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Laura Nava

Leading retail growth through people first leadership, driving results, culture and operational excellence.
About

Retail leader with a people first mindset and a track record of developing engaged teams that deliver strong results. I believe that great teams start with strong culture, and I am energized by leading, coaching and growing others.

Previous Brands
Bloomingdale's
Links of London
Ambiance San Francisco
Victoria's Secret
Beaujon Paris
Work Experience
Business Manager
Nov ‘18 - Apr ‘25
Bloomingdale's

Responsible for daily sales and operations for the RTW/Fine Jewelry/Handbag/Seasonal Accessories/Luggage/ Home/Men’s departments. Developing a highly trained team of retail professionals for each department. Collaborate with GM and other department manager's to ensure total stores KPI's are achieved.

Store Manager
Nov ‘17 - Nov ‘18
Links of London

Responsible for generating sales and daily operations of the San Francisco location. Hire, develop and train sales staff. Custom creations with The Iconic Sweetie Bracelet.

District Sales Manager
Jan ‘06 - Jun ‘17
Ambiance San Francisco

Responsible for generating sales and for the daily operations of multiple store locations. Hire, develop, train, and retain all management and sales staff. Co–developed a store manager training manual and a three step training program for the sales position that are both still used today. Initiate and give selling presentations throughout the year. Mentor individuals from the position of salesperson to store manager. Determine staff promotions demotions and terminations. Ensure that all locations maintain company cleanliness and visual standards. Oversee payroll, scheduling and loss prevention.

Retail Store Manager
Oct ‘99 - Jan ‘06
Ambiance San Francisco

Responsible for Generating sales and for the daily operations of the Haight Street location of Ambiance. Demonstrate the skills necessary for promotion to District Sales Manager.

Retail Store Manager
Sep ‘96 - Oct ‘99
Victoria's Secret

Responsible for Generating sales and for the daily operations of the Serramonte location.

Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
FIDM
‘87 - ‘89
Associate's degree
Dana Hills High School
‘84 - ‘87
diploma
San Francisco, CA, USA