Katie Swain Dimmitt
Columbus
Summary
Encouraging retail store manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
12.2025 - Current
- Leads a strong selling culture, delivers personalized customer service focusing on connection and empathy, trust-based solutions, drives sales goals focusing on conversion, units per transaction, and average transaction value; recruits, trains, coaches, and retains high-performing store personnel, analyzes sales reports (week-to-date, month-to-date) to build action plans, key responsibilities include meeting sales goals, hiring top talent, managing visual merchandising, and fostering a continuous learning environment for health and wellness products.
MIT (Manager-in-Training)
Crunch Fitness
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Multi-faceted role in all aspects of club operation, assist GM & AGM in day to day operations of the club, manage member needs, grow through sales and generating leads, give guided tours to prospects/close membership, meet goals for sales/fitness assessments/attachments, teach/manage/lead MSRs, maintain an outgoing and helpful mindset, hardworking and fast-paced.
Medical Weight Loss Clinician
Metabolic Research Company
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Develop, implement, and oversee individual weight loss plans, including specialized diet instruction for over 100 clients per week in a fast-paced environment. Utilize various methodologies including diet/lifestyle/mindset, as well as the use of prescription medications in specific cases. Adjust diet macros and dosage under the supervision of NP. Keep detailed medical records to include various statistical markers of success. Develop strategies individual to each client’s needs to address mindset/growth. Develop, implement and oversee plans to ensure long term success.
- Conducted comprehensive metabolic assessments to evaluate patient health and treatment effectiveness.
- Developed personalized nutrition plans based on individual metabolic profiles and research findings.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications to enhance metabolic health and overall well-being.
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus
Columbus, GA
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Lead members in a safe and effective workout in various formats including but not limited to: BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, Sh’Bam, HIIT, Pilates, Step, etc. Ensure members stay motivated, encouraged, and feel accomplished.
Store Manager
Big Dog Fleet Feet
Columbus, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Plan, organize, execute, and oversee daily operations of retail. Hired, trained, and scheduled staff. Managed all facets of inventory, including ordering, receiving, merchandising, performing regular inventory cycle counts. Established and managed all facets of online ordering including communicating with Fleet Feet corporate, managing the online system, packing, labeling, and shipping out online orders. Maintained excellent relationships with brand representatives. Extensive knowledge on all aspects of running and running merchandise including gait analysis, injury prevention, training for various distances, running shoe knowledge as it relates to shoe types and specific brand products. Passion for running, training, and helping others achieve their goals. Helping customers in a fast-paced environment, sometimes working with multiple customers at a time.
Commercial Real Estate Underwriter
Columbus Bank & Trust
Columbus, GA
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Performed duties related to the credit review of commercial manually underwritten loans, with a primary focus on more complex borrower relationships. Assisted with manual underwriting of standard loans. Exercised independent judgment and decision-making authority to assess complex clients and their issues, facilitating timely and effective credit review outcomes. Applied knowledge of the credit/risk management processes to ensure the appropriate balance between company risk and customer/client focus and relationship is maintained. Performed comprehensive loan portfolio research to evaluate credit quality and soundness through analysis of statistical data, financial statements, sensitivity analysis, industry trends, management, and guarantors. Maintained consistency in analytical processes to accurately determine and recommend risk ratings based on factual support.
Education
BBA - Finance
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01-2003
Liberal Arts - undefined
Columbus High School
Columbus, GA01-1999
Skills
Sales coaching
Performance management
Customer relationship management
Sales analytics
Team leadership
Staff scheduling
Inventory management
Visual merchandising
Hiring & onboarding
Retail operations
Timeline
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
12.2025 - Current
MIT (Manager-in-Training)
Crunch Fitness
01.2024 - 09.2025
Medical Weight Loss Clinician
Metabolic Research Company
01.2022 - 09.2023
Store Manager
Big Dog Fleet Feet
01.2018 - 01.2019
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus
01.2015 - 01.2023
Commercial Real Estate Underwriter
Columbus Bank & Trust
01.2000 - 01.2006
Liberal Arts - undefined
Columbus High School
BBA - Finance
Columbus State University