Molly Adamo

Retail leader with over 13 years in visual merchandising, team development, and operational excellence—now ready to bring that frontline insight into a corporate role. Known for driving results, implementing visual strategies, and collaborating directly with HQ teams to elevate brand experience. Passionate about bridging the gap between stores and strategy.

Athleta                                                      August 2019- Present
Assistant General Manager              Woodcliff Lake, NJ
▪ Accountable for driving sales results and increasing key performance indicators through sales floor leadership and visual merchandising in a $3MM store comprising of 30+ employees
▪ Appointed Back-of-House team captain in 6 store openings throughout the Northeast region, including a flagship store in Toronto, Canada
▪ Work jointly with HQ visual, real estate planning, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure all back of house functions are set to standard operating procedures within a compressed deadline
▪ Partners with General Manager in all business and financial planning, including payroll, budgeting, and corporate store events
▪ Collaborate closely with the Field Visual Director to execute floor sets, prepare visits for Board of Directors, and help implement visual tests before they are rolled out to the fleet
▪ Support monthly safety and compliance audits to uphold all company and NJ state regulations

Assistant Manager                                            October 2018-August 2019
▪ Facilitated all hiring, on-boarding, scheduling, and talent development of both new hires and tenured associates
▪ Trained all associates on standard operating procedures for both front and back of house
▪ Forecasted sales numbers by using financial reporting and business acumen to predict current and future trends
▪ Oversaw day to day operations while maintaining a high level of attention to detail, trust, and integrity

Back of House Sales Lead                                                   October 2017-October 2018
▪ Ensured all merchandise, hardware, and supplies were appropriately cataloged and  organized in back of house
▪ Oversaw brainstorming, execution and upkeep of all operational projects, such as inventories, markdowns, transfers, and shipments
▪ Helped on sales floor during weekends and peak times to deliver sales results in a fast-paced retail environment

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Gap, Wayne, NJ — Sales Lead                                      December 2016-October 2017
Maximum Health & Wellness, Hoboken, NJ — Administrative Assistant                    December 2014-December 2016
Delias, Wayne, NJ — Assistant Manager                                                                 September 2014-December 2014     
New York & Company, Wayne, NJ — Sales Lead   October 2009 - September 2014

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ                     GPA: 3.67
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Studies                      May 2023
Minor in Fashion Merchandising                     May 2023

Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ                   
Associate in Science, Human Services                                      December 2019