Kimberly Taylor
Houston,TX
Summary
Seeking role that will utilize the 20+ years experience as a Retail Management Professional. Multi unit experience in Talent Management, Operational excellence and Visual execution. Goal-oriented manager with expertise in cross-functional capabilities and proven leadership abilities. Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, and achieving company objectives. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
The Children's Place
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving employees to fill leadership positions.
- Top performance in company with Omni initiatives through well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
- Optimized team performance through analysis of KPIs and business trend, merchandising procedures and inventory management.
- Reduced turnover by over 20% through effective team building, succession planning and fostering positive work environment.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Supervised 17 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to district team members
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
Store Manager /District Training Store Manager
The Children's Place
05.2012 - 03.2017
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Facilitated new store opening
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Store Manager/Training Store Manager
Lane Bryant
02.2001 - 05.2012
- Headed roll out of new company initiatives and business models as regional trainer.
- Increased sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Earned Presidents Club Designation for high achieving sales results
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Analyze business trends and financial reporting to maximize performance.
- Maintained operational excellence and brand standards
District Manager
Wet Seal
02.1995 - 02.2001
- Exceeded sales targets with well developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Worked collaboratively with loss prevention to decrease shrink and boost loss awareness.
- Optimized team performance with newly implemented sales and merchandising procedures.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Education
Psychology
Fisher College
Boston, MASkills
- Team Development
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Profit and Loss
- Strategic Business Initiatives
- Policies and Procedures
- Shrink Minimization
- Conflict Management
- Leadership Skills
- Group Presentations
- District Standards
- Business Management and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in Workday, Kronos, Microsoft Office
Professional Development
- FIERCE leadership
- Grovo learnings
- High Impact Leader training
Timeline
District Manager
The Children's Place
03.2017 - 02.2023
Store Manager /District Training Store Manager
The Children's Place
05.2012 - 03.2017
Store Manager/Training Store Manager
Lane Bryant
02.2001 - 05.2012
District Manager
Wet Seal
02.1995 - 02.2001
Psychology
Fisher College
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