Chelsy Wright
San Diego,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 13 year career. I am very tenacious with a strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and talent and accomplishing profit targets. I possess a passion for identifying and developing talented individuals for future growth, and I have demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. My strength lies within my ability to be a strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth.
A little more about my journey:
My pathway to leadership roles was non-traditional and has given me a unique perspective on employee development. I am confident in embracing new challenges; I am very comfortable in being a diligent student in order to grow into a credible teacher and leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
Carrollton , Tx
08.2012 - 04.2013
Department Manager
Walmart
Carrollton , Tx
02.2012 - 04.2013
District Manager
Zumiez
02.2022 - Current
- Fostered positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration among employees, and developed company store manager of the year
- Evaluated operational reports and financial data to monitor district operations, achieved a payroll savings of 600 hours across 11 stores, low inventory shrink, and a sales gain of $32,000
- Implemented cost control measures to ensure profitability across all stores in highest volume district within the organization
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase overall revenue in district and run a 0.22% comp gain, only district in the United States to do so
- Cultivated trust, empowerment and personal accountability virtues to build successful business cultures and retained 91% of staff
Store Manager
Zumiez
09.2015 - 02.2022
- Identified new opportunities to increase sales and achieve store targets by over $450,000
- Managed inventory audits, financial reconciliations and sales reporting
- Forecasted sales, inventory demand and labor requirements and developed annual budget and operational plans
- Oversaw employee recruiting, onboarding and training on store procedures to develop two future store leaders
- Established clear expectations and objectives for team members and helped each achieve goals
- Built strong, resilient team by identifying and onboarding highly qualified candidates for key positions
Store Lead
Finish Line
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Contributed to successful quality control initiatives and implemented new strategies to improve employee work
- Collaborated with other team leaders to achieve company goals
- Set clear expectations for team members regarding their responsibilities
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented necessary changes
- Implemented strategies to improve overall team efficiency and reduce shrink by $16,000 and increase profit by $45,000
Store Manager
Foot Locker
01.2013 - 02.2014
Education
Diploma -
DeSoto High School
DeSoto, TX06.2011
Skills
- Multi-unit management
- Strategic Planning
- Training and coaching
- Data Analytics
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Sales Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Leadership Development
- Effective Communication
- Team motivation
- Sales management
Awards
- Store Manager of the Year Nominee 2018 and 2019
- District Manager of the Year Nominee 2024
- #1 District Sales Comp 2023
- 11 MVP awards as voted by peers and leadership
- 2 Most inspirational awards
- Lowest Inventory Score Average 2016
Timeline
District Manager
Zumiez
02.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Zumiez
09.2015 - 02.2022
Store Lead
Finish Line
03.2014 - 09.2015
Store Manager
Foot Locker
01.2013 - 02.2014
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
08.2012 - 04.2013
Department Manager
Walmart
02.2012 - 04.2013
Diploma -
DeSoto High School
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