Vedilia Guardado
About Vedilia Guardado
Vedilia Guardado is the Executive Assistant Store Manager at Kohl's in Los Angeles County, California, with a background in Human Resources Management and extensive experience in retail management.
Company
Vedilia Guardado is currently employed at Kohl's, where she holds the position of Executive Assistant Store Manager. Her tenure at Kohl's began in 2015 and she operates in Los Angeles County, California, United States. In her role at Kohl's, she has played a key part in facilitating efficient store operations to meet customer online orders, ranking number one in e-commerce store metrics among fifteen departmental stores.
Previous Employment
Before her current role, Vedilia Guardado worked at Chipotle Mexican Grill as a General Manager. She held this position from 2005 to 2012, giving her substantial experience in managing restaurant operations over a period of seven years. During her time at Chipotle, she oversaw various aspects of the business, contributing to its smooth operation and success.
Education and Expertise
Vedilia Guardado pursued her academic studies at California State University-Fullerton, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management. Her educational journey at the university spanned from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, she studied at Riverside City College, where she obtained an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in human resources and liberal studies.
Leadership and Recruitment
In her current role at Kohl's, Vedilia Guardado is actively involved in the recruitment process. She was selected by the District Manager to travel twice a year to the University of California, Riverside to recruit talented individuals for future leadership roles. This initiative underscores her expertise in identifying and attracting potential leaders.
Team Management and Strategy
Vedilia Guardado leads a team at Kohl's that includes 1 Area Supervisor, 4 Departmental Supervisors, and 10 Associates. Together, they work to achieve daily sales, service, and loyalty goals. Furthermore, she counsels employees and the leadership team using the 30/60/90 Assessment Evaluation Performance Model to identify training opportunities and career growth. Her role also involves collaborating with store executives to prepare financial reports and charts, which are used for business recommendations at various managerial levels.