Ashley Sparks McDonald
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Passionate leader with proven success in driving sales results to grow business in a retail environment while successfully building high performance teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Bath and Body Works
Kansas City
02.2018 - Current
- Led multi-store operations to enhance customer experience and drive sales growth
- Successfully exceeded sales plan with over 30 million in annual sales and year-over-year growth
- Mentored store managers on best practices to foster a high-performance culture across the district
- Teach staff to observe and engage with the customers to build strong connections and brand loyalty
- Achieved the Selling Excellence Summit, producing results in the Top 10% of the company
District Manager
Rue 21
Kansas City and Springfield MO area
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Recipient of numerous leadership awards, including 2015 and 2016 awards for best team retention, sales, and shrink. Across these metrics, ranked 3rd in the company among 110 district managers
- Resourceful professional; adept at collaborating closely with management to delegate and complete daily tasks, directing operations, and supervising teams to achieve company objectives
District Manager
Wet Seal
Kansas City, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota
10.2006 - 07.2014
- Drive sales, staffing, and service standards for a district covering 14 stores
- Recruit, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
- Utilize analytical tools and strategic agility to boost sales
- Extensive experience providing research and feedback to corporate departments
Store Manager
Wet Seal
Overland Park, KS
05.2003 - 09.2006
- Set numerous sales records while operating one of the most successful locations in the company (top 5 of 500 locations)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Missouri State University
SpringfieldSkills
- Consistently hit targeted goals as a top performer with a long list of awards, recognitions, and bonuses over the years
- Ability to use CRM and sales reporting to create strategic business plans and drive results
- Strong verbal and written communication utilizing Outlook, excel, Word, Power Point, and social media platforms
- Consistently maintained low turnover with a high retention level
Timeline
District Manager
Bath and Body Works
02.2018 - Current
District Manager
Rue 21
07.2014 - 02.2018
District Manager
Wet Seal
10.2006 - 07.2014
Store Manager
Wet Seal
05.2003 - 09.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Missouri State University