Nicole Clouse is an experienced retail professional with a robust background in store management, currently serving as Associate Store Manager at L.L.Bean since November 2022. Prior to this role, Nicole held leadership positions at Eddie Bauer and adidas, where responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising teams, as well as managing P&L, operations, and loss prevention. Noteworthy achievements include increasing sales and conversion rates while supporting new store openings and training initiatives across multiple locations. Nicole's educational background includes attendance at Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University, focusing on retail management and team development.