Christine Aalerud

As a dedicated and adaptable professional, I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial experience, leadership, and resilience. During my time as a stay-at-home parent and military spouse, I successfully managed two small businesses, developing strong skills in organization, customer service, and self motivation. This experience hones my ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments while balancing multiple responsibilities.

Transitioning into retail management, i serve as a Team Leader at Target, where I demonstrate consistent leadership through multiple upper management changes. I was entrusted with taking over underperforming departments that ranked 28 out of 68 stores in the region. Through team development, strategic planning, and process improvements, I led those departments into the top 5 rankings. I also built and guided a whole new tea, significantly improving transaction scores and overall performance metrics. My success in this role reflects a strong adaptability to lead through change, drive results, and inspire high preforming teams.

Transformed Department Rankings: Elevated Ulta Beauty department from ranking 28th out of 68 stores in the region to top 5 in the matter of 6 weeks through focused team development, merchandising excellence, and guest engagement strategies.

Led Successful Team Transition: Built and trained a brand-new team in Q4, increasing transaction and guest experience scores significantly within 6 months.

Optimized Logistic Operations: Managed inbound logistics and truck process, improving unload efficiency, accuracy, and backroom organization while meeting or exceeding company productivity benchmarks.

Consistent Leadership through Change: Maintained strong performance and stability across departments through multiple upper management transitions, including not having a direct leader for almost 6 months. Demonstrated adaptability and consistency.

Cross-Department Expertise: Successfully transitioned from logistics leadership to Ulta Beauty, mastering brand standards, planogram execution, and sales driving strategies.

Entrepreneurial Management: Owned and operated a small business's during a period of relocation and family commitments, developing strong operational customer service, and time management skills.