Cristy Stanley
Commercial Point,OH
Summary
Seasoned District Manager with experience directing company assets and developing team members. Forward-thinking when coaching and cross-training employees for future growth. Successful track record overhauling operations to improve profitability and reduce staff turnover.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Lori's Gifts
Plano, TX, TX
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year. Achieved a 24% sales increase in 2023.
- Ensured that stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Created and maintained productive relationships with hospital contacts.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency. Achieved 25% increase in EBITDA earnings in 2023.
Store Manager
Kirkland's Home
Columbus, Ohio
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives. Achieved 12% sales increase in 2022.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage. Achieved 98% customer satisfaction rating.
District Manager
Things Remembered
Highland Heights, Ohio
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Ensured that stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
District Manager
Yankee Candle Co, Inc.
South Deerfield, Mas
09.1998 - 08.2013
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Identified and developed top talent to promote performance-oriented culture.
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Management
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH05-1990
Skills
- Budget Management
- Staff Recruiting
- Operations Oversight
- Leadership Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Profitability Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Staff Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Business and Operations Analysis
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Highest Average Dollar District Four Consecutive Years 2008 - 2011
- Top Five Performing District Three Consecutive Years 2009 - 2011
Timeline
District Manager
Lori's Gifts
09.2021 - 03.2024
Store Manager
Kirkland's Home
09.2016 - 09.2021
District Manager
Things Remembered
08.2013 - 05.2016
District Manager
Yankee Candle Co, Inc.
09.1998 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Management
Ohio Northern University
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