Kathryn Williamson

About Kathryn Williamson

I believe that when we\'re in a career that fits our unique skillset, we thrive. My passion is mentoring emerging retail leaders to drive unity, foster inclusive work cultures, and improve customer experiences. I’m at my best when I’m breaking down big picture goals into actionable steps, empowering teams to do their best work while remaining authentic to their own values and goals. Throughout my retail leadership career, I have skillfully driven massive sales growth, pioneered organizational advancement, and managed expansion efforts at scale.As a natural-born leader and team-builder, I have helped retailers reach their highest potential––in operations, marketing, and sales.My Areas of Expertise: Sales Strategy Strategic Planning Succession Planning Training & Development People Leadership

Experience

1. Area Director

   EVEREVE

   Aug 2015 — Present

   As an Area Director, I drive sales, profitability, and gross margin growth for nine stores. I lead Store Managers in driving profitability and brand consistency. Strongest skills include retaining top-talent by providing ongoing mentorship and recognition, and guiding Store Managers in recruiting, building, and developing teams while upholding standards and expectations.

Education

• University of Iowa

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Styling
• Retail
• Fashion
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Recruiting
• Management
• Team Building
• Loss Prevention
• New Store Openings
• Merchandising
• Merchandise Planning
• Hiring
• Retail Sales
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Driving Results
• Profit
• Visual Merchandising
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Sales