Experience

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  Variety Wholesalers, Inc

  • United States

  • District Manager

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • United States

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  Stage Stores Inc

  • Vice President - District Manager

    • 2008 - 2020

    As V.P. -District Manager at Stage Stores, I successfully directed teams of Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and Associates in 25 stores across 7 states in the day to day operations for a $1.64B retailer with more than 800 stores nationwide in areas such as operations management, sales strategies, training and development, asset protection, store compliance audits, and customer success.*Led sales and marketing strategies to drive business for 25 stores within the District resulting in increased sales, improved brand awareness, and improved profitability.*Managed all aspects of the conversion processes for the District from the department store model to the new off-price (Gordmans) model which drove additional sales, increased brand awareness, and improved profitability.*Collaborated with Corporate Management to initiate methods and processes to increase sales, expand markets, and promote brand awareness.*Created and launched operational and business process improvements that increased productivity, drove additional sales, and improved efficiencies within the stores.*Worked with local communities and leaders to promote the brand, increase new customer acquisition, and drive additional sales and profitability within the stores.*Spearheaded hiring, on-boaring, training and development, talent development, as well as coaching/counseling of new associates. Implemented new hire processes that increased employee satisfaction, decreased tunover, and boosted associate morale.*Developed and launched Loss Prevention processes and policies that increased efficiencies, improved accuracy of inventory on-hands, and decreased shrinkage within stores.*Produced and managed budgets and cost controls for the stores including marketing, payroll, and operational costs ensuring that the stores met the financial and organizational goals of the company.

  • Regional Manager - Stage Stores/Peebles South

    • 2006 - 2008

    During my tenure as Regional Manager, I successfully led a team of Management and associates in the daily operational efforts of several multi-million-dollar retail locations for Stage Stores in the Peebles South Division. Responsibilities included merchandising, supply chain processes, inventory control, loss prevention, customer service, and sales/business development strategies. Stores were realigned by corporate in 2008.Key Accomplishments:*Recognized by management for exceptional performance in store operations through consistent training and development, attention to detail, as well as efforts to promote sales and a keen focus on customer satisfaction.*Directed sales and business development strategies utilizing strategic analysis of sales history, industry trends, competitive analysis, business priorities, merchandising methods, and company growth initiatives which resulted in YOY sales growth.*Coordinated training and development processes for new associates and managers in areas such as policies and procedures, sales strategies and techniques, customer service protocols, merchandising standards, and retail operations.

  • District Manager - Stage Stores/Peebles Dept. Stores

    • 2002 - 2006

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  Ira A. Watson Co./Peebles Dept. Stores

  • Paintsville, KY and Welch, WV

  • Store Manager

    • 1986 - 2002
    • Paintsville, KY and Welch, WV

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  Ira A. Watson Co.

  • Parkersburg, WV & Elizabethton, TN

  • Assistant Manager

    • 1981 - 1986
    • Parkersburg, WV & Elizabethton, TN