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Jen Follack

Olds,AB

Summary

Dynamic District Manager with extensive experience at Marks, excelling in multi-unit operations and team development. Proven track record in achieving corporate shrink targets through strategic planning and effective training. Adept at fostering a positive work environment while enhancing customer service and operational compliance. Strong leadership and financial management skills drive exceptional results.

Experienced with multi-site management, team leadership, and operational optimization. Utilizes strategic planning to drive efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving business goals.

Results-focused management professional prepared to excel in high-demand environments. Known for optimizing operations, enhancing customer experience, and implementing strategic initiatives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Proficient in operational management and strategic planning.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Marks
Calgary, AB
08.2018 - Current

Managed team dynamics to ensure successful outcomes.

Led team of 13 store general managers across central Alberta and northern BC.

- lead weekly leadership meetings, along with monthly 1-1 and in depth, quarterly visits with business partners

Dedicated time each week to personal development exercises.

- disciplined with how I execute communication to executive leaders.

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  • Maintain Mark’s performance management expectations including progressive discipline where necessary.
  • Follows the disciplinary process consistently and impartially.
  • Promotes and maintains a positive and motivating work environment (safe, inclusive, and empowering).

Customer service

- I am a brand ambassador for Marks through our loyalty program and credit card program

Operations

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  • Demonstrates and follows up on execution of Mark’s visual compliance standards, store maintenance and pricing standards.
  • Establishes plan and follows up on execution of weekly price changes, promotional set-ups, and department POP as per workbook resulting in 100% system pricing including weekly pricing sweeps.
  • Responsible to deliver annual corporate shrink targets through team education, enforcement of LP and audit standards and rigid inventory control.
  • Oversees preparation for annual inventories.
  • Follows and ensures compliance of all corporate LP, Cash and Audit, and OH&S policies and procedures.
  • Creates and / or monitors the creation of efficient store weekly scheduling for both sales and support functions.

Store General Manager

Marks
Red Deer, AB
04.2011 - 08.2018

Customer service

- provide exceptional Omni channel experience by offering in story, commerce sales and fulfilling e-commerce orders with defined service level agreement

- support organization in customer centric environment.

Operations

- demonstrates and follows up on execution of Marks, visual compliance, standard store, maintenance, and pricing standards

- establishes a plan and follows up on execution of weekly price changers promotional set ups and department SOP‘s as per Work book resulting in 100% system pricing

- responsible to deliver your annual corporate shrink targets through team education, enforcement of LP and audit standards and inventory control

-follows and insurers, compliance of all corporate LP cash, and audit

- Creates and or monitors the creation of effective store weekly scheduling for both sales and support functions. I have extensive background in financial discipline.

Training

- provide continuous feedback and coaching to all members based on key metrics and observed behaviours through shift starters one on one performing management coaching programs. I have also created development plans and conducted annual appraisals for management teams and direct reports and support and coach to improve any performance gaps and conduct ongoing coaching to improve a high performing team.

- create succession, plans through continuous training and development for all high performers

Assistant Store Manager

Marks
Olds, AB
06.2008 - 02.2010

Customer service

- provide leadership to the team constantly coaching and follow up to ensure delivery of service is model standard.

-provide exceptional Omni channel experience by offering in-store, e-commerce sales and fulfilling e-commerce orders within defined service levels

- support the customer experience through timely processing and movement of inventory to the sales floor

Operations

- implement communicate and ensure compliance with all operating procedures, process and policies

-manage scheduling and follow up of execution on shipping and receiving e-commerce fulfilling operations, cash management and operation systems and compliance

-assess in preparation and execution of annual inventories

- follows and insurance compliance of all corporate LP cash and audit and OH&S policies and procedures

Human Resource Manager

Olds Association
Olds, AB
07.2001 - 07.2008
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.

Direct Support, Professional

Olds Association
Olds
07.2001 - 01.2008

Worked in top-tier medical home within the agency.

Communicated directly with clients' families.

Managed everyday household chores efficiently.

Designed and executed daily meal plans and menus.

Organized and maintained doctor appointment schedules.

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Training and coaching
  • Goal setting and performance metrics
  • Sales management
  • Operations management
  • Customer relations
  • Staff development
  • Team development
  • Financial management
  • Multi-unit management
  • Decision-making
  • Conflict management
  • Budget management
  • Market research
  • Policies and procedures
  • Data analytics
  • Staff recruiting
  • Business planning
  • Business and operations analysis
  • Human resource management
  • Budget preparation
  • Financial oversight

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

District Manager

Marks
08.2018 - Current

Store General Manager

Marks
04.2011 - 08.2018

Assistant Store Manager

Marks
06.2008 - 02.2010

Human Resource Manager

Olds Association
07.2001 - 07.2008

Direct Support, Professional

Olds Association
07.2001 - 01.2008
Jen Follack