Kristin Mecke
Redwood Valley
Summary
Results-driven retail leader with proven success as an Executive Assistant Manager at Kohl's and Store Manager at Maurices. Brings a strong balance of operational excellence, sales leadership and people development, with experience leading high volume stores, driving consistent year over year sales growth and exceeding performance goals. Known for building community-focused stores, increasing foot traffic through local engagement and in-store events, and developing high performing teams through coaching, accountability, and culture driven leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sore Manager
Maurices
Ukiah, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Directed daily operations to ensure optimal store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on sales techniques and product knowledge to enhance team effectiveness.
- Developed promotional strategies that increased foot traffic and boosted sales performance.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to create appealing store layouts that attract customers.
- Led monthly performance reviews, providing actionable feedback for continuous employee development.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Collaborated with other managers to develop company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall performance across all locations.
- Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
Executive Assistant Manager
Kohls Dept Store
Ukiah, CA
09.2012 - 09.2022
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts by participating in candidate interviews, screening resumes, and onboarding new hires.
- Led and developed a team of 65-120 associates, 4 Supervisors, driving accountability, performance standards, and culture.
- Oversaw operational execution including freight processing, omni-channel fulfillment and inventory accuracy.
- Directed visual merchandising execution aligned with corporate standards and seasonal campaigns.
- Created a service-first culture by reinforcing floor presence and active engagement
- Trained teams on effective on effective credit conversations strategies, increasing credit applications.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Everest College
Springfield, OR06-2009
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations
- Customer service management
- Training and mentoring
- Outstanding communication skills
- Retail inventory management
- Shift scheduling
- Recruitment and hiring
- POS systems
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Sore Manager
Maurices
09.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant Manager
Kohls Dept Store
09.2012 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Everest College