Monica Smith

About Monica Smith

Ive grown up in the restaurant industry and fell in love with the hustle and bustle of running high-volume operations that require working at a fast pace. The energy involved is electric and exciting.I quickly found my passion was centralized around all things People! I love to support recruiting, hiring, training, and retention strategies.I love to cheer people on and lead Dream Teams. Im your girl when it comes to creating a fun environment and culture of connection, trust, and loyalty.

Experience

1. Retail Store Manager

   lululemon

   Dec 2025 — Present · US

   In this role, I am returning to my home town roots with an opportunity to lead a high-performing team through a new store opening with a focus on driving exceptional guest experiences, cultivating a strong culture rooted in connection, accountability, and growth. I’m passionate about developing leaders, building inclusive environments, and translating strategy into results—while staying deeply connected to community and purpose.Grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with a brand that invests in people, performance, and possibility. Here’s to leading with intention and impact in a new industry for me with the same main focus - being a people company - who just happens to sell the best stretchy clothes ever!

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Restaurant Management
• Excel
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Training & Development
• Training
• Interviewing
• Onenote
• Public Speaking
• Employee Training
• Organizing