Cara-Lee Lyne
New York,NY
Summary
Strategic and adaptable project leader with 10 years of experience overseeing complex retail and operational initiatives. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Recognized for calm leadership, creative problem-solving, and effective communication. Now seeking to leverage proven leadership and organizational skills in a Project Management capacity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Country / Area Retail Manager – U.S. Operations
Happy Socks
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Directed multi-site operations across 8 stores, 4 airport locations, and national pop-ups.
- Managed store openings, redesigns, and lease turnovers.
- Led inventory allocation, logistics, and project planning.
- Collaborated with 3PL (Ryder) and Freight Forwarder (Priority 1) to streamline distribution.
- Guided a 30+ person team, oversaw U.S. budgets, and executed national marketing and visual projects.
Store Manager
Happy Socks
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Executed seasonal campaigns, visual merchandising, and event planning.
- Trained and coached store teams to exceed performance goals.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Store Manager
The Kooples
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw daily operations of the team & visual standards.
- Monitored and executed PR and stylist pulls.
- Styling and clienteling.
Store Manager
Yumi Kim
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed and motivated the team.
- Built customer relationships through clienteling.
- Oversaw inventory, store visuals, and operations.
Assistant Buyer
Purdy Girl
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Opened and closed the boutique.
- Managed company’s social media accounts.
- Assisted with buying merchandise for the store.
Assistant Manager
Love Culture
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Drove sales and exceeded goals on a regular basis.
- Performed all management duties in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Designed and executed visual merchandise updates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Bay State College
Boston, MA01.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Vendor Relations
- Logistics Coordination
- Event & Campaign Execution
- Team Leadership
- Asana
- ERP/POS Systems (Business Central, Sitoo)
Timeline
Country / Area Retail Manager – U.S. Operations
Happy Socks
02.2021 - 10.2024
Store Manager
Happy Socks
10.2018 - 02.2021
Store Manager
The Kooples
05.2017 - 10.2018
Store Manager
Yumi Kim
05.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Buyer
Purdy Girl
05.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Manager
Love Culture
02.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Bay State College
Highlights
- Delivered multi-store projects on time and within budget.
- Improved operational efficiency through process optimization.
- Earned multiple promotions through demonstrated leadership, innovation, and accountability.