Julie Severson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
People focused leader with expertise in driving sales revenue, profitability, team leadership, project management, and client relationships. I have a passion for team growth and development as evidenced by career promotions of others while driving top tier results for the organization.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner - Franchise
Nekter Juice Bar / Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop
Peoria, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Co-Owner of 2 Nekter Juice Bars and 1 Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop location.
- Manage daily operations for profitability, growth in sales revenue and building teams to provide market leading Customer Experiences.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and sales.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational best practices, leadership competencies and fostered an environment for internal promotions.
HR / Legal Affairs Consultant
Target
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Pioneered a new role within Target's HR / Legal Affairs team, supporting the development of a program that focused on the improvement of financial and cultural results for underperforming stores and distribution centers around the country.
- Traveled nationwide to stores and distribution centers, consulting with leadership teams, developing action plans to enhance areas of profitability and culture.
- Collaborated with cross functional partners such as HR Directors, HR Business partners, Regional Directors, District Directors, Store Directors and Executive Team Leaders to create action plans based on individual needs of each location.
- Partnered with store leadership teams through onsite visits and virtual meetings, monitoring results from action plans, and reporting progress to executive leadership on a weekly/monthly basis.
Executive Team Leader, Human Resources
Target
Phoenix, AZ
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Business partner to 12 HR Executives within the district
- Strategic business partner responsible for $75M in revenue, partnering with 26 Team Leaders and 200+ Team members
- Responsible for planning and hiring all Team Members through recruiting, interviewing and talent selection
- Lead new employee orientations focused on culture along with understanding support towards organizational objectives
- Responsible for creating an environment among the team that upholds all policies & procedures, job duties and safe working conditions
- Monitor and maintain wages within payroll budget
- Identify opportunities for employee training and development, including promotions
- Administer and maintain health benefits along with Employee assistance programs for the team
- Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, time and attendance
Store Manager
Victoria's Secret
Phoenix, AZ
2002 - 2019
- Responsible for $17M in revenue, 11 Team Leaders and over 100+ Team members
- District Trainer responsible for onboarding all new Management Team Members for 11 stores within the District
- Analyze sales performance , establish business goals and strategies needed to drive sales
- Coordinate the recruiting, hiring, and training for all Team members
- Monitor employee performance along with providing consistent coaching to foster employee growth and development
- Ensure execution of all marketing promotions, store merchandising and customer experience
- Fostered a positive work environment by mentoring employees and promoting teamwork.
Skills
- Team leadership & development
- Client relationships
- Project leadership
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Best practices implementation
- Performance tracking
- Performance assessments
Timeline
Business Owner - Franchise
Nekter Juice Bar / Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop
10.2024 - Current
HR / Legal Affairs Consultant
Target
09.2023 - 10.2024
Executive Team Leader, Human Resources
Target
04.2019 - 09.2023
Store Manager
Victoria's Secret
2002 - 2019