Kory Weldy
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Skillfully controls shrinkage, oversees inventory and leads financial operations through elevated services levels for multiple brands. Skilled director level leadership bringing creative approaches to exceed client needs and business targets. Dedicated to keeping business operations sustainable and agile in dynamic markets through people development and culture building strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Dicks Sporing Goods
04.2024 - Current
- Developed newly opened flagship store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Boosted revenue growth YOY by developing and deploying strategies to effectively improve operations.
- Identified current and future trends that appeal to consumers with added product assortment
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios with customer service at the root of consistent improvement
- Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste to balance P&L
- Oversaw staffing and training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
District Manager
CB2, West Coast
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Oversee P&L of 10 West Coast design showrooms
- Successfully Opened 1st CB2 Design Shop in Malibu
- Opened 4 new showrooms within first 2 years
- CB2 Credit Card Project Manager with YOY growth
- Lead DE&I initiatives for the org through Purpose
- Supported P&L growth with increases in contributions YOY
- Lead highest volume region within Brand
- Supported Leadership Development of 10 direct reports
- Hosted Regional Meetings/visits consistently to drive KPI's with incremental growth through exceeding our customer's experience through building strong design trade and client relationships with a heightened focus on clienteling
- Launched, Supported, and Managed the Design Services Program that grew from 9% to 36% of the business by year 3
Store Manager
CB2, Costa Mesa
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Acquired and Developed Award winning Sales team that drove double digit comp year over year
- Supported in opening 3 stores during this role
- Drove double digit increase YOY
- Drove P&L to positive variable contribution, #1 on company scorecard YOY
- #1 customer credit card acquisition in brand YOY
- Supported Clienteling implementation and best practices from luxury retail experience that was implemented in the brand
Store Director
Michael Kors, Multi-Unit
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Supported 20 new showroom openings, Drove customer relationship management to 25% of business, P&L Management with reductive of expenses YOY
Store Manager
LOFT, Mishawaka: IN
12.2012 - 09.2013
Store Manager
Pier 1, Granger: IN
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Drove 20% Comp 2 consecutive years, Top 50 Store Awarded
Education
B.A. SC - BUSINESS/CORP COMMUNICATIONS
Indiana University
South Bend05.2013
Skills
- P&L Management
- Google Suites Proficiency
- Leadership Development
- Merchandise planning
- People management
- Sales leadership
- Inventory forecasting
- Payroll management
- Culture development
- Relationship building and management
ACHIEVEMENTS
*Top 5 P&L growth to contribution at Dick's Sporting Goods in Q3 *CB2 #1 In Credit Acquisition Growth YOY in the brand *Michael Kors top 20 store & 2015 Holiday Contest Winner *Pier 1 Top 50 Store Award with YOY double digit comps
Timeline
Store Director
Dicks Sporing Goods
04.2024 - Current
District Manager
CB2, West Coast
06.2020 - 03.2024
Store Manager
CB2, Costa Mesa
09.2017 - 06.2020
Store Director
Michael Kors, Multi-Unit
09.2014 - 09.2017
Store Manager
LOFT, Mishawaka: IN
12.2012 - 09.2013
Store Manager
Pier 1, Granger: IN
08.2010 - 08.2012
B.A. SC - BUSINESS/CORP COMMUNICATIONS
Indiana University