Jin Sakakibara
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Christian Dior Couture, achieving over 400% sales growth and expanding top client networks. Expert in strategic planning and collaborative team development. Recognized for transforming market positioning and fostering high-performing teams. Specializes in CRM and achieving ambitious goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Boutique Director
Christian Dior Couture
Valley Fair
07.2022 - Current
- Restructured market positioning of Dior through gaining market share.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure Maison's goals were achieved.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the boutique.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Expanded and strengthened top client segment network.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Monitored employee output against set targets through ongoing assessments.
- Monitored trends from customer insights to enhance service levels above Maison's standards.
Boutique Manager
Christian Dior Couture
Ala Moana
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Led the opening of Women's Boutique in 2018, and Men's Boutique and Dior Cafe in 2019.
- Built and developed high-performing team.
- Increased sales volume by over 400% within first 3.5 years of opening.
- Generated $500K additional revenue annually through a charity event.
- Developed an Assistant Boutique Manager to seamlessly transition into the Boutique Manager position upon departure.
Boutique Manager/Boutique Assistant Manager
Chanel
Honolulu
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Devised and executed strategic business plans to boost profit margins.
- Secured consistent double-digit sales growth in all responsible departments.
- Managed VIP client relations with lifetime spending exceeding one million dollars.
- Responsible for WRTW seasonal buys for the boutique with allocated open-to-buy dollars.
- Appointed as the boutique representative of the 'Voice of the Client' survey initiative.
- Selected for a special project to support management teams at Bellagio and San Francisco boutiques.
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of associates dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
Interim Area Manager/Store Manager
Kate Spade
Honolulu
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Led comprehensive business operations for two top-performing locations nationwide.
- Spearheaded store opening achieving remarkable 98% growth in the second fiscal year's sales.
- Honored with the 2011 'Manager of the Year' award for outstanding performance nationwide.
- Appointed as the training manager across the San Francisco and Hawaii locations.
- Formed annual partnerships with YWCA to recruit additional clientele.
- Develop and implement strategies based on report analysis.
- Facilitated communication among District Manager, merchants, and corporate office regarding Hawaii market needs.
- Identified local brand marketing opportunities.
- Recruited, hired, and trained top talent.
Education
BA - International Relations
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2013
BA - Journalism – Broadcasting
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI05.2005
Skills
- Strategies and goals
- CRM
- Collaborative Team Development
- P&L Management
- Visual merchandising
- Operations
- Asset Protection
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Boutique Director
Christian Dior Couture
07.2022 - Current
Boutique Manager
Christian Dior Couture
09.2018 - 07.2022
Boutique Manager/Boutique Assistant Manager
Chanel
06.2012 - 08.2018
Interim Area Manager/Store Manager
Kate Spade
06.2009 - 06.2012
BA - International Relations
Hawaii Pacific University
BA - Journalism – Broadcasting
University of Hawaii
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