Kathryn Beale
Summary
Experienced store manager who takes total accountability for the store profitability, service, and sales. Able to foster a highly creative environment and provide guidance to execute employee development. High achiever who produces results individually, as well as part of goal driven team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
J. Crew
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluated data and customer relationships to enhance personalization of experiences.
- Cultivated authentic relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and streamline operations.
- Facilitated team alignment with objectives to consistently exceed customer expectations.
- Analyzed market trends and implemented solutions to maximize business profitability.
- Provide feedback to influence a curated product assortment that speaks to the local community
Associate Store Manager
J.Crew
Arlington, VA
12.2016 - Current
- Overhauled store operations and established back of house structure resulting in shortage reduction and increased sales
- Store visual merchant; implemented and executed visual directive
- Augmented store presentation by identifying business trends through company reports
- Built client base through customer service, company incentives, and events
- Recruited and on boarded new store associates through all operational procedures
Store Manager
Urban Outfitters
Charleston, SC
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Utilized KPI metrics daily
- Analyzed sales through EDW reports
- Strong focus on customer service expectations
- Achieved store bonus goal in two consecutive quarters
- $3.5 million store volume
Store Manager
Urban Outfitters
New York, NY
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Strong emphasis on loss prevention and achieved store shrink goals yearly
- Balanced payroll expectation vs store sales
- Established effective partnership with store merchandiser to uphold visual integrity of store
- Produced management talent throughout the district
- $5.5 million store volume
Senior Women's Manager
Urban Outfitters
New York, NY
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Analyzed store business and quickly reacted to market trends
- Implemented multiple scheduling templates
- Initiated positions to help leverage team members growth
- High traffic environment and flag ship location
- Directly oversaw multiple managers growth
- $18 million store volume
Women's Department Manager
Urban Outfitters
Washington, DC
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Complete business ownership for departments sales
- Quick recognition for personal performance growth
- Accountable for store staffing requirements
- $10 million store volume
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
1851 Dickinson Rd, Goochland, VA 230632007
Skills
- Budget development and management
- Creative and innovative
- Strategic marketing
- Highly adaptable
- Sales strategies
- Critical thinking
- Organized
- Recruiting and Hiring
Timeline
Store Director
J. Crew
02.2022 - Current
Associate Store Manager
J.Crew
12.2016 - Current
Store Manager
Urban Outfitters
07.2015 - 09.2016
Store Manager
Urban Outfitters
07.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Women's Manager
Urban Outfitters
08.2009 - 07.2013
Women's Department Manager
Urban Outfitters
06.2007 - 08.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College