Krista Sims
About Krista Sims
Krista Sims is a Regional Inventory Strategist at Floor & Decor in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in finance and arts, with experience in various roles within the apparel and fashion industry.
Work at Floor & Decor
Krista Sims has been serving as a Regional Inventory Strategist at Floor & Decor since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing inventory strategies across the region, focusing on optimizing stock levels and ensuring product availability. Her position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has contributed to the company's operational efficiency and inventory management processes for four years.
Education and Expertise
Krista Sims holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Kennesaw State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, she has an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Fashion Marketing from Parsons School of Design, completed between 2010 and 2012. Her educational background is complemented by her strong expertise in using various software tools, including JDA, Oracle, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and MindBody, for trend and sales analysis.
Background
Krista Sims has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in inventory management and finance. Before her current position, she worked as an Allocation Analyst at Stride Rite from 2013 to 2014 and as a Product Planning Analyst at Sperry Top-Sider from 2014 to 2015. She also held the position of Merchandise Allocator at Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh for five months in 2013 and worked at American Tower as a Staff Accountant from 2007 to 2010.
Professional Experience
Krista's career includes significant experience in financial roles, such as her time at American Tower, where she worked as an Accounts Payable professional for nine months in 2006 and later as a Staff Accountant. Her roles have provided her with a solid foundation in financial planning and analysis, which she integrates with her creative skills in the apparel and fashion industry.
Skills and Competencies
Krista Sims possesses a unique combination of skills that bridge creative analysis and financial planning. Her strong background in arts and design enhances her ability to analyze trends and sales effectively. She is proficient in various analytical tools and software, enabling her to contribute to inventory strategies and financial assessments within the fashion and retail sectors.