Kim Dequine
Lake Oswego,OR
Summary
With over 25 years of sales and management experience in the cosmetic and fragrance industry, this candidate brings a wealth of expertise to any role. As a fragrance certified professional, they have consistently surpassed sales and booking goals since 1989, earning recognition as a Customer Service All Star and Selling All Star at Nordstrom. In their previous position as an Assistant Cosmetic Department Manager, they successfully managed up to 105 employees while also excelling in visual merchandising and display. Building strong relationships with co-workers, employees, managers, and vendors is one of their strengths, and they are eager to focus on the vendor aspect of the business at this stage of their career. With a flexible schedule and a passion for travel, they are ready to find the perfect position in the perfect location. Training others and instilling enthusiasm for the products they love is something they truly enjoy, and their ability to multitask and achieve goals sets them apart. Committed and hardworking, they always give their utmost dedication to their job, fueled by their obsession with fragrance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Purple Innovation LLC
06.2021 - Current
My job is to recruit top talent, run the operations of the business, lead in sales and financial acumen, and implement new technology and practices.
YSL Counter Mgr, Fragrance Counter Mgr, Assistant Cosmetic Dpt Mgr, RA
Nordstrom
05.2003 - 01.2015
- Have had multiple promotions, including Selling and Customer Service All Star recognition as well as Pacesetter
- Attended Future Nordstrom Leaders training
- Managed very successful teams, counters, and businesses within Nordstrom
- Promoted several employees
- Trained, coached, scheduled up to 105 people
- Successfully managed multiple brands
- Skincare and Fragrance Certified
Benefit Cosmetic Counter Mgr
Meier & Frank
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Was recruited to move to location and open the Benefit cosmetic counter at the store
- Received recognition for over a 300% increase in business for the fiscal year!
Borghese Cosmetic Counter Manager
Nordstrom
05.2001 - 10.2002
- Managed the Borghese cosmetic counter business
- Received awards for exceptional service and for exceeding all goals for year
Chanel Cosmetic Counter Manager
Bon Marche
12.2000 - 05.2001
- Managed the Chanel counter business
- I received a perfect 100% Chanel Corporate shop, and was rewarded with recognition in the store and by the Chanel Executives from NYC
- Exceeded all business goals
Part-time Women's Fragrance Specialist
Dillards
04.2000 - 06.2000
- Sold women's fragrances part-time during the 6 months I lived there
Lancome Counter Manager
Meier & Frank
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Managed the Lancome counter
- Ordered, organized, and merchandised all inventory
- Managed a team of associates
- Scheduled and assigned all goals
- Managed a successful business and achieved all sales and booking goals
Elizabeth Arden Counter Mgr
Macy's
07.1995 - 08.1996
- Managed the Elizabeth Arden counter
- Responsible for all inventory, merchandising, and display
- Assigned goals and daily tasks, and scheduled for business
- Awarded #1 Elizabeth Arden counter of the year for increase in business company wide
Customer Service, Women's Department, and Lancome Counter Mgr
McCaulou's
06.1989 - 07.1995
- I trained all new hires in the store with registers and procedures, took care of all customer service and store employee issues
- I was in charge of all visual merchandising
- I ordered all store supplies
- I delegated daily tasks, and assigned goals
- I communicated with buyers and vendors weekly to order merchandise
- I enjoyed creating fashion shows, and had many successful events
- Through word of mouth, I became a personal shopper for many of the local winery and business owners
Education
High School Diploma - Hair, skin, nails
Vintage Academy of Hair Design
Napa, CA01.1989
Skills
- 30 years of management experience
- Emotionally intelligent,
- Detail-oriented
- Extremely organized and proficient with time management
- Competitive, focused and self-motivated to succeed
- Dependable and reliable
- Curious and passionate about learning
- Strong communication skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved a triple digit goal for the year.
- Awarded 'Customer Service All-Star' at Nordstrom for excellent sales, service, and customer feedback.
- Fragrance certified.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Purple Innovation LLC
06.2021 - Current
YSL Counter Mgr, Fragrance Counter Mgr, Assistant Cosmetic Dpt Mgr, RA
Nordstrom
05.2003 - 01.2015
Benefit Cosmetic Counter Mgr
Meier & Frank
11.2002 - 05.2003
Borghese Cosmetic Counter Manager
Nordstrom
05.2001 - 10.2002
Chanel Cosmetic Counter Manager
Bon Marche
12.2000 - 05.2001
Part-time Women's Fragrance Specialist
Dillards
04.2000 - 06.2000
Lancome Counter Manager
Meier & Frank
08.1996 - 06.1998
Elizabeth Arden Counter Mgr
Macy's
07.1995 - 08.1996
Customer Service, Women's Department, and Lancome Counter Mgr
McCaulou's
06.1989 - 07.1995
High School Diploma - Hair, skin, nails
Vintage Academy of Hair Design
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