Dustin Fongemie
Fresno
Summary
Ambitious leader with a proven track record of driving results, developing teams, mentoring peers, and improving operational processes. Experienced with leading multiple locations within JCPenney career (Stockton CA, Los Banos CA, Hanford CA, Boise ID, Fresno CA) skilled in ability to drive growth, productivity, problem-solving and decision-making to develop locations and teams with opportunity to grow. Center of excellence leader known for consistently meeting or exceeding company goals with a high standard of execution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
JCPenney
Fresno, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth across departments.
- Mentored and trained staff, fostering a collaborative team environment to improve service quality.
- Analyzed sales performance data and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Center of Excellence location, responsible for development of peers, new to role management and leading processes.
- Selected for committees and programs throughout the company to contribute to company growth. Currently taking part in Credit Captain Program, Regional Feedback Team, and Sales Driving Committee.
- Identifying problems, applying critical thinking and problem solving to create long term solutions and cultivating an environment of see it, own it, solve it.
- Ended 2025 ranked #7 in the company on overall store scorecard and #36 in 2026.
Assistant Manager of Merchandising
Sears
Stockton, CA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Trained and mentored associates on merchandising best practices and company standards.
- Led visual merchandising efforts to create engaging in-store displays that attract customer attention.
- Collaborated with store manager to achieve overall store goals, including sales targets and customer service objectives.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to productivity.
- Optimized product placement to maximize exposure, driving increased sales revenue.
- Established clear expectations for staff performance through regular feedback sessions and goal setting.
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Banana Republic
Sacramento, CA
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed and executed visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement.
- Mentored team in visual merchandising best practices, fostering skills development and creativity.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product placement and improve visual impact on sales performance.
- Created compelling visual displays that aligned with marketing campaigns and retail initiatives.
- Led process of new merchandise flow to stores, ensuring timely execution of door to floor breakdown prior to store open.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Ararat
Topsham, MESome College (No Degree) -
Argosy University
Orange, CASkills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Problem Solving
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Thinking
- Driving Execution
- Growth Mindset
Accomplishments
- Supervises team of 175 associates, managing the 7th largest volume location in the company.
- Leads district credit capital program.
- Achieved top quartile overall store scorecard results each year.
- Takes part in development of peers beyond location, and takes an active role in company committees.
Timeline
General Manager
JCPenney
06.2017 - Current
Assistant Manager of Merchandising
Sears
08.2014 - 06.2017
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Banana Republic
07.2012 - 08.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Argosy University
High School Diploma -
Mt. Ararat