Miriam Ledyard
Montgomery
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Rainbow Apparel
Montgomery
07.2005 - 02.2025
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Identified and developed top talent to promote performance-oriented culture.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Reviewed inventory levels at each store in order to ensure adequate stock availability.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and payroll information for all stores within the district.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
- Monitored local market conditions to determine competitive trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
Store Manager
Fashion Cents
Montgomery
05.2001 - 07.2005
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits.
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- Sales strategy
- Customer service
- Team building
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Inventory management
- Commercial awareness
- Sales reporting
- Leadership skills
- Staff recruiting
- Team development
- Customer relations
- Profitability optimization
- Advertising management
Timeline
District Manager
Rainbow Apparel
07.2005 - 02.2025
Store Manager
Fashion Cents
05.2001 - 07.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Alabama State University