Robyn Penner

Experience

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  Sunlife Financial

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2012

  Licensed Administrative Assistant
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  Lululemon athletica

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  Assistant Store Manager

  •lead the store successfully for 4 weeks total while the SM was absent (presented 2 QBRs during these periods)•developed and trained keyleaders to lead the floor and empower educators.•oversee and delegated areas of the product, people, community and operations 80.20•created 2 legacy community events in victoria: sweatfest & the yoga assembly•responsible for time & attendance as well as compiling the business summary each week.•committed to the real conversation, feedback and straight talk 100% of the time•enrolled my team to write powerful vision and goals through the practice of leadership Show less

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  Lululemon

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Edmonton Warehouse sale - Product Manager (pop up Warehouse)

  • Recruited, hired and trained back of house and floor managers on how to create and implement floor plans, sell-through strategy and product flow.• Worked remotely to collaborate with my peers on floor planning, product allocations, product flow, and training.• Designed a communication strategy leading up to the sale to ensure original and contingency plans were set in place for efficient execution.

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  Lululemon athletica

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  SeaWheeze Store Manager

  • Responsible for the successful execution of sales, needs assessment, and the creation of an efficient production schedule.• Prioritized getting into relation with internal and external cross-functional partners for optimal execution.• Managed and developed top talent through various roles and responsibilities of the event.• Created and implemented a clear people flow plan to ensure the safety of our guests.• Developed an efficient back of house strategy and streamlined product processing excellence.• Championed the most successful financial growth for a Seawheeze event over the previous five year period. Show less

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  Lululemon

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Regional Manager (transition support)

  •Led, developed and managed a team of 8 store managers directly reporting from different business' and volumes (ex. ivivva, hybrid and outlet stores).• Supported the optimization of two businesses, high volume and hybrid, during this time, including labour planning and financial forecasting.• Inspired my team to lead through strategy, possibility, and guest experience, which positively impacted people experience and financial results.• Supported the evolution of our Omni channels.• Prioritized efficiently getting into relation using strategic communication alliance with store managers. Show less

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  Lululemon athletica

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Designing and executing annual and quarterly strategies while being responsible for leading and driving business results.• Passionately leads and educates on the retail floor, setting the standard for success around product education, guest experience and sell-through.• Achieve all key performance indicators through coaching and developing top talent in store, ensuring the consistent execution of excellent guest experience.• Support company initiatives through strong prioritization, high-level communication, and strong relationship.• Work in partnership to successfully organize and execute return to operations throughout various challenges (ex. optimizations, COVID).• Seeking out diverse talent throughout hiring processes using the lens of inclusion, remaining committed to strategizing a representative people portfolio. Involving perspectives from all roles within the store for optimal inclusivity.• Developing and coaching leaders within the business through strategy, operational excellence, and ensuring leaders are in the right places based on their strengths and passions.• Recognizing and proactively closing gaps within processes, including people experience, guest experience, and operational efficiency. Show less

  • Retail Store Manager

    May 2014 - now

  • GEC operations manager

    Jul 2021 - now