Beth Kaplan

Solution Oriented, Customer Centric Professional with demonstrated expertise in diverse range of Retail Store Operations, Process Development, Real Estate and Store Development, Corporate Office Management and Strategic Management roles. Successful track record in managing Specialty Retail businesses and Corporate Office environments. Innovative problem solver with a unique blend of experience in Retail and Wholesale Fashion and Consumer Products Industries and Corporate Office Environment.

Diverse background including project management, new business development, corporate office management, technology implementation, financial and operational analysis, process development, and retail store expansion. Well-developed organizational, Read more

Solution Oriented, Customer Centric Professional with demonstrated expertise in diverse range of Retail Store Operations, Process Development, Real Estate and Store Development, Corporate Office Management and Strategic Management roles. Successful track record in managing Specialty Retail businesses and Corporate Office environments. Innovative problem solver with a unique blend of experience in Retail and Wholesale Fashion and Consumer Products Industries and Corporate Office Environment.

Diverse background including project management, new business development, corporate office management, technology implementation, financial and operational analysis, process development, and retail store expansion. Well-developed organizational, managerial, analytical and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to create and initiate innovative programs.

Transitioned organizations to new methodologies through technical solutions to support strategic business objectives. Proven track record of maximizing resource efficiencies, streamlining process and expense while increasing sales to significantly improve a company’s performance and profitability.

I focus on operational excellence. I have worked for several well known national retailers with responsibility for business operations & communication, strategic business development, business analysis & expense control, customer service and client relations, new store development and corporate office headquarter operations.

Past engagement durations have ranged from 1 day to 3 1/2 years.
CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE:
(Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver)
• Retail Store Development Management
(lease negotiation, store layout, construction & operations project management)
• New Business Development & Strategic Planning
• Assist Wholesalers In Entering Retail Arena
• Retail Operations, Business Analysis, Development and Implementation of
Strategic Action Plans and Reporting Tools
• Development of Operational & Business Growth Initiatives to Drive Sales & Profit
• Development and Implementation of Business Metrics and Evaluation
Dashboards
• Development and implementation of CRM programs and reporting
• Technology Project Management and Development, Training and Implementation
• Process Evaluation, Improvement, Development & Implementation (Visio flow
charts and written documentation)
• Policy & Procedure and Best Practice Creation and Development

• Hudson’s Bay Company
• SKY IT Group
• Kid Brands, Inc.
• Warnaco
• LittleMissMatched
• Consultant for Tempur-Pedic, Deckers Outdoor, Alice & Olivia, Cole Haan, thru The Grayson Company
• United Retail Inc. dba Avenue
• Ann Taylor Inc.
• Lois Silverman, Inc.
• Lord & Taylor

• Hudson’s Bay Company
• SKY IT Group
• Kid Brands, Inc.
• Warnaco
• LittleMissMatched
• Consultant for Tempur-Pedic, Deckers Outdoor, Alice & Olivia, Cole Haan, thru The Grayson Company
• United Retail Inc. dba Avenue
• Ann Taylor Inc.
• Lois Silverman, Inc.
• Lord & Taylor