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Jennifer Bernhardt

Winnipeg

Summary

Driven and results-oriented Leader with 14 years of experience as GM, and a proven track record of leading high performance teams with top scores and recognition for customer service, employee satisfaction and operational excellence. Accountable for delivering sales volume of 5 million annually. Responsible for all hiring, training and development plans for a team of up to 50. Teaches and trains to build a team of highly motivated, skilled and professional people. Performs all sales forecasting, scheduling, payroll management and inventory management. Drives loyalty through brand initiatives and establishing loyalty goals. Provides both external and internal customers with a safe environment by adhering to all standard operating procedures, audit controls and safe work environment practices. Champions community partnerships by organizing and supporting many initiatives including working with Boys and Girls club, Shoe box project and numerous others. Leads with a people first mindset and cultivates a psychologically safe environment for all, that is inclusive for all.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager for Gap/Old Navy

Gap Inc.
Winnipeg
07.2012 - Current
  • Driven and results-oriented Leader with 14 years experience as GM, and a proven track record of leading a high performance team with top scores and recognition for customer service, employee satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Accountable for delivering sales volume of 5 million annually.
  • Responsible for all hiring, training and development plans for a team of up to 50.
  • Teaches and trains to build a team of highly motivated, skilled and professional people.
  • Performs all sales forecasting, scheduling, payroll management and inventory management.
  • Drives loyalty through brand initiatives and establishing loyalty goals.
  • Provides both external and internal customers with a safe environment by adhering to all standard operating procedures, audit controls and safe work environment practices.
  • Champions community partnerships by organizing and supporting many initiatives including working with Boys and Girls club, Shoe box project and numerous others.
  • Leads with a people first mindset and cultivates a psychologically safe environment for all, that is inclusive for all.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product assortment and merchandising strategies.
  • Implemented training programs to elevate staff skills and improve service quality.
  • Oversaw financial performance, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines and forecasts.
  • Led store operations to enhance customer experience and drive brand loyalty.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Customer Service Manager/Sales

Gap Inc.
Winnipeg
01.2002 - 07.2012
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
  • Established performance and service goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
  • Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that supported company objectives and were consistent with corporate values.
  • Oversaw customer service operations to enhance team performance and efficiency.
  • Analyzed feedback to identify trends and improve customer satisfaction initiatives.

Education

psychology, criminology

University Of Manitoba

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Training and development
  • Community involvement
  • Driving sales
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Sales forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee development
  • Strategic planning
  • Team training and development

Timeline

General Manager for Gap/Old Navy

Gap Inc.
07.2012 - Current

Customer Service Manager/Sales

Gap Inc.
01.2002 - 07.2012

psychology, criminology

University Of Manitoba
Jennifer Bernhardt