Keith Taylor

• Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
• Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
• Direct daily operations to ensure optimal store performance and customer satisfaction for a team of 35 and store volume of 7 million .
• Manage store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
• District Store manager Trainer
• Regional VM Expert

• Directed cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales growth for a store volume of $16 Million.
• Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize inventory management and reduce costs and have a healthy store P&L with 40% EBIT contribution.
• Fostered a high-performance culture through mentorship and professional development and investment in people..
• Analyzed market trends to inform product development and marketing strategies with mall management to drive sales and efficiency with scheduling.
• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
• Assisted in Area Manager Pilot overseeing all focus store total of 4 across central region

• Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to company standards and policies.

• Optimize in-store merchandising, brand presentation and inventory availability and focus

• Implemented selling strategy company wide used to drive consumer experience

• Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team

• Drove sales for 11 stores in district, generating $38 Million in annual volume

• Developed and Activated new NSO doors across the gulf coast for Remodeling and New Stores • Partnered with Human Resources, Allocation and business partners for support • Continued developmental action planning and performance analysis for all 11 direct reports every quarter.