Andrew Lee

About Andrew Lee

Accomplished, adaptable, and influential multi‑unit business leader with 20+ years of success across Big Box Specialty Hardline Retail, Off‑Price Apparel/Home Retail, and Leadership Training. Wicklander‑Zulawski re‑certified and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, bringing a proven ability to elevate operational performance, strengthen customer experience, and build high‑performing teams across diverse, high‑volume environments throughout Southern California.Customer‑focused and process‑driven coach of leaders at all levels, known for developing cohesive, top‑tier teams and strategically aligning talent to deliver exceptional results. Extensive experience leading the processing, merchandising, presentation, and selling of both hardline and softline products in brick‑and‑mortar and online fulfillment settings. UCLA alumnus with a BA in Business Economics and a Specialization in Computing/Statistical Analysis.Skills and Abilities include: •Talent Enhancement and Internal Development •Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified •Operational Efficiency / Lean Process Improvement •Customer Service / Cultivating Community Connections via Social Media •Regional / District Trainer •Expense Control / P&L Management •Loss Prevention / Shrink & Inventory Control •Facilities Management Partnership •Effective Scheduling •Merchandise Presentation / Store Remodels •Omnichannel Operations •Situational Leadership II •Peer Partnership, Collaboration, and Mentorship

Experience

1. District Manager

   Burlington Stores, Inc.

   May 2022 — Present · South Inland Empire / Coachella Valley / North San Diego, CA, US

   Multi-Unit Field Leader responsible for supporting 11+ locations across the Riverside, San Bernardino, & San Diego region with varying complexities and sales volumes•Grand-opened 4 new 2.0 prototype locations during a 6-month market expansion•Regional Customer Experience Captain actively supporting 53 stores in the Region•Internally Promoted 4 Store Managers and 6 Assistant Managers•Top 3 lowest overall Shortage % in the Western Territory for 2022 & 2023 and #16 of 93 Districts in the organization.•Support the Regional training for new field leaders and the testing of new company initiatives

Education

• UC Irvine

  Economics | Business Law Undergraduate Courses

  1998 — 2000

• Capistrano Valley High School

  High School Diploma

  1994 — 1998

• UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

  Minor / Specialization in Computing, Computer Programming and Statistical Analysis

  2001 — 2002

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Economics

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Leadership
• P&L
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Inventory Management
• Seasonal Pop-Up Store Implementation
• Inventory Control
• Talent Enhancement
• Multi-Unit
• Product Knowledge
• Interviewing
• Business Economics
• Merchandising
• Social Media Marketing
• Time Management
• Communication
• Retail
• Apparel
• Profit
• Store Management
• Sales Management
• Merchandise Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Internal Development
• People Development
• Team Leadership
• Visual Merchandising
• Management Training
• Driving Results
• Big Box
• Staff Retention
• 4 Disciplines of Execution
• Store Operations
• Asset Protection
• Customer Service
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Store Openings