Justine Bonalewicz

About Justine Bonalewicz

Drawing on over 20 years of retail leadership, including high volume store management at Bath & Body Works, district level oversight at Spirit Halloween, and focus store leadership at Crocs, I bring a breadth of experience in driving operational excellence and delivering results in fast paced environments. I thrive in roles that challenge me to balance strategy with execution, from piloting new product initiatives to opening new locations and developing high performing teams. Above all, I am passionate about building inclusive, customer centric cultures where teams are inspired to exceed goals.As General Manager of a high volume focus store at Crocs, I lead a top performing team recognized as the benchmark location for our area. I collaborated with the allocations team to pilot and refine new products and designs, providing valuable insights that shape consumer offerings. I maintained strong partnerships with area, district, and regional managers, as well as home office leaders, to ensure our store consistently delivers an elevated customer experience.As District Sales Manager at Spirit Halloween, I oversaw three high-volume locations within a fast paced, seasonal retail environment. Operating within a condensed timeframe required agility and decisive leadership to deliver successful store openings and sustained performance. I managed end to end execution, including securing permits across multiple states, recruiting and hiring top talent, and building strong partnerships with local fire safety departments, town officials, and vendors. By ensuring seamless coordination with delivery companies, I consistently met deadlines, optimized operations, and set each location up for a successful season.As Store Manager at Bath & Body Works, I led a high volume location, driving sales performance while fostering an inclusive, customer focused culture. I developed and coached a team of passionate associates, ensuring exceptional service and memorable in store experiences. In addition to overseeing daily operations, I contributed to district level leadership by leading weekly conference calls and creating agendas to streamline communication and accountability

Experience

1. Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales

   Target

   Dec 2025 — Present · Seekonk, MA, US

   In my role as Executive Team Leader–Specialty Sales, I lead the Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, Home, and Seasonal businesses, driving both sales growth and an elevated guest experience. I coach and develop a large team of leaders and team members, ensuring strong talent pipelines, high performance, and a culture of accountability.I’m responsible for executing merchandising and visual strategies, optimizing in-stocks, and analyzing business trends to identify opportunities that improve conversion, UPT, and overall profitability. I partner across the store’s leadership team to set priorities, plan workload, and ensure flawless execution on major transitions, brand moments, and promotional events.My focus is on operational excellence, team empowerment, and creating a joyful, welcoming shopping experience that reflects Target’s brand while delivering results that exceed expectations.

Skills

• Merchandise Planning
• Event Management
• Community Development
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Program Development
• Management
• Marketing Communications
• Driving Results
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• New Store Openings
• Retail
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Fundraising
• Hiring
• Retail Sales
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Styling
• Event Planning
• Social Services
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention
• Profit
• Crisis Intervention
• Public Speaking
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Visual Merchandising
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office