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Lisa Weingartner

Lisa Weingartner

Dallastown,PA

Summary

Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout the nation. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Mattress Firm
Harrisburg, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented effective sales, human capital, and business strategies.
  • Collaborated with Store Managers and sales team to establish and execute individual goals and objectives
  • Provided formal and informal coaching and training to the team in key metrics driving behaviors (Conversion, Average Ticket and traffic)
  • Facilitated employee development to enhance performance and contribute to the success of the organization
  • Increased sales growth and overall district ranking from 174 to top 10 within 3 months of taking over the district.
  • Monitored local market conditions to determine competitive trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

Director

KnL Collins Enterprises, LLC
York, PA
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Implemented strategies that resulted in doubling sales for an underperforming business
  • Manage all aspects of Human Resources within the organization, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, investigation, termination, and payroll management.
  • Work with buyers, vendors, and order guides to ensure we have the right mix for our customers.
  • Drove a three percentage point increase in gross margin through the implementation of strategic ordering, enhanced merchandising efforts, and more effective markdown practices.
  • Increased traffic and average ticket by developing and executing a marketing plan, which includes online and social media presence, mailers, events, and extensive community involvement.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.

District Manager

Vera Bradley
Pottstown, PA
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Effectively supervised various locations nationwide, including regular, outlet and pop-up destinations.
  • Recruited, coached, and retained competent associates and leaders who embodied the Vera Bradley philosophy in nationwide locations.
  • Implemented efficient merchandising displays, streamlined operations, and set performance benchmarks to optimize output
  • Managed controllable expenses to achieve payroll budget and optimize profitability.
  • Developed Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both internal and external customers.

District Manager

H&R Block
Worcester, MA
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Performed human resource management duties such as recruitment, selection, training and development, benefits, policies and procedures, performance reviews and terminations for a team of more than 1000 team members (comprised of seasonal and regular team members and leaders) in 46 locations
  • Managed all aspects of the district, including marketing, government compliance, court appearances, crisis management, media relations, contract negotiations of regular and temporary store fronts, and online services.
  • Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration
08.2003

Skills

  • District Manager
  • Problem solver
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Marketing
  • Sales production
  • Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Vision
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Leadership Development
  • Business Development
  • Staff Recruiting
  • Budget Management
  • Workforce Development
  • Advertising Management
  • Project Planning
  • Sales management
  • Business Planning
  • Training and coaching
  • Goal Setting and Performance Metrics

Timeline

District Manager

Mattress Firm
01.2023 - Current

Director

KnL Collins Enterprises, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2023

District Manager

Vera Bradley
01.2010 - 01.2016

District Manager

H&R Block
01.2004 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration
Lisa Weingartner