Kate Kastl
Kemah,TX
Summary
High-energy District Manager successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Michael Kors, Retail Development
Houston, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
District Team Leader
francesca's
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage 20 Boutiques in the Greater Houston and Lake Charles, LA area
- Annual Volume $14-$15M
- Opened first tween btq for the Company, franki by francescas
District Sales Manager
Soma Intimates, Chico' FAS
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Manage 13 Stores in Houston, Austin and Corpus Christi
- Annual Volume $14-$15M
- Drove 2.5% Comp in 2019
Regional Visual Manager
Pacific <span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Sunwear</span>
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Manage 50+ Stores in Central Region
- Drive Execution and Seasonal Set
- Train and develop District and Area Managers
District Sales Manager
Pacific <span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Sunwear</span>
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed 10 stores, annual volume $16.5M
- District Manager Trainer, onboarded 4 new District Managers
- Promoted 2 Store Managers to Area Managers
District Sales Manager
Pacific <span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Sunwear</span>
Louisiana/Panhandle
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Drove the highest two-year comp in the company
- Managed 11 stores, annual volume $15M
- District ended Top 15 in Company
District Sales Manager
Bebe Stores, Inc
Chicago, IL
01.2007 - 01.2013
Store Manager/Assistant Manager
Bebe Stores, Inc
Chicago, IL
01.2003 - 01.2007
Education
B.A. - Apparel Merchandising, Business Women’s Soccer
Indiana University
01.2003
Skills
- Performance Analysis
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Recruiting
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Vendor Management
- Sales management
Timeline
District Manager
Michael Kors, Retail Development
05.2022 - Current
District Team Leader
francesca's
06.2021 - 05.2022
District Sales Manager
Soma Intimates, Chico' FAS
02.2018 - 05.2020
Regional Visual Manager
Pacific <span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Sunwear</span>
10.2016 - 04.2017
District Sales Manager
Pacific <span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Sunwear</span>
02.2015 - 10.2016
District Sales Manager
Pacific <span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Sunwear</span>
01.2014 - 02.2015
District Sales Manager
Bebe Stores, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2013
Store Manager/Assistant Manager
Bebe Stores, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2007
B.A. - Apparel Merchandising, Business Women’s Soccer
Indiana University
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