Kirt Hampson has over 20 years of experience in retail leadership roles with Apple, Express, and Structure. He has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals, developing talent, and implementing successful strategies. His skills include communication, analysis, conflict resolution, motivation, inventory management, business planning, payroll management, and project management. He has received numerous awards for achievements in customer satisfaction, efficiency, sales, and training.

1. Kirt Hampson
990 Morgan Dr., Boulder CO 80303
281-796-2686
kirthampson@mac.com
Summary
High performing leader adept at leadership development, change management, human resources, big
box, and multi-store experience.
Highlights
• Outstanding communication skills
• Report/Trend analysis
• Conflict negotiation resolution skills
• Team motivation
• Multi store inventory/Brand
management
• Business development planning
• Payroll strategy and management
• SL2 Certified
Experience
Store Leader
February 2007 - August 2014
Apple Inc - Broomfield/Littleton, CO
• Developed and implemented successful store and market specific strategies for employee
development, performance (sales and service), inventory, succession planning, including influencing
Markets. Lead a strong culture of honest, feedback both with peers and direct reports which resulted
in strong relationships and a stronger Market team.
• Worked across all Apple departments including quarterly finance and forecast negotiation.
Collaborated with peers in all stores to recognize trends and problem solve.
• Exceeded performance through strong succession planning and performance management.
• Received Apple service awards 9 times for achieving highest results in efficiency and customer
satisfaction.
• Developed and Deployed successful brand standards program. Increased responsibility from 6-32
stores over 3 years.
• Worked independently with internal/external contractors i.e.;construction, leasing, buyers, and
vendors. Flexed leadership style to achieve highest standards and deadlines. Using strong
negotiating and motivating skills between contractors and Apple staff, contributed to meeting all
deadlines.
Senior Manager
June 2005 to February 2007
Apple Inc. - The Woodlands TX, Boulder CO
• Opened 2 stores in both Texas and Colorado. Liaison between Apple inc. and site contractors.
Provided experience in project management.
• Developed and utilized successful recruiting and hiring strategies.
• Successfully implemented development and succession planning programs.
• Influenced independent contractors, negotiated and submitted quotes for projects in regards to
opening. i.e.; fixtures and warranty work (non-direct reports).
• Implemented first MDM (mobile device management payment system) POS.
• Developed and deployed inventory, sales, and service practices.
• Recognized Nationally for excellence in sales and training 2006.

2. Kirt Hampson
District Sales Manager
March 2005 to June 2005
Express - Houston Area, TX
• Developed/implemented Market specific strategies for recruiting Management, increasing
sales, reducing shrink, and developing talent.
• Supported 3 stores at 3.5 million annually
• Promoted my Co-manager to Store Manager through development and succession
planning.
Store Manager
July 1996 to March 2005
Structure/Express (LTD) - Houston Area, TX
• Began at Structure Mens clothing as a sales associate. Exceeded in sales results.
• Promoted from ASM, Partner, Co-Manager, and Store Manager.
• Excelled in Shrink reduction, sales training, and hiring and staffing.
• Recognized for excellence in Store Leadership 2005.
Education
1992-1994 Organizational Leadership/Psychology: (incomplete)
University Of Michigan/Oakland Community