Kristal Cherriman
Clayton
Summary
Seasoned Store Team Leader with proven leadership skills and background in retail management. Demonstrated ability to drive sales, manage inventory, and maintain high levels of customer service. Possess strong communication skills with capability to build cohesive teams that exceed company objectives. Committed to creating impactful store environments that enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Leader
Petsmart
Middletown
04.2025 - Current
- Drive Results thru Rewards Program, Petsmart App, Autoship, and Bopis
- Lead Services (Salon/Pet Training)
- Adoptions
- Events coordinator
- Hire, Train, and Develop Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Operational Excellence
- Team Recognition
- Pet Parent Journey
Store Team Leader
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Dover
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Analyze business results
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Train and Develop Top Talent
- Recruiting/Hiring Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- District Impact Leader Credit/Loyalty
- Store Culture
- Guest Experience (Internal/External)
Store Manager
Ann Taylor Loft
Newark
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Analyze business results
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Train and Develop Top Talent
- Recruiting/Hiring Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Store Culture
- Guest Experience (Internal/External)
Store Team Leader
Aerie By American Eagle
Newark
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Analyze business results
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Train and Develop Top Talent
- Recruiting/Hiring Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Store Culture
- Guest Experience (Internal/External)
Store Manager
Carters Oshkosh
Dover
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Analyze business results
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Train and Develop Top Talent
- Recruiting/Hiring Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Store Culture
- Guest Experience (Internal/External)
Store Manager
Cotton On Group
Exton
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Analyze business results
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Train and Develop Top Talent
- Recruiting/Hiring Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Store Culture
- Guest Experience (Internal/External)
Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Dover
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Analyze business results
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Train and Develop Top Talent
- Recruiting/Hiring Top Talent
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Store Culture
- Guest Experience (Internal/External)
Education
High School Diploma -
Smyrna High School
Smyrna, DE06-1995
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DESkills
- Loss Prevention
- Inventory Control
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Customer Engagement
- Employee Scheduling
- Merchandising Strategies
- Strong leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Sales Analysis
- Recruitment and Hiring
Accomplishments
Golden Diamond 2018 and 2019
Won many contests including but not limited to 4 cruises
Many awards under my leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Experience Leader
Petsmart
04.2025 - Current
Store Team Leader
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
10.2022 - 04.2025
Store Manager
Ann Taylor Loft
08.2021 - 10.2022
Store Team Leader
Aerie By American Eagle
01.2018 - 08.2021
Store Manager
Carters Oshkosh
04.2016 - 01.2018
Store Manager
Cotton On Group
09.2015 - 03.2016
Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
02.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Smyrna High School
Delaware Technical Community College