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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
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
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
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