Tia Suuronen-Goodwin

Experience

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  Banana Republic

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  General Manager

  Manage and schedule the first and only company Flagship location store staff of 60 employees within district payroll guidelines. Maintain customer service and business generation by overseeing daily sales goals and projections thru proper merchandise assortment, pricing and visuals. Perform and plan daily shipping and receiving procedures for maximum sales generation and effectiveness. Actively recruit new team members. Manage yearly inventory strategies. Maximize sales goals through staff training and product knowledge at all levels. Train, mentor and develop new associates and managers for each store in districtStrategy for sales, promos and merchandise selection for each department.Ongoing merchandising to assure product sell-thru within all departments Show less

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  Ralph Lauren

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  District Manager

  Recruit, hire and train new managers in their direct areaOffer consultation and recommendations to store managers on overcoming operations challengesMonitor sales and work toward meeting quarterly objectivesMinimize cost and labor by reviewing schedules and inventory useVisit stores to evaluate operations, cleanliness and efficiency of each areaDevelop directives for market management team to facilitate the roll-out of new merchandise, the implementation of weekly updates for window and in-store displays, and the execution of markdowns to expedite merchandise flow. Develop sourcing/allocation strategies and key product replenishment programs for the district. Set individual/team monthly sales goals and monitor daily progress toward achieving annual budgeted sales . Conduct weekly walk-thru of all store to maintain merchandising standards and identify opportunities for strategic marketing and product flow to maximize sales generation. Provide new-hire and ongoing training to management staff and department managers. Actively recruit new team members for the district Show less

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  United Colors of Benetton

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2008

  District Manager/District Buyer

  Plan and buy all seasonal collections to suit different market and demographic needs based on location, sales history and trends . execute merchandising and visual standards based on customer base and location . Strategize for future promotions, markdowns and specials . Study all stores to determine proper mix of sizes, colors and department allocations. Work with the corporate team to adjust stock levels, transfers and replenishment based on sell thru . Create weekly, monthly and yearly reports for stores . Recruit, hire and develop staff on selling the current collection by teaching effective selling and people skills along with product knowledge to promote sales awareness and build productivity. Implement customer capture in stores to maximize customer base and direct marketing opportunities via all means of contact for future events in the store Show less

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  Pottery Barn

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

  Analyst

  Managing the top volume in the company with consistent improvements two years in a row. Managing district strategies for Pottery Barns newest emerging brand with specific market plans and campaigns for the local markets. Working with the allocation team to assure proper inventory levels for the local market. Analyze and implement merchandising strategies with out of the box thinking and making adjustments depending on stock levels. Managing the international shipping and sales strategies for Mexican and Middle Eastern customers. Implementing a design and client program for the brand with above expectations results. Achieving yearly sales, payroll and shrink budget. Actively recruiting and hiring for future bench strength. Leader in e-mail capture program for the brand Show less

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  Lucky Brand

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2021

  People Operations Manager
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  Yin On The Run

  Sept 2018 - now

  Meditation & Wellness

  Yin Yoga Classes, Moon Events and Meditation

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  L’OCCITANE Group

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  Change Cultivator
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  Dalrada Career Institute

  Jun 2022 - now

  Managing Director
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  Bayshire Senior Communities

  Mar 2024 - now

  Executive Director