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Kyle Whittington

Wellington,FL

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dual Store Manager/Director Of Events

Vineyard Vines
Palm Beach, FL
10.2018 - Current
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Rolled out and coordinated strategic plans, resulting in a revenue increase of $500,000
  • Recruited, managed and motivated 63 member retail team to give every guest positive and memorable experiences
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations
  • Deployed email campaigns and promoted events via social media
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed 15/20 events per year
  • Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of the community

Senior Assistant Store Manager

Vineyard Vines
Boston, MA
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning
  • Logged operational documents, store-to-store transfers and shipment receipts as set forth in company policy

Assistant Store Manager

Michael Kors
South Portland, ME
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness
  • Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions

Inside Sales Representative

IDEXX Laboratories
Westbrook, ME
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals through continuous pursuit of new sales opportunities and expert closing of customer deals
  • Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Texas
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Management
  • Promotional planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent Communication
  • Revenue Growth
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring

Volunteering

Revenue Board Member Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge April 2023 - Present

Timeline

Dual Store Manager/Director Of Events

Vineyard Vines
10.2018 - Current

Senior Assistant Store Manager

Vineyard Vines
03.2018 - 10.2018

Assistant Store Manager

Michael Kors
06.2017 - 03.2018

Inside Sales Representative

IDEXX Laboratories
05.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science -

University of Texas
Kyle Whittington