leslie williams

director

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

merchandising, sales, visual merchandising, store management, loss prevention, recruiting, customer service, retail, inventory management, driving results, store operations, management, inventory control, training, retail sales, team building, coaching, profit, employee relations, leadership development, hiring, human resources, new store openings, team leadership, big box, strategic planning, customer satisfaction, operations management, apparel, shrinkage, marketing, outlook, microsoft word, planograms, time management, sales management, fashion, process scheduler, budgets, pos, forecasting, microsoft excel, performance management, powerpoint, trend, associate development, multi unit management, trend analysis, new store development

Experience

store director

gap inc./old navy

2010-8 - 2011-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

senior executive and group manager

macy's

1994-1 - 2002-8 · 8 yrs 8 mos

* Direct Reports: 12 Managers; 28 Support Associates and 120 Sales Associates * Received 'Senior Executive of the Year Award' for outstanding performance in 2001 * Directed New Urban renovation and shop openings for Sean John, Rocawear and Echo * Volunteer of the Year, Macy's East 2000 * Macys Merchandise Team Manager * Reduced shortage from 5 % to 1% in 12 months * Direct Reports: 28 Support Associates; 8 Managers

flagship store director

david's bridal

2009-9 - 2010-8 · 1 yr

Opened DB first Flagship

merchandise manager 2004-2006

macys puerto rico

2004-8 - 2007-3 · 2 yrs 8 mos

* ASM.74 million dollar store * Awards Best Merchandising in Women's RTW for 2006 * Directly responsible for Men's and women's RTW/children's/Coats [50 million] * Direct reports in PR 26 Managers 320 Associates * 10% over plan for 2005 -2006

director

habitat for humanity new york city

2016-9 - 2016-9 · 1 mo

associate store director

paragon sports

2011-1 - 2016-9 · 5 yrs 9 mos

general store manager

victoria's secret herald sq flagship

2002-8 - 2004-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* 25 million in sales; Exceeded Sales Plan by 10% 2002 to 2003 * Spearheaded all recruiting and training for Flagship store opening * Developed bra fitting and wardrobe training curriculum, which enhanced service * Increased average unit sales and dollars per transaction * Direct reports 22 Managers and 230 Associates