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Karen Pearse

Barrie,ON

Summary

With over 30 years of retail operations experience, highly motivated leader specializing in talent development. Focus on fostering a positive, honest, and transparent work environment. Results-driven and people-focused leader, excelling in team collaboration and driving metric performance.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.2006 - 10.2024
  • Foster an environment in which associates develop skills and knowledge, where they feel engaged and empowered
  • Foster an environment focused on skill, knowledge, development and empowerment
  • Shape and lead the store's sales culture
  • Drive referral-based business, increasing sales and customer loyalty
  • Lead team hiring, onboarding, development, and coaching
  • Manage costs while achieving operational and financial metrics
  • Ensure flawless execution of brand standards
  • Oversee loss prevention procedures ensuring compliance

Sales Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

Service Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.

Asst. Sales Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.1992 - 01.1995

Oversee receiving, ensuring accuracy in data integrity.

Manage return to vendor authorizations.

Completion of high ticket cycle counts.

Ensure price change integrity.

Manage merchandise flow to sales floor, implement and follow up on all merchandise changes.

Store Manager

McDonalds Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1993
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Deliver quality, service and cleanliness to expected standard.
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.

Education

Graphic Design Diploma -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Culture Champion
  • Inspirational Team Leader
  • Retail Operations Coach
  • Customer-Focused Sales
  • Profit & Loss
  • Inventory Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaborative Team Member

Certification

  • St. John Ambulance First Aid & CPR Level C
  • WSIB Joint Health and Safety Committee Cert ID D10288

Timeline

General Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.2006 - 10.2024

Sales Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.1999 - 01.2006

Service Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.1996 - 01.1999

Asst. Sales Manager, Retail Operations

Staples Canada
01.1992 - 01.1995

Store Manager

McDonalds Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1993

Graphic Design Diploma -

George Brown College
Karen Pearse