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Jezsire Garland

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Driven by a passion for beauty and excellence, I leveraged my expertise in makeup application and product knowledge at Macy's to drive significant sales growth and lead teams to success. Skilled in retail and sales management, I excel in customer service, fostering relationships that enhance client satisfaction and loyalty. My leadership and adaptability have consistently resulted in achieving and surpassing sales targets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

MAC Counter Manager

Macy's
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2023 - Current

- Attend brand specific schools and virtual trainings as needed
- Understand how brand training, events and product strategies drive sales.
- Review and analyze business performance - daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results.
- Review productivity levels, provide coaching/feedback, and partner store leadership on team performance.
- Be a product educator and beauty enthusiast.
- Introduce customers to beauty products and build a rapport to identify hidden needs.
- Self-motivated to stay current on brand related product knowledge and beauty trends.
- Build trust and foster teamwork across the entire Beauty department.
- Offer the customer compelling experiences, opportunities to discover products, and relationships that keep her coming back.
- Clearly model behavior and articulate activities that support elevating the customer experience.
- Leverage My Client.

- Provide outstanding service - whether that be in person, virtually or on the phone.
- Drive client acquisition through awareness and engagement in our Loyalty program.
- Recruit, train, coach, motivate, and develop associates on company policies, procedures, product knowledge, and team/individual productivity goals.
- Train Beauty team on specific brand.

- Support on boarding internal and external new team members.
- Ensure timely processing of new receipts, damages, testers, and return to vendors (RTVs).
- Present a clean well-maintained beauty department with associates following Macy's hygiene standards.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented
- Connects the business priorities to the daily activities of all associates.
- Understand how brand training, events and product strategies drive sales.
- Communicate with the vendor and store leadership to execute events based on the marketing calendar to achieve the sales plan.

Prestige Manager

Macy's
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2022 - 03.2025

- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.

- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.

- Help drive sales and optimize customer service throughout Macy's Beauty department. As the Prestige cosmetics authority across multiple brands & assist as a beauty advocate who consistently role models a best-in-class service experience by helping customers and training colleagues.

Fragrance Sales Associate

Macy's
Tampa, FL
06.2016 - 05.2022

- Uses clientele program to maintain customer profile and contact information to increase personal sales.
- Maintains proper presentation, organization, storing and replenishment of stock.
- Participates in pre-selling which helps to drive sales and events to maximize sales.
- Ensure timely processing of receipts, damages, testers and returns to vendors.
- Adhere to loss prevention control and compliance procedures.
- Sold fragrances and related merchandise to customers with technique and professional selling skills.
- Participated and planned Macy's fashion shows and outside events by coordinating with personal businesses to help drive sales.
- Have been promoted to various positions within Macy's.
- Finished top 10 in fragrances with $500k+ sales within the last year.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Developed strong rapport and provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and Macy's credit cards while providing details about key benefits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Listened to customers needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Sales Manager

BCBGMAXAZRIA
Tampa, FL
09.2015 - 06.2017

- Motivated and inspired team to provide exceptional customer service.
- Developed exceptional relationships with current and prospective clients.
- Created and maintained a personal clientele book with regular communication and customer follow ups.
- Actively participated in merchandising products; such as floor changeovers, product transfers.
- Responsible for hiring and managing a high impact team with diverse objectives and responsibilities.
- Continuously coached and trained team to develop brand awareness and loyalty.
- Created the customer experience while focusing on strategic leadership and excellence.
- Managed sales audits.

Team Member

Panera Bread
Rensselaer, NY
03.2013 - 09.2015

- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
- Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering requests in system.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bishop Maginn Catholic High Scool
Albany, NY
05-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Skills

- Retail & Sales Management - Driving Sales, meeting targets, and leading a team

- Makeup Application & Product Knowledge - Expertise in cosmetics, skincare, and beauty trends

- Customer Service & Client Relations - Building relationships, handling concerns, ensuring satisfaction

- Event Planning & Execution - Organizing in store promotions, coordinating team, and maximizing engagement

-Leadership - Training, mentoring, and motivating staff

Time management - Balancing responsibilities and meeting deadlines

- Communication and Interpersonal skills - Effectively engaging with clients, employees, and corporate teams

- Adaptability & Resilience - Handling high-pressure retail environments and shifting priorities

Timeline

MAC Counter Manager

Macy's
03.2023 - Current

Prestige Manager

Macy's
06.2022 - 03.2025

Fragrance Sales Associate

Macy's
06.2016 - 05.2022

Sales Manager

BCBGMAXAZRIA
09.2015 - 06.2017

Team Member

Panera Bread
03.2013 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Bishop Maginn Catholic High Scool

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Bellevue University
Jezsire Garland