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Kelly Savage

Center Valley,PA

Summary

Effective leader and senior manager who excels at using proven methods to optimize productivity, streamline operations, increase sales and improve team culture. Assertive and enthusiastic, with excellent presentation skills and an unsurpassed work ethic.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager Culinary Styling

QVC, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
  • Managing combined QVC x HSN culinary broadcast driving $1B in sales annually
  • Management of $12M renovation project of new culinary prep kitchen
  • Leading transition for HSN culinary integration to Studio Park; includes optimization of resources & processes, analysis of business operations and collaboration with new stakeholders

Assistant Manager, Studio Store & Studio Tour Operations

QVC, Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Supervised staff responsible for Studio Store, Sample Sale and Studio Tours

Senior Manager Studio Production

QVC, Inc.
08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Responsible for oversight of 75+ person team that produced the live broadcast and drove sales in real time, contributing toward $6.5B+ in revenue in 2024
  • Directly led and developed Coordinating Producers and Senior Line Producers
  • Responsible for execution of QVC2 network
  • Partnered with other key businesses within QVC to strategize key performance indicators and brand direction

Manager Scenic Styling, Studio Operations

QVC, Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Leadership of Scenic Production-Design & Scene Shop teams
  • Cross-functional partnership for management of new Home Set & Style Suite builds
  • Management of asset procurement, inventory control, capital assets & projects budgets

Operations Manager, Lancaster Fulfillment Center

QVC, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Responsible for leading outbound team of 200+ operators & processors, shipping an average of 800,000 customer orders per week

Manager, Frazer Retail Store

QVC, Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for all operational management: budgets, P&L results, business strategy, allocation information, inventory processes / reconciliation & staffing
  • Increased units sold by 9.6% over CY. Reduced inventory shrink by 0.8% over CY

Event Specialist / Event Coordinator

QVC, Inc.
12.2000 - 07.2016
  • Developed and managed events initiated by QVC as well as by the public

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University
08.1994 - 05.2000
  • Taught courses in Public & Presentational Speaking, Interpersonal & Organizational Communication

Education

M.S. - Speech Communication

Syracuse University
05.2000

B.S. - Speech Communication

Syracuse University
05-1998

Skills

  • Leadership & Development
  • Budget management
  • Resource optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Data-driven decision making

Accomplishments

  • Board of Directors, Chester County Tourism, 2018 - present
  • Skillsoft / Percipio Leadership Coaching, 11/01/24 - 04/30/25
  • Selected as QRG Change Advocate, 2024
  • Co-Founder of T.A.L.E.N.T. Affinity group: Team member Artists Learning & Exhibiting Notable Talents
  • NRF/QRG Small Business Spotlight Mentor, 2020 & 2022

Timeline

Senior Manager Culinary Styling

QVC, Inc.
04.2025 - Current

Senior Manager Studio Production

QVC, Inc.
08.2021 - 04.2025

Manager Scenic Styling, Studio Operations

QVC, Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2021

Operations Manager, Lancaster Fulfillment Center

QVC, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020

Manager, Frazer Retail Store

QVC, Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Manager, Studio Store & Studio Tour Operations

QVC, Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2017

Event Specialist / Event Coordinator

QVC, Inc.
12.2000 - 07.2016

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University
08.1994 - 05.2000

M.S. - Speech Communication

Syracuse University

B.S. - Speech Communication

Syracuse University