1. Nina Stojdl
1007- 665 Windemere Rd.
London, ON
N5X 2Y6
519-318-5270 (cellular) 519-204-8777 home
nstojdl@gmail.com
Profile
Experienced in retail management for over 15 years including 6 years as a district sales manager.
I have a proven track record of motivating, coaching and developing teams to reach their fullest
potentials. Provided honest feedback to those who had opportunities to meet financial and
personal
objectives. Talent for identifying and recruiting high calibre individuals who met the
organizations
profile, resulting in reduced turnover and minimizing training costs. My passion is in retail,
customer service and team development. It’s most rewarding to support the needs of a
team, live the brand and provide the upmost in customer service.
Professional Experience
Store Leader - Apple Canada Sept 2012-July 2013
* Assisted store management team in creating goals and strategies in order to meet financial and
non financial objectives i.e customer feedback
*My area of responsibility was the front zone where the customer interactions and transactions
took place. I coached,trained and provided feedback to individuals on their overall performance.
* Team I managed was 60+ in a store with 80+ total staff.
* I was visual presentation lead, I was responsible for visual overnight set ups. reviewing sales
figures by commodity and strategizing to increase particular items.
* Proactively made changes to accessory walls based on slow and rapid turns of particular items
* Ensured that product was displayed with attention to detail, every team member was shown
standards and coached on opportunities.
* Provided consistent feedback to the team in regards to thier customer interactions in comparison
to Apple standards.
* ongoing motivation, inspiration and recognition to the team and individuals for thier
contirbutions to store goals
District Sales Manager - Reitman's Canada Ltd 2005-2012
• Strategic leader with a successfulbackground building and leading top teams focused on sales
objectives, in store initiatives and personal growth to remain innovative.
• Directed operations of 14 store from Woodstock to Windsor with an average sales volume of
$15 million.
• Advanced communicator and cultivator of key relationships with managers in order to leverage
their key skills and strengths.
2. • Empowered managers to make their own decisions to drive their businesses and motivate
their people.
Field Manager Reitman's 2002-2005
• oversaw six stores in the downtown core to Toronto
• Created business plans for managers to implement as the teams were brand new.
• Early 2005 Promoted to District Sales Manager based out of London, Ontario.
Store Manager Reitman's 2000-2002
Hired retail minded associates who were driven and passionate about customer service
• Became number one store in district for highest sales over target.
• Quickly promoted to higher volume store in downtown Toronto
• Became visual and manger trainers
• Early 2003 became Field Manager
Core Competencies
• Operational Excellence Team Collaboration Business Analysis
• Sales and goal oriented Excellent Communication skills HR Disciplines
• Strategic Planning Training and Development Leadership
Achievements
Visual Presentation Award 2 consecutive years (2005-2006)
Best sales statistics in the district (2007)
Training and Development award (2006)
Assisted in the creation of the GO Forward Program (2009)
PersonalInterests
Volunteered with Covenant House in Toronto for homeless youth.
Volunteered with the London Public Library, conversational English for professionals who were
relatively new to Canada or those looking to improve their conversational skills.
Avid yoga enthusiast with over 10 years of practice.
Education
1989 Graduated from Thornlea Secondary School - Thornhill Ontario
2002-2005 Attended The University of Toronto for select business courses,partial degree.
References upon request.