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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Core Competencies
Certification
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Thomas Halloran

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Strategic Project and Client Success Manager with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across workforce solutions, multi-site operations, and luxury retail management. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, strategic partnership, leading high-profile implementations, and building high-performing teams. Expert in client relationship management, process optimization, workforce planning, and cross-functional leadership within remote and on-site environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Success Manager - East Coast Operations

EmployBridge
09.2023 - 09.2025

Project Success Partner - Implementation | September 2023 – July 2024, Remote

  • Serve as primary strategic advisor for enterprise and multi-site clients across East Coast workforce programs
  • Lead cross-functional teams across recruiting, onboarding, implementation, and operations to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery
  • Conduct executive level business reviews, providing performance insights, labor trend analysis, and strategic recommendations
  • Proactively mitigate labor shortages, attrition risks, and operational bottlenecks through workforce recommendations
  • Drive continuous process improvements by translating client feedback to establish operational enhancements
  • Lead project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and performance presentations
  • Manage client escalations and risk mitigation strategies to protect revenue and long-term partnerships
  • Deliver regular performance reporting, forecasting, and growth opportunity analysis
  • Identify expansion and enhancement opportunities across active client portfolios through strong client relationships

Assistant Boutique Director/Visual Merchandising Manager

David Yurman
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Lead, coached, and developed high-performing retail team of up to 20 associates across peak and non-peak seasons
  • Developed and mentored Brand Ambassadors generating $2M-$4M+ in individual sales volume by cultivating books of business
  • Oversaw full operational performance including forecasting, reporting, inventory management, and loss prevention
  • Led onboarding, training, and leadership development for new associates and managers across the DC Metro area
  • Served as Visual Merchandising Manager for flagship Tyson's Galleria location, designing store layout, window displays, and in-case specialties
  • Partnered with corporate merchandising leadership to optimize product flow based on consumer buying trends
  • Traveled Mid-Atlantic/South East region supporting visual merchandising, store flow optimization, and operational excellence including new store openings
  • Planned and executed high-impact client events, including innovative engagement strategies to increase stores overall KPI metrics and client retention
  • Drove revenue growth through strategic merchandising, visual execution, and client engagement

Associate Manager/Visual Merchandiser

Coach - Tapestry Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2020
  • Managed daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, team scheduling, and sales reporting
  • Led sales floor execution, customer engagement strategy, and team performance coaching
  • Developed internal leadership pipeline and suggested promotion readiness across multiple team members
  • Maintained operational excellence through inventory oversight, goal tracking, and customer experience management
  • Directed performance ande development for 40+ associates, improving productivity and service outcomes in a high-volume, high-visibility location
  • Strengthen merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and increase KPI metrics
  • Traveled to various locations throughout the East Coast to assist in visual merchandising and store flow, assisted with the new Manhattan flagship store, both operationally and visually
  • Served as interim Store Manager for six months during leadership transition at alternate location

Store Director

Solstice Sunglass Boutique
09.2007 - 03.2011
  • Led store operations to achieve sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction. Increased locations overall volume from previous year by 40%
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing shrinkage
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a high-performance team culture focused on service excellence
  • Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to optimize product placement and visibility

Education

Associate of Science - Sociology

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Google G-Suite, Looker Studio, Salesforce, Tableau
  • Vendor Management Systems (VMS)
  • Timekeeping & Workforce Management Platforms
  • Reporting and Business Analysis Tools
  • Staff Management, Retention, and Recruitment
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Learning and Development
  • Customer Success Management and Client Relationship Development
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Revenue Analysis and Growth

Accomplishments

  • Reduced individual clients direct cost by $1.8M through implementing and optimizing EmployGig's staffing program
  • Promoted to manager within 9 months due to high performance
  • Win as One Recognition - given for being an example of what collaboration and teamwork should be modeled after
  • Recognized by leadership for consistently delivering high profile projects with exceptional attention to detail and client satisfaction
  • Leveraged skills for the opening multiple flagship/high-profile stores, ensuring seamless execution, cross-department collaboration, and adherence to brand and operational standards

Core Competencies

• Client Success & Account Management • Project & Program Management • Workforce Strategy & Labor Optimization • Revenue Growth & Cost Reduction • Cross-Functional Leadership • Performance Metrics & Business Reviews • Strategic Planning & Process Improvement • Recruitment, Training & Retention • Stakeholder Engagement & Escalation Management • Remote Team Leadership

Certification

  • Social Recruiting for Recruiters - LinkedIn Learning
  • Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations - LinkedIn Learning
  • CliftonStrengths Assessment - Gallup
  • GIA Graduate - Diamond Essentials - May 2021

Timeline

Project Success Manager - East Coast Operations

EmployBridge
09.2023 - 09.2025

Assistant Boutique Director/Visual Merchandising Manager

David Yurman
07.2020 - 08.2023

Associate Manager/Visual Merchandiser

Coach - Tapestry Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2020

Store Director

Solstice Sunglass Boutique
09.2007 - 03.2011

Associate of Science - Sociology

Southern Connecticut State University
Thomas Halloran