Rachel (Rae) Headrick
District Management
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Driven District Manager with knowledge and experience to guide and direct retail stores across multiple locations. Successful background enhancing service quality and profitability. Dedicated to creating visually appealing and welcoming environments to generate sales and build loyal customer base.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
PPC (PPG)
Saint Louis, MO
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed multiple store operations in St. Louis, ensuring effective inventory control and project coordination.
- Established visual merchandising standards that enhanced store presentation and improved customer experience.
- Achieved a remarkable 15% increase in sales across the territory through strategic management and operational excellence.
- Skills: Project Management
- Training & Development
- Training and Development (HR)
- Customer Experience Management
- Leadership
- Branding & Identity
- Team Management
- ROI Management
District Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
St. Louis, MO
04.2014 - 02.2023
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Prepared locations for audits by analyzing marketing and inventory reports.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and enhanced sales and merchandising programs, positively impacting bottom-line profitability with strong growth.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities. Strategized business operations, merchandising strategies and personnel moves.
- Skills: Training and Development (HR)
- Leadership
- Multi-Unit Management
- Branding & Identity
- Team Management
- ROI Management
- Sales Operations
- Multi-Store Operations
- District Management
Merchandising Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
St. Louis, MO
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Increased sales by 10% through targeted merchandising plans and stocking of desirable inventory.
- Coordinated staff schedules and other labor activities to foster seamless delivery of service.
- Evaluated and analyzed product performance to develop optimal improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute initiatives, driving brand alignment.
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating and prioritizing tasks.
- Liaised with corporate executives to budget and plan merchandise needs.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Determined direction for seasonal merchandise by researching and analyzing trends.
- Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
- Deployed learning management system, boosting product awareness, adoption and usage through educational content.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Delivered cohort training, learning activities and assessments, monitoring adoption of learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
MacMurray College
05.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Training & Development
- Customer Experience Management
- Leadership
- Branding & Identity
- Team Management
- ROI Management
- Strategic Planning
- Goal Setting
- Staff Supervision
- Organizational Analysis
- Performance Evaluations
- Performance Oversight
- Employee Coaching
- Team Leadership
- Motivation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Problem Resolution
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- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Territory Manager
PPC (PPG)
07.2023 - 07.2025
District Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2014 - 02.2023
Merchandising Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
MacMurray College
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