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Jami Lively

Corpus Christi,Texas

Summary

Highly motivated leader well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high performing teams. Dedicated to training and mentoring top talent.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior District Manager

Cato Fashions
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2006 - Current
  • Store Manager 05/06 - 08/06 - 383 W Corpus Christi.
  • DMIT 08/06 - 02/07 - 383, 679, and 1016 Corpus Christi.
  • District Manager - 02/07 - 02/14
  • Senior District Manager - 02/14 - Current
  • Build positive and productive relationships with store leaders, improving associate retention and keeping turnover in District low.
  • Exceed sales plan with motivational approaches.
  • Supervise 14 store locations enforcing high quality standards of operation.
  • Create work environments for store teams that foster desire to strive for excellence on a daily basis to exceed company planned goals.
  • Maintain District inventory shrink results below company goal of -0.50%.
  • Coach, train, and mentor Region TSM's.
  • Participate in monthly John Cato merchandise intensive conference calls.
  • Participated in preparing stores for numerous Charter Trips.

Store Manager

Stage Stores
Austin, TX
03.1999 - 01.2004
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Was in line for District Manager when a hold was placed on all promotions
  • Consistent Top Performer in Credit.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Relocated 4 times in 5 years to utilize my experience and knowledge to turn around sales and Inventory results in struggling stores.



Education

Coursework Completed - General/Business

Commonwealth Community College
Merrillville, IN

Diploma - General/Business

North Newton Jr-Sr High School
Morocco, IN

Skills

  • Leadership and decision making skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Coaching and Developing
  • Asset Protection and Inventory Control
  • Merchandise Presentation
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Retention

Accomplishments

    President's Club recipient 2011, 2013, 2016

    4 Top DM Performer Awards

    Consistently Best Visual District

    Top Performer of Credit, Ecommerce, and Email


Timeline

Senior District Manager

Cato Fashions
05.2006 - Current

Store Manager

Stage Stores
03.1999 - 01.2004

Coursework Completed - General/Business

Commonwealth Community College

Diploma - General/Business

North Newton Jr-Sr High School
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