnover. 1052 being one of the stores with the lowest turnover rate in R1
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Successfully oversees all 6 areas of the business through How We Work & How We Lead principles.
Retail Operations Specialist
Smash + Tess
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Responsible for creating and executing any retail activation, inclusive of pop-ups store's, events and any other in real life activation's
- Creating P&L's to support decision making with retail experiences
- Implemented efficient scheduling system to ensure appropriate staffing levels during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Store Manager
Smash + Tess
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Successfully drove sales and traffic goals through strategic planning
- Worked cross functionally with our product team to insure correct product allocations were met
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Assistant Store Manager
Lululemon
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversaw the community pillar and was responsible for creating and executing community initiatives and identifying strategic partners
- Managed hiring and successfully hired a team of 60+ seasonal educators for Holiday 2021
- Managed the back of house operations for Coquitlam Centres NSO in 2021
Education
Kinesiology -
University of Alberta & University of the Fraser Valley
04.2020
Sports Science Diploma -
Douglas College
05.2018
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Prioritization
- Retail Operations
- Sales Management
- People Management/Development
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Store Manager
Aritzia
05.2022 - Current
Retail Operations Specialist
Smash + Tess
02.2022 - 04.2022
Store Manager
Smash + Tess
11.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Lululemon
03.2021 - 11.2021
Sports Science Diploma -
Douglas College
Kinesiology -
University of Alberta & University of the Fraser Valley
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