Tanika Patterson
Lancaster
Summary
Multi-Unit results driven Retail Leader with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience delivering strong financial performance, operational consistency, and leadership development in high-volume environments. Recognized for aligning teams, talent to company strategy, strengthening accountability routines, and building leadership bench strength. Prepared to lead at the district level by driving clarity, execution discipline, and scalable results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Store Manager
Ross Dress for Less
Palmdale
01.2016 - Current
- Achieved #1 store in volume band year 2016.
- Achieved #1 Store in District 2025
- Ended year with zero strikes both 2025.
- Exceeded Sales goal 8.9% YTD
- Lead and promote all Loss Prevention incentives and programs.
- Responsible for exceeding annual Inventory results.
- Implementing company core values and ethics.
Merchandise Assistant Store Manager
Ross Dress 4 Less
Bakersfield
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Exceeded company sizing expectations YTD 3.2%
- Achieved and exceeded inventory results YTD 2013
- Ensuring overall customer satisfaction trough excellent customer service.
- Responsible for overseeing salesfloor moves and overall presentation.
- Train/ develop associates on company merchandising directives to increase sales.
- Execute day to day store standards.
- Promote and exemplify company core values.
Store Manager
Fallas
Bakersfield
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Led full-store operations in a high-volume retail environment with responsibility for sales performance, payroll management, inventory control, and team development.
- Directed all day-to-day store operations, ensuring operational excellence and brand standards
- Developed and managed weekly sales plans and payroll budgets to maximize profitability
- Oversaw Assistant Store Managers and Supervisors, driving accountability and performance
- Championed customer service excellence by resolving escalated concerns and strengthening service culture
- Supported corporate merchandising and operational directives with strong execution
- Led annual inventory preparation and results accountability
- Drove loss prevention awareness and shrink reduction initiatives
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and talent development to ensure optimal floor coverage
- Fostered strong team morale, engagement, and leadership mentorship
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Burlington Coat Factory
Baker
- Managed operational functions in a high-volume retail store, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and financial accuracy.
- Oversaw receiving operations, markdown execution, and inventory control processes
- Managed scheduling and payroll to align with sales trends and labor targets
- Ensured adherence to accounting standards, record-keeping accuracy, and compliance procedures
- Led human resource functions including hiring, onboarding, and associate development
- Coordinated staffing strategies to support peak business periods
- Executed inventory preparation and operational readiness plans
- Enforced company policies, operational procedures, and core values
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through service leadership
Education
Tri-Community
Los Angeles Skills
- Retail Operations Management
- Sales Growth & Profit Optimization
- Business Acumen & Financial Performance
- Inventory & Loss Prevention Management
- Talent Development & Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Administration & Operational Management
- Customer Experience Excellence Operations
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Administration & Operational Management
- Customer Experience Excellence
Key Achievements
Revenue Growth: Generated a 142% revenue growth, scaling annual volume from 8M to 19.4M through operational excellence, team development and disciplined KPI execution.
- 20+ Years Retail Leadership Experience
- Proven #1 District Performance Ranking
- Sales Growth & Profitability Focused
- Strong Talent Development &
- Bench Building
- Operational Risk Mitigation & Shrink Control
- High Accountability, High Performance Culture Builder.
Timeline
Store Manager
Ross Dress for Less
01.2016 - Current
Merchandise Assistant Store Manager
Ross Dress 4 Less
11.2012 - 11.2013
Store Manager
Fallas
03.2012 - 11.2012
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Burlington Coat Factory
Tri-Community