Kim Gauthier

Senior Retail Leader at Designer Brands

Role
Market Leader at Designer Brands
Location
St. Petersburg, FL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kim Gauthier

As a Market Leader at Designer Brands, I oversee multi-store operations in the Northeast for DSW, a leading footwear and accessories retailer. I have deep knowledge and experience in the retail industry, spanning diverse roles and functions, delivering results and and developing teams.My core competencies are operations management, leadership development, and analytical skills. I hold multiple certifications from Wiley, such as Microsoft Excel© for Accounting, Emotional Intelligence, and Leading Vs. Managing. I leverage these skills to build and retain strong leadership teams, develop succession plans, drive operational excellence, and collaborate with peers to deliver on company strategy. My mission is to develop my leaders and empower them to achieve their goals. I have a unique perspective and ability to drive results, thanks to my experience in both big box and specialty retail.

Experience

  1. Market Leader

    Designer Brands

    Aug 2020 — Present · CT, US

Education

  • University of Vermont Grossman School of Business

    BS, Business Administration and Management, General

    1986 — 1990

  • Southern New Hampshire University

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Leadership

Skills

  • District Management
  • New Store Development
  • Merchandising
  • P&L
  • Retail Sales
  • Leadership
  • Multi-Unit Management
  • Retail
  • Store Operations
  • Driving Results
  • Store Management
  • Profit
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Budgets
  • Big Box
  • New Store Openings
  • Associate Development
  • Talent Management
  • Shrinkage
  • Planograms
  • Multi-Unit
  • Performance Management

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