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Kayla Racz

Kayla Racz

Summary

Customer-Oriented Store Manager experienced in retail operations and sales team leadership. Achieved revenue growth and enhanced team efficiency through effective recruitment, training, and development of store associates. Focused on driving customer loyalty and productivity by establishing clear guidelines and performance goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

NORMAN'S GIFT SHOPS, INC.
Abingdon
01.2022 - Current

• Lead all aspects of store operations, overseeing a team of 10–15 employees while driving sales performance, customer experience, operational excellence, and talent development.

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze business metrics, conversion trends, and sales performance to identify opportunities and implement strategies that drive growth.
• Execute visual merchandising, seasonal transitions, and promotional initiatives to maximize customer engagement and sales opportunities.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, inventory control, and operational compliance while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Partner with district leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve company objectives.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Ranked #1 in the district for year-to-date sales growth and service performance.
• Increased store conversion through focused coaching, customer engagement strategies, and operational execution.
• Earned multiple awards for visual merchandising excellence, including 1st Place in company visual execution competition.
• Developed and led a high-performing team of 10–15 employees, strengthening engagement, accountability, and customer service standards.
• Recognized for delivering exceptional service results while maintaining operational excellence and visual presentation standards.
• Successfully executed seasonal floor sets and merchandising initiatives that supported sales growth and enhanced the customer experience

Education

Bowness High School
Bowness, Alberta

Skills

Retail Operations Management

Sales Growth & Revenue Generation

Customer Experience Management

Inventory Management & Loss Prevention

Visual Merchandising & Store Presentation

Payroll & Labor Management

Scheduling & Workforce Planning

KPI & Business Metrics Analysis

Conversion Improvement Strategies

Operational Excellence

Strategic Planning & Execution

Process Improvement

Team Leadership & Development

Performance Coaching & Employee Engagement

Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding

Training & Talent Development

Merchandising & Promotional Execution

Change Management

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Communication & Relationship Building

Filing Status

Single/Married filing separately

Timeline

Store Manager

NORMAN'S GIFT SHOPS, INC.
01.2022 - Current

Bowness High School
Kayla Racz