About
I’m an experienced, achievement-oriented leader with proven retail industry success in single and multi-unit. I’ve specialized in enabling start-up and national retail organizations achieve objectives by implementing strategic initiatives, developing teams and leveraging talent to create solid succession plans. I believe that great people are our #1 asset and am passionate about growth for every member of my team. If you're interested in discussing career opportunities with SEPHORA, please reach out to me at Jami.Takehara@Sephora.com
Experience
Store Director I Sephoraprism Field Leader
SEPHORA · Portland, Oregon
Manages the client service, people development, merchandising, and operational functions of the store and ensures the adherence to the Sephora concepts and culture, ensuring maximum profitability and compliance with Sephora's objectives and policies. Store's Budget and Business Results Forecast sales and payroll with District Manager to drive store results. Maintain optimum store staffing levels to deliver an exceptional client experience while adhering to budgetary goals. Develop strategies to grow the business, leveraging client loyalty program, events, product knowledge and services.
General Manager
Gap Inc./Gap · Tigard, Oregon
Responsible for driving revenue, controlling costs, leading an empowered team, developing talent, creating an excellent customer store experience and delivering to all compliance requirements.
General Manager
Gymboree · Tigard, Oregon / San Jose, California
Manage sales, operations, asset protection, customer service standards and profitability goals Increased overall sales by 10% from the previous fiscal year Recruit, hire and develop store associates (directly supervise 20 sales associates) Manage one of the top volume Gymboree stores in the company with annual sales exceeding 2.2 million Maintain and execute corporate visual standards Member of National Gymboree Leadership Circle (only top 5% of managers nationally chosen)
Store Manager
Soma Intimates · Pleasanton, Ca
Recruit, hire and develop store associates by conducting performance appraisals and evaluating key performance indicator reports. Manage sales, operations, asset protection, customer service standards and profitability goals. Increased overall sales by 26% in 2011 Train new store managers and assist in facilitating new store openings Maintain and execute corporate visual merchandising standards. Established local retail partnerships and community outreach events to expand brand awareness.
Store Manager
Yowza Inc / LuLu Luxe · San Luis Obispo, CA
Store manager for one of the largest specialty boutiques in San Luis Obispo. Responsible for recruiting, hiring and developing sales associates. Developed company media and marketing plan including creating multiple store social media sites. Execute and maintain store visual merchandising standards. Involved in building out the store, selecting brand assortment at LA Fashion Week, designed all store marketing tools (ex: flyers, window banners, store logo and product hang tags)
Area Manager - Buyer
Uptown Jean Co · San Luis Obispo, CA
General Manager and Apparel Buyer for two separate contemporary boutiques. Developed new business initiatives by launching a variety of promotional campaigns. Analyzed key sales reports while identifying opportunities to increase profitability. Responsible for developing and implementing visual merchandising and operational standards. Hired and trained Store Leadership Teams.
Education
Portland State University
Human Resources
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