Experience

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  Bed bath & beyond

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2016

  In this role, I was the all-rounder in store operations. From teamsupervision to merchandising strategies, I was involved in every aspect ofrunning a successful store.Key achievements:- Developed training programs that consistently scored high in mysteryshops- Managed both hard- and soft-line merchandise areas - versatility was mymiddle name.- Transitioned into operations management, where I focused on optimizingstore functionality and boosting team performance. Show less

  • Assistant Store Manager

    May 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Customer Service Trainer

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Shift Lead/Fine China Lead

    Mar 2009 - May 2012

  • Sales Associate

    Mar 2006 - Mar 2009
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  Lidl us

  May 2016 - now

  I'm leading the charge in talent management at Lidl US, where I wear many hats - from overseeing employee performance reviews to designing companywide training programs. It's exciting to work closely with our senior leadership, aligning our talent strategies with our ambitious business goals.Key accomplishments: - Spearheaded award-winning leadership development programs, earning two Brandon Hall Gold Awards.- Launched the Store Manager Development Initiative, boosting sales and reducing turnover.- Initiated Global Leadership Exchange program, integrating 150+ international employees into US operations.- Collaborate with International HQ and teams across 32 countries, fostering cross-cultural partnerships.- Recognized as a Top Woman in Grocery by Progressive Grocer in 2024. Show less In this role, I was optimizing our talent management processes. From crafting competency frameworks to conducting talent review sessions, I was involved in every aspect of employee training and development.Some of my proudest achievements:- Achieved 100% completion rate in employee performance evaluations.- Implemented a training reporting platform, reaching 95% compliance in the first year.- Launched and integrated SuccessFactors Learning as the new LMS to provide consistent training opportunities companywide.- Established training academies supporting 20+ new store openings in 24 months.- Introduced tailored leadership development programs for HQ and regional teams. Show less This role was all about creating and delivering top-notch training programs for our regional staff. I developed our regional trainer concept and was heavily involved in supporting career development initiatives.Key accomplishments:- Designed operational training processes for our initial stores and second Regional Distribution Center.- Earned my Insights Accreditation and trained 200 employees across varying departments.- Created a supervisor development program that created a talent pipeline for store management roles.- Achieved a 95% training compliance rate - a first for our region.- Introduced training quality audits to ensure we were consistently delivering high-quality education. Show less This role was a fantastic blend of international experience. I managed a district in Charleville, Ireland and then moved to the US to lead the Charlotte Training Academy. It was an exciting time of growth and new store openings.Highlights include:- Successfully running the Charlotte Training Academy, preparing staff for our market grand openings.- Serving as a District Manager in both Ireland and the US - talk about a global perspective.- Leading talent acquisition and training initiatives for new store locations.- Collaborating with diverse teams to hit our key business targets.- Playing a crucial role in major grand openings on both sides of the Atlantic. Show less

  • Human Resources Director - Talent Management

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Senior Manager of Talent Management

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Regional Training and Development Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jan 2020

  • District Manager

    May 2016 - Oct 2017