Vando I.

About Vando I.

I’m an operations and business leader with more than 20 years of experience nationally and Internationally, managing large-scale teams and multimillion dollar operations. For the past 13 years, I’ve been a Store Manager at Apple, where I’ve been responsible for a million+ business and a team of more than 200 employees in the United States and Mexico. In that role, I act as manager of a high-volume operation: overseeing P&L, workforce strategy, inventory and logistics, and day-to-day execution. My proudest achievements include developing dozens of leaders who grew into management roles, improving productivity through process redesign, and consistently delivering results that exceeded company goals. Before Apple, I managed high-performing teams at Express and T-Mobile, and I also worked as a freelance talent coordinator for nationally televised award shows. Across every role, I’ve built my career on three strengths: leading people, streamlining operations, and aligning strategy to execution. I’m now exploring new opportunities where I can bring this experience into a corporate environment outside of the storefront. My goal is to continue doing what I do best. Building strong teams, improving systems, and delivering results while contributing to a company that values innovation, growth, and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Store Operations, People & Business Manager

   Apple

   Mar 2012 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Manage one of Apple’s highest-volume retail locations, driving in annual revenue and leading a team of 200+ employees. Nationally and 2 years Internationally, Oversaw all aspects of operations including P&L ownership, workforce management, supply chain/inventory, compliance, and customer experience strategy.Directed operational strategy resulting in consistent revenue growth year-over-year.Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, forecasting, and expense controls to optimize profitability.Built and scaled leadership pipelines; promoted and developed 30+ employees into management roles.Improved workforce productivity by 18% through scheduling optimization and process redesign.Partnered with corporate teams to pilot and implement new retail and operational initiatives.