Michelle Middleton

Experienced retail manager and education leader with over a decade of progressive leadership in K-12 education, youth development, and retail operations management. Proven track record in academic administration, program development, literacy advancement, and team leadership. Skilled at bridging strategic planning with day-to-day execution to drive student achievement, organizational growth, and operational efficiency.

Adept at fostering inclusive, high-performing environments that support both staff and student success.

Professional Experience

Assistant Principal

Chesterbrook Academy, Port St. Lucie, FL

July 2023 – Present

Sales Lead

Famous Footwear, Port St. Lucie, FL

June 2024 – present

Office Administrator

Chesterbrook Academy, Port St. Lucie, FL

June 2022 – July 2023

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

October 2019 – June 2022

Literacy Supervisor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

May 2018 – July 2019

Assistant Store Manager

Big Lots, Anaheim Hills, CA

June 2015 – May 2018

Assistant Merchandising Manager

Big Lots, Mobile, AL

June 2013 – June 2015

I have an AA Degree in Education which helps me with the business and staff training aspect of the retail world. I am currently a Sales Lead at a shoe store and have had previous experience with hardlines and softlines in the past.

Assistant Store Manager

Big Lots, Anaheim Hills, CA

June 2015 – May 2018

Assistant Merchandising Manager

Big Lots, Mobile, AL

June 2013 – June 2015