Michelle Ukrainek

• Shaped apparel and home assortments through innovative floor layouts, trend-forward visual-merchandising, and seasonal re-flows, aligning with customer demand and brand direction.
• Partnered with vendors, as well as corporate teams, to optimize product flow, promotional strategies, and inventory allocation.
• Delivered margin growth and profitability by executing pricing adjustments, managing markdowns, and strategically placing products to maximize sell-through.
• Directed and developed a team of 22 associates, fostering a performance-driven culture and coaching talent for future leadership roles.
• Oversaw back-of-house logistics, inventory balancing, and fulfillment integration, ensuring seamless alignment between store operations and eCommerce channels.
• Collaborated on store renovations, new store openings, and corporate initiatives across Western Canada, providing merchandising expertise and training local teams.
• Piloted new operational technologies, including dock-to-floor fulfillment and omni channel tools, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and elevating customer experience.

• Directed visual merchandising strategies and operational processes across apparel and home categories.
• Managed staffing, product movement, and seasonal launches while driving store-level KPIs.
• Mentored associates and ensured consistent execution of brand standards and promotional programs.

Oversaw daily store operations, team performance, and merchandising standards.

• Coordinated staffing, logistics, and customer engagement strategies to improve sales and service.

• Led storewide visual presentation and merchandising strategies, ensuring alignment with seasonal and corporate directives.
• Coordinated floor reflows, promotional events, and visual set-ups to maximize customer engagement and sales.
• Supported regional projects, including renovations and visual blitzes, while coaching and developing cross store teams.