Robert Lemke

Led three directors of stores, 11 regional managers, and one administrative assistant. Provided guidance and support to direct reports in terms of talent development, driving statistical performance, and execution of organizational initiatives and strategies. Fostered development to inspire motivate, coach, and teach local territory, regional, and store leadership to develop talent and drive positive sales results while maximizing organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Influenced organization by providing useful feedback, observations, and guidance to elevate brand performance. Sourced, hired, coached, and mentored numerous multi-unit managers across organization.

Provided leadership in up to 28 stores from Pittsburgh PA to New England inclusive of a pilot of three Area Managers in the Boston Metro Market. Developed and led both Store Managers as well as Area Managers inclusive of sourcing and developing talent, ensuring implementation of brand standards, initiatives and strategies that resulted in achieving performance results across the markets. • Effectively piloted an Area Manager program with three Area Managers in the Boston market. • Led the onboarding and transition of a group of Sunglass Hut acquired stores in the Pittsburgh market. • Provided leadership to a group of 16 core Sunglass Hut stores from Western PA thru the New England market.