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HANNAH SANDUSKY

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Experienced multi-unit retail leader with a demonstrated 15 year history of working at Ulta Beauty. Skilled in operations, sales, training, communication and relationship management on all levels. Focused on fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration and excellence to drive teams to achieve results in sales and operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Business Leader

Ulta Beauty
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Served as influential business partner to District Managers, Services District Educators, and store leadership for two districts and a total of 27 stores, including regular visits to all stores.
  • Attracted, sourced, hired, and retained a diverse team of Experience Managers, Service Professionals and Boutique Positions for the districts while teaching General Managers and Experience Managers how to network and recruit.
  • Facilitated onboarding training for both General Managers and Experience Managers along with ongoing training initiatives for field managers, including follow-up, check-ins to ensure trained tools and behaviors were being implemented in line with company expectations.
  • Translated corporate strategy into actionable plans, supporting team accountability through tools and best practices for services sales growth, training, and retention.
  • Reviewed and interpreted financial and operational reporting, including store visits and audit results.
  • Identified underperforming metrics and missing sales opportunities and developed strategies that leverage company programs, tools, and resources to improve and grow the business.
  • Was the subject matter expert and support partner to Service District Educators, DMs, GMs, and EMs within the districts through sharing of best practices that promote overall sales growth.

General Manager

Ulta Beauty
10.2015 - 04.2023
  • Attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse team of top talent
  • Training, coaching and developing direct reports
  • Meeting/Exceeding sales, profitability and operational goals through effective scheduling and planning
  • Identifying under-performing metrics and generating strategic solutions that leverage existing tools, programs and resources
  • Building a high-performance environment that inspires and encourages true teamwork
  • Added role of Retail Market Trainer February 2016- July 2017/ February 2021- January 2023
  • Responsible for the training and development of all externally hired and internally promoted store leaders, including ongoing operational training within the district
  • Supporting and collaborating with DM to assess results and identify where support is needed

Area Manager

Ulta Beauty
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Overseeing 3 stores, including my own, providing directional leadership for all in-store tasks
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with partners and leadership to assess and develop the business
  • Training, Coaching and developing direct reports
  • The ability to have strong collaboration and communication in order to influence, attract and retain a diverse team of top talent

Retail Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty
02.2013 - 09.2015
  • Prioritizing and executing product and marketing resets, pricing updates, inventory related tasks and replenishment
  • Supporting continuous improvement by implementing company programs
  • Overseeing the development of a diverse group of associates by building a high-performance environment that inspires and encourages growth
  • Protecting company assets and minimizing loss according to store standards and operating procedures, including workplace safety, inventory control and loss prevention

Education

High School Diploma -

Pear Blossom Inc
05.2007

Skills

    Leadership

    Communication

    Problem-solving

    Ability to Work Under Pressure

    Customer Service

    Teamwork

    Reliability

Timeline

Field Business Leader

Ulta Beauty
05.2023 - 01.2025

Area Manager

Ulta Beauty
07.2017 - 01.2019

General Manager

Ulta Beauty
10.2015 - 04.2023

Retail Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty
02.2013 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Pear Blossom Inc
HANNAH SANDUSKY