Mary Bober

Experience

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  Stride Rite

  Jun 2002 - Jun 2009

  Store Manager

  • Increased store volume by 20% over fiscal plan for years 2004, 2005, 2006• Responsible for hiring and training staff according to company guidelines, inventory control, adhering to payroll budgets and all daily operational aspects of store• Motivate sales team in order to meet sales plan as well as to maximize sales potential, average dollars and units per transaction • Commitment to superior customer service, ongoing customer service training with staff members, and customer retention Show less

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  Buybuy BABY

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2023

  • Corporate field operations, managed store operations for 32-50 stores and 2-3 districts, ensuring consistency and compliance with corporate policies and standards• Work directly with store teams and district managers to train process and communicate tools/techniques to build continuous improvement culture, including lean methodology• Partner with corporate departments to resolve roadblocks to store performance, resolve freight issues and optimize freight schedules• Successfully managed new store openings, closures and remodels to budget and schedule• Review KPIs and current store processes to identify root causes and develop strategic initiatives to improve efficiencies in store and drive improvements to customer experience• Developed SOPs to improve store standards and drive cost reduction • Implemented projects improving store operations with payroll savings of more than $5 million Show less

  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    May 2017 - Apr 2023

  • Retail Store Management

    Jun 2009 - May 2017
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  Follett Higher Education

  Jul 2023 - now

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