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StoreManager

CARA GAGAN

Ottawa

Summary

Dedicated employee with excellent communication, time management and merchandising skills that can influence others to deliver results. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the the role of Field Presentation Manager, through a focus on building relationships to drive results for our Organizations and through Talent development and the Leverage of Store operation expertise to support our Organization and its goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

TJX Canada
06.2016 - Current
  • Analyzes Financial acumen to drive sales from 11m to 15.5m in 4 years
  • Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset Through training and developing Talent
  • Strategic thinking in problem solving and growing market share
  • Training store Manager
  • Health and Safety Subject matter expert
  • Strong merchandiser
  • Build genuine connections with team and Partners
  • Lead through others through empowerment and autonomy

Experience ASSISTANT MANAGER

TJX Canada
03.2009 - 06.2016
  • Manage all business key performance indicators
  • Scheduling
  • Payroll
  • Managing P&L
  • Training and Development
  • Merchandising
  • Customer Service
  • Store Opening Coordinator (10 stores)

Visual Presentation Manager

TJX Canada
02.1999 - 03.2009
  • Facilitated training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches
  • Consulted and collaborated with store managers, sales associates, housekeeping staff to determine appropriate placement of displays and products
  • Supervised and trained staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising
  • Prepared sketches, floor plans and models of proposed displays
  • Installed decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights and bunting on and in buildings, streets, exhibit halls and booths

Education

Certificate - Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration

Blanche McDonald

Timeline

Store Manager

TJX Canada
06.2016 - Current

Experience ASSISTANT MANAGER

TJX Canada
03.2009 - 06.2016

Visual Presentation Manager

TJX Canada
02.1999 - 03.2009

Certificate - Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration

Blanche McDonald
CARA GAGAN