Gerald Declouette

About Gerald Declouette

Experienced Retail professional with Store, District and Corporate background. Excellent Leadership skills with a focus on Team Member Development, Engagement, Customer Service and Merchandising. Effective both strategically and tactically within complex organizational environments. Experienced in all aspects of retail operations including leading a multi-state district, managing multiple multi-million dollar retailing sites, new store opening and store closing, analyzing financial results, merchandise presentation, hiring, training and developing staff, succession planning, and developing regional diversity policies. Effective collaborator and communicator at all organizational levels and credible liaison to multiple, diverse teams. Recent experience includes leading multiple stores throughout Oklahoma. Responsibilities expanded in February 2012, to include 21 stores in Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.

Experience

1. District Manager

   JCPenney

   Jul 2008 — Present

   Evaluates the competitive landscape and provides analysis and recommendations to store teams, regional and corporate entities to ensure sales and profit objectives are obtained. Develops and evaluates store leadership and its impact on sales, profits, and the customer experience. Sets clear expectations and drives accountability by taking immediate action on performance issues. Proactively identifies and grows talent across the district and succession plans for future vacancies. Instrumental in reshaping the store culture by modeling core values and leadership capabilities across store teams to ensure a positive impact on performance.

Education

• Amberton University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Multi-Unit
• Sales
• Merchandise Planning
• District Management
• Store Operations
• P&L
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Store Openings
• Cpfr
• Visual Merchandising
• Big Box
• Assortment
• New Store Development
• Merchandising
• Retail
• Time Management
• Succession Planning
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Multi-Channel Retail
• Store Management
• Planograms
• Associate Development
• Shrinkage
• Team Building
• Hiring
• Retail Sales
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Multi-Unit Management
• Customer Experience
• Driving Results