Amanda Kirtley
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Accomplished District Manager at GameStop, with over 17 years of retail experience, adept in territory management and team leadership, spearheaded #1 company sales for consecutive quarters in 2024, enhancing profitability and operational excellence. Expert in recruiting top talent, with a keen focus on profitability optimization and customer service, ensuring sustained business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
GameStop
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2018 - 10.2024
- 19 retail stores with over 100 associates, with a combined sales volume of over $35 million.
- Develop strategies and plans based on report insights.
- Established supportive work environment enhancing employee attraction and development.
- Applied STAR/AR feedback model, Interaction Guidelines, and Key Principles in all interactions.
- Collaborated with the Regional Loss Prevention Leader on shrink reduction and safety opportunities.
- Utilized effective marketing techniques to align with regional and individual objectives.
Store Manager Mentor
GameStop
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2007 - 07.2024
- Managed daily store operations, focusing on opening and closing procedures.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Collaborative Team Building
- Commitment to Accountability
- Talent Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective Collaboration Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Modeling Effective Behavior
- Effective Task Management
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective Time Management
- Operational Process Implementation
District Manager Impact
- Gamestop Brand Standards Document: Basic document to keep all stores looking the same. Training document for all levels of GameStop.
- Store Manager 2023 Conference Lunch Host: Presenting your business: A How-to for SMs
- Business acumen presentation sheet: Created a Store Business presentation presentation flow sheet. This helped all Stores to present their business to upper management without getting lost.
- Build-a-Matrix: Using Excel formulas to create a store map ensuring all stores have the right space allocated to each category.
Volunteer and Community Outreach
- Ronald Mcdonald House 2015 & 2016.
- Alliance, Women's Leadership counsel, & Veterans all providing support in a small group setting to inspire, promote and celebrate success!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
District Manager
GameStop
07.2018 - 10.2024
Store Manager Mentor
GameStop
07.2007 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University