Kelsey Schwartz
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Seeking a position to showcase strong leadership skills, analytical thinking, and passion for developing others. Proven track record in leading teams and driving results. Dedicated to fostering growth and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Committed to delivering exceptional performance and contributing to organizational success. Eager to make a meaningful impact in a role that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Manager
Signet jewelers
02.2017 - Current
- Managed a $30M Territory in the States of Utah, Kansas and Oklahoma with a combined 17 locations to oversee
- Experience Managing from afar with multiple remote locations
- Drove Sales by implementing strong recruiting base and intricate training systems used District wide
- Increased Special Event sales performance by 23% to LY
- Increased overall sales production by 7% comp sales to LY
- Developed and implemented strategic plans through different analytics to improve sales and profit on multiple levels in the District
- Number 2 District Manager in Kay Brand in 2022 and 2023.
Store Manager
Kay Jewelers
05.2008 - 02.2017
- Managed Store Volumes from 800K to 3.5M
- Promoted 4 Assistant Managers to Store Manager Positions
- Managed 5 separate locations in the States of Montana, Kansas and Colorado
- Completed certification of Diamontology and Gemology
- Completed a course in Managing Interpersonal Relationships and can demonstrate the ability to be versatile in my Communication and Motivation skills
- Assisted in presenting complex training systems in Custom Design that was implemented District wide
- Ensured the development of trust in the Guest to Consultant relationship with strong follow up and Clientelling techniques
Assistant Manager
Kay Jewelers
08.2003 - 05.2008
- Led in personal sales performance and standards
- Recruited and training multiple Team Members for My location and other locations
- Promoted 4 3rd Key Holders to Assistant Managers
- Facilitated Multi level training processes with the District Manager to improve efficiencies
Education
High School diploma -
Charles Marion Russell High School
Great Falls, Montana05.2002
Skills
- Management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Budgeting/controlling costs
- Evaluation sales potential
- Inventory Management
- Developing Sales and Profitability Strategies
- Establishing Sales and Standards Incentives
- Monitoring Sales Results
- Merchandising
- Recruiting
- Hiring
- Training Personnel
- Client Relationship Development
- Maintaining Compliance with Standards and Procedures
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Sales
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Highest single store increase as a Store Manager was 1.8M to 3.5M in 24 Months.
- Won Training Manager of the Year in the Company 2 Years, 2014 and 2016.
- Won Training District Manager of the Year for Kay in 2023.
- Achieved Presidents Club Top Sales status all Years eligible.
Communication Skills
- High Level communicator with multiple styles of management and easily able to adjust to meet the needs to the conversation of those receiving the information.
- Chosen to participate in high level task force initiatives from the Field to Support Center providing insight to process and systems improvement.
- Confident in approach and consistent to stand behind my decisions.
- Ability to be solution driven with unsatisfied Guests and retain them as long-term Clients with a Customer First approach.
Certification
- DCA - Certified Diamontologist and Gemologist
- GSI- Diamond Certified
- Levian University sales training certified
Timeline
District Manager
Signet jewelers
02.2017 - Current
Store Manager
Kay Jewelers
05.2008 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager
Kay Jewelers
08.2003 - 05.2008
High School diploma -
Charles Marion Russell High School