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Jonalee Jones

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Senior Retail Operations Manager with over 15 years of experience leading teams, optimizing retail operations, and driving sales performance. Proven expertise in managing high-demand events, enhancing customer service, and implementing strategic initiatives to boost profitability and operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Retail Operations

Canucks Sports & Entertainment
08.2020 - Current
  • Sales Leadership: Oversaw sales teams across multiple retail locations, including high-traffic game nights and concerts, ensuring consistently met or exceeded sales targets.
  • Inventory Optimization: Collaborated with the Director of Merchandise to enhance inventory movement, aligning stock levels with sales forecasts and improving overall inventory turnover.
  • Online Sales Growth: Implemented strategic marketing initiatives, resulting in a significant increase in online retail sales.
  • Training & Development: Developed comprehensive sales training manuals and best practices, improving team performance and streamlining staff onboarding.

Store Manager

The North Face VFC
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Team Management: Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of 25, optimizing talent and boosting productivity.
  • Shrinkage Reduction: Achieved a 1% reduction in store shrinkage through effective loss prevention and trend identification strategies.
  • Loyalty Program Expansion: Increased loyalty program sign-ups by 60% through targeted sales tactics and enhanced employee training.
  • Sales Enhancement: Raised the average dollar sale by $30 per customer by improving units per transaction and strengthening employee product knowledge.

Manager of Hospitality Experience

Canucks Sports & Entertainment
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversaw the full employee lifecycle for over 500 staff, from onboarding to performance management and exit.
  • Training Development: Created and facilitated yearly Corporate Orientation and TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) training, resulting in over 900 successful certifications.

Manager of Quick Service Operations

Canucks Sports & Entertainment
09.2014 - 09.2018

Food & Beverage Management: Played a key role in redesigning the food and beverage experience, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.

Customer Service: satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Manager of Food Service

Aramark
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Sales Maximization: Supported the back-of-house team in optimizing operational efficiency, including stand layout and display.
  • Marketing Partnership: Collaborated with marketing to increase guest awareness and product quality through effective in-house advertising.

Manager of Retail Operations and Buyer

Aramark
09.2006 - 05.2012
  • Retail Management: Managed a team of 20+, overseeing all aspects of retail sales, staffing, and productivity.
  • Product Selection: Revamped product offerings and executed renovations to enhance the guest experience, resulting in a 20% year-over-year growth.
  • Vendor Relations: Expanded the logo wear program from 5% to 30% of yearly sales by working closely with new vendors.

Education

Diploma - Fashion Merchandising

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
05.2006

Skills

  • Retail Operations Management
  • Sales Strategy and Performance Optimization
  • Inventory and Merchandising Management
  • Team Leadership and Staff Development
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Strategic Marketing and Online Sales Growth
  • Loss Prevention and Shrinkage Reduction
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Human Resources Management

Timeline

Store Manager

The North Face VFC
09.2020 - 08.2022

Senior Manager, Retail Operations

Canucks Sports & Entertainment
08.2020 - Current

Manager of Hospitality Experience

Canucks Sports & Entertainment
09.2018 - 08.2020

Manager of Quick Service Operations

Canucks Sports & Entertainment
09.2014 - 09.2018

Manager of Food Service

Aramark
05.2012 - 09.2014

Manager of Retail Operations and Buyer

Aramark
09.2006 - 05.2012

Diploma - Fashion Merchandising

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Jonalee Jones