Kathlyn Klinedinst
Taylors,SC
Summary
Results-driven management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
David's Bridal
06.2021 - Current
- Increased credit card applications by 112%
- Earned and maintained status as Regional Training Store
- Coach sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings, including Google ratings from 4.4 to 4.9
- Observe each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of opportunity
- Travel to other markets to help with hiring, training, coaching and inventory
General Manager
Staples
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Successfully launched marketing campaigns for small businesses
- Started school supply donation program with local community that led to implementation company wide
- Traveled to other markets to help with hiring, staffing, training and inventory
Store Manager
New York And Company
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Increased credit card applications by 136%
- Reduced shrink by 12%
- Promoted to run flagship location
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
- Traveled with District Manager to other markets to assist with hiring, training, inventory and floor sets
Assistant Buyer
Fanatics
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines
- Launched new products in collaboration with NFL and NHL for special events, including the Super Bowl and Stanley Cup
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential sales opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising And Product Development
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Customer Experience Management
- Inventory Management
- Creative Solutions
- Store Display Creation
- Visual Merchandising
- Community Outreach
- New Product Launch
- Oversee diverse team of 30 employees
Timeline
Store Manager
David's Bridal
06.2021 - Current
General Manager
Staples
06.2019 - 06.2021
Store Manager
New York And Company
02.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Buyer
Fanatics
01.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising And Product Development
Florida State University
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