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Wendy Scott

Trinity,Fl.

Summary

Dynamic District Manager with a proven track record at Kirkland's Inc, excelling in strategic planning and leadership. Enhanced employee morale and customer satisfaction while achieving KPIs through effective training and analytical problem-solving. Successfully opened new locations, optimizing operations and increasing profit margins through budget control and performance metrics.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Kirkland's Inc
Tampa, FL
05.2009 - 06.2025
  • Supervised 20+ locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw 25 successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction, conducting regular store visits to ensure compliance with service standards.

Assistant Manager of Operations

Bed, Bath & Beyond
Tallahassee, FL
04.2006 - 05.2009
  • Managed daily operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the facility.
  • Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Mentored new hires, guiding them through their roles while providing ongoing support for professional growth opportunities.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for employees.
  • Optimized inventory management by closely monitoring stock levels and placing timely orders.

District Manager

Kirkland's Inc
Tampa, FL
10.1999 - 04.2006

Same responsibilities as shown above.

Education

University of Alabama
AL

Associate of Arts -

Chipola College
Marianna, FL
05.1990

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service
  • Training and coaching
  • Conflict management
  • Time management
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Goal setting and performance metrics
  • Action plans
  • Sales statistics analysis

Timeline

District Manager

Kirkland's Inc
05.2009 - 06.2025

Assistant Manager of Operations

Bed, Bath & Beyond
04.2006 - 05.2009

District Manager

Kirkland's Inc
10.1999 - 04.2006

University of Alabama

Associate of Arts -

Chipola College
Wendy Scott