Robin Kast Email & Phone Number

Wi Ia Ne

Wi, Ia, Ne

Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Responsible for strategic business planning and financial planning to meet sales, profitability, and credit goals. Direct a team of sales associates in the development and execution of merchandising strategies. Responsible for all aspects of the Store Manager role including driving sales, visual execution, scheduling and payroll, hiring and training, personal styling, client service, and inventory controlMaintain and uphold standards of visual execution and marketing per company standards while implementing a merchant mentality at the store levelRecognized for achievement and awarded as a Top 15 store out of 280 stores in the second quarter as Store ManagerGenerated a 14% sales increase during the first 8 months as Store ManagerChosen as one of 20 stores in the region as a Visual Center of ExcellenceGrew credit productivity of the district +24% comp as district credit captainLed team in achieving 234% to goal for St. Jude Children’s Hospital donations for 2012 and exceeded donation goals in all previous years

Worked independently to market the business and expand client baseImmersed in all aspects of project management for residential interior projects Managed the selection and presentation of all stages of residential and commercial interior design including space planning, color consultation, material selection, custom design, and furniture selectionDesigned custom rugs, window treatments, and built-in furniture

Managed business through the recruitment and fulfillment of jobs in the construction/design fieldResponsible for sales & marketing including cold-calling potential clients Planned and executed the interview process for potential candidates and clients Initiated extensive research and planning to drive the execution of business goals