Alisa Livingston
San Antonio
Summary
Results-driven business executive with 15+ years in strategic financial planning and organizational performance. Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and ROI analysis to drive data-driven decisions. Skilled in consolidating financial data and implementing process improvements for operational efficiency. Focused on revenue growth and strategic planning while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve significant business outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Business Director
Christian Dior
San Antonio
05.2023 - Current
- Partnered with executive leadership on forecasting and performance analysis to inform strategic planning; served as liaison between regional operations and corporate leadership, providing insights and recommendations for executive decision-making.
- Managed regional operational budgets and resource allocation to enhance profitability and optimize business performance.
- Collaborated closely with corporate executives and cross-functional leadership teams to align regional business initiatives with company financial objectives and growth strategies.
- Conducted business travel across multiple markets to oversee operations, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and ensure execution of corporate standards and strategic campaigns.
Brand Manager
Christian Dior
San Antonio
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations and team performance in luxury retail environment to ensure high service standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service standards.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure stock availability and organization.
- Analyzed performance trends and implemented strategies that resulted in consistent productivity growth.
- Designed and implemented client loyalty programs, improving financial performance and ROI.
- Partnered with account executives on forecasting sales trends and analyzing financial results.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on performance metrics and profitability initiatives.
Brand Manager
Yves Saint Laurent - L'Oreal
San Antonio
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed brand strategies that strengthened market presence and increased consumer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute impactful marketing campaigns.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product positioning and branding decisions.
- Delivered a 26% sales increase year-over-year through financial analysis of trends and implementation of cost-efficient strategies.
- Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and staff training to align business operations with financial goals.
- Awarded the L’Oréal Companies Sales Achievement Award (2019) for exceeding financial targets.
Operations Manager
Armani Exchange
San Antonio
04.2010 - 02.2015
- Surpassed sales and efficiency targets, earning recognition as top-performing manager in South Texas.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring adherence to financial, operational, and inventory controls.
- Monitored compliance with company policies and industry regulations consistently.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction strategies.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX08-2024
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- Sales forecasting
- KPI Reporting
- Executive Reporting
- Business Performance Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- CRM Analytics
- Operations leadership
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Territory management
- Performance measurement
- Performance improvement
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Texas Real Estate Commission- SABOR Real Estate Persons License
Timeline
Regional Business Director
Christian Dior
05.2023 - Current
Brand Manager
Christian Dior
08.2021 - 05.2023
Brand Manager
Yves Saint Laurent - L'Oreal
11.2018 - 08.2022
Operations Manager
Armani Exchange
04.2010 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
University of The Incarnate Word