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Jenifer Britton-Elijah

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with over 20 years of experience building and leading top-performing teams to exceed business goals. Known for customer-first mindset, operational excellence, and a proven ability to develop and motivate talent.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

Junk-Atique Outlet (Non Profit)
05.2022 - Current
  • Assist in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
  • Support team members by learning and applying core tools for task execution.
  • Collaborate with various departments to streamline communication and workflows.
  • Adapt quickly to new systems, enhancing productivity within the team environment resulting in 34% sales increase.
  • Help address operational challenges by providing feedback and implementing efficient workflow strategies.
  • Evaluate employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.
  • Direct resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment resources for efficient operations management.
  • Collaborate with other department heads to align organizational goals and maximize efficiency across all departments.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends and drive process improvements.

General Manager

Aerie By American Eagle
04.2018 - 05.2022

Created a strong internal bench developing sales associates into leaders and store managers.

  • Implemented process improvements resulting in streamlined workflows and reduced operational delays.
  • Mentored team leads, fostering leadership skills and promoting a collaborative work environment through weekly one on one's and performance reviews.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and executed corrective actions.
  • Managed payroll budget, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Participated in 5 NSO in 3 states.
  • Drove year-over-year double digit business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Onboarded and trained new leadership team members within the district.

General Manager

Charming Charlie
06.2013 - 04.2018
  • Led NSO for multiple locations managing 60k plus units.
  • Maintained comp and leverage performance above region and company, ranking in top 5% volume for balance of chain.
  • Developed and led Holiday training for high volume Store Managers.
  • Led team/district to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired and trained team members for multiple stores.
  • Onboarded and trained New Store Managers for District.

Store Manager

Bakers Shoe Store
03.2006 - 12.2012
  • Networked externally and built strong internal bench in order to maintain a steady talent pool of internal and external candidates.
  • Created a strong selling culture through coaching by recognizing wins and addressing opportunities in the moment.
  • Leveraged business and financial acumen to drive sales results.
  • Surpassed company shrink targets by implementing effective inventory control measures resulting in shrink less than .5%

General Store Manager

Lucky Brand Jeans
08.2008 - 09.2011
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal customer service.
  • Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce shrinkage.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in customer engagement and sales techniques.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decision-making.

Education

High School Diploma -

West High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Results-driven
  • Customer engagement
  • Effective strategic planning
  • Team training
  • Inventory control
  • Problem-solving
  • Quality decision-making
  • Process improvement
  • Multi store manager

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Junk-Atique Outlet (Non Profit)
05.2022 - Current

General Manager

Aerie By American Eagle
04.2018 - 05.2022

General Manager

Charming Charlie
06.2013 - 04.2018

General Store Manager

Lucky Brand Jeans
08.2008 - 09.2011

Store Manager

Bakers Shoe Store
03.2006 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

West High School
Jenifer Britton-Elijah