Jessica Downing
North Olmsted
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Manager
Lovisa
Strongsville
04.2015 - 11.2025
- Led district operations to ensure consistent brand standards across all locations.
- Trained and developed management teams to enhance store performance and customer service.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to execute successful promotional campaigns in stores.
- Conducted regular store visits to monitor compliance with visual merchandising guidelines.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective team communication and support.
- Coordinated training programs focused on product knowledge and sales techniques for staff.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
Standford Brown
Santa Monica, CA 05.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
- Brand management
- Sales analysis
- Inventory optimization
- Performance evaluation
- Customer relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Team development
- Problem solving
- Policy enforcement
- Proposal development
- Projections development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Human resource management
- Sales orientation
- Goal setting and performance metrics
Timeline
District Manager
Lovisa
04.2015 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
Standford Brown
05.2009 - 06.2013