Elannah Smith

CEO

San Jose, California, United States25 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Achieved 110% revenue increase in one year.
  • Hired hundreds of associates for multiple locations.
  • Ranked 52 out of 1300 stores based on sales.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail Management and Talent Acquisition expert with a focus on operational excellence.

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Skills

Other Skills

SalesMulti-channel RetailLoss PreventionCashieringStore ManagementVisual MerchandisingCash RegisterMerchandisingInventory ManagementInventory ControlRetailCustomer ServicePlanogramsCash Handling ExperienceData Entry

About

I am an organized and results-oriented management professional with experience developing and executing recruiting plan. Unique blend of strong recruitment experience with a background in retail and business management. Adept at implementing recruitment campaigns, identifying talent, hiring new employees, screening job applications, and operating internal recruitment processes. I possess exceptional ability to understand business needs and build rapport with hiring managers. I am recognized as a dedicated, hard-working and reliable professional who maintains a focus on accuracy and delivers courteous service at all times. Proven ability to source, select and secure top-notch candidates for multiple concurrent positions. I possess strong leadership skills to effectively resolve problems and provide superior customer service. I consistently achieve top ranked performance in every position by bringing revenues and profits to new heights. My goal-oriented approach has resulted in revenue increases of up 110% in 1 year. I am recognized as a strong researcher, communicator and multi-tasker that gets results and improve the business bottom line by maximizing client satisfaction. I establish solid and trusting partnerships through exceptional relationship-building skills; utilizing solid communication and interpersonal abilities to secure employee, client, and management trust. I also demonstrate proficiency in a variety of additional HR-related tasks, including new-hire orientations, benefits training, and performance appraisals. Specialties: Administration, Employee Communications, Team Building & Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Vendor Relationships, Employee Retention, Negotiation, Judgment and decision-making, Financial Analysis, Employee Engagement, Policies and Procedure Design, Networking, Time Management, Telephone etiquette, Employee Training & Development, Business Process Improvement, Workforce Management, Organization Development.

Experience

25 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

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Pandora

Store Manager

Oct 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bay Area · On-site

  • Meet and exceed all sales goals and expectations. Strong business acumen and understanding of KPI's to strategically coach to behaviors that will impact business. Passion for building high performing teams with a talent focused mindset and a passion for recruitment, retention, training and development of individuals.

Ulta beauty

General Manager

Nov 2015Dec 2025 · 10 yrs 1 mo · San Jose

  • Direct all aspects of operations, including human resources, budgeting, utilization review, cost control, continuous quality improvement
  • ▪ Oversee all aspects of store operations with an emphasis on meeting/exceeding budgeted sales, expenses and profit goals
  • ▪ Enhance operational success through effective staffing, training, and ensuring well-timed customer service
  • ▪ Directly manage, train and ensure professional development of 30+ employees
  • ▪ Act as the recruiter for the district and have hired hundreds of people for the San Jose market
  • ▪ Educate and motivate staff to ensure consistent vision and optimal performance across the board
  • ▪ Currently ranked 52 out of 1300 stores based on sales and shrink
  • ▪ Committed to staffing and development and work as the region staffing champion, setting up job fairs in
  • the Bay Area and responsible for hiring hundreds of associates for the Bay Area stores
  • ▪ Developed and promoted 3 AM’s to General Manager

Staples

General Manager

Jul 2014Nov 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Establish and maintain an environment to support and strengthen our Staples brand. The store leader is responsible for creating a culture focused on the differentiated customer experience through building a best in class team and delivering profitable sales and margin. Leadership, People Development, Customer Service, Operations, Results, Sales Management.

David's bridal

Store Manager

Feb 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Milpitas

Ross stores

Store Manager

Nov 2009Nov 2012 · 3 yrs

Barnes & noble

Assistant Manager

Oct 2003Jan 2009 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Starbucks

Shift Supervisor

Jan 2000Mar 2004 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Education

San José State University

Bachelor of Science (BS) — Child Development

Jan 2003Jan 2006

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