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Kristine Marie French

Kristine Marie French

Chesapeake,US

Summary

Accomplished sales/service professional with demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic approaches to drive brand loyalty and bottom-line profitability. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Impactful and successful manager talented in building teams and motivating personnel to new levels of performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Luxury Brand Manager - KIEHLS

Dillards Department Store
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2022 - Current
  • Meet/exceed sales targets through brand education, stellar customer service and follow up plans.
  • Inventory management and ordering to fulfill demand for daily sales/special events.
  • Strengthen brand awareness by coordinating in store events/cross department partnerships to maximize outreach.

Sales Manager

Kohls - Sephora
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales volume and profit margins.
  • Coached a team of 8+ sales reps in a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics to ensure targets were met or exceeded.

Certified Makeup Artist

Kristine Marie Artistry
Chesapeake, VA
01.2010 - 03.2022
  • Handled all administrative tasks relative to business including marketing, communications, scheduling and payments.
  • Coordinated teams of up to 10+ for styling at public and private events.
  • Built long term, meaningful relationships with clients for repeat business and consistent patronage.

Sales Manager/Content Coordinator

The Wedding Planner Magazine Of Hampton Roads
Charlottesville, VA
08.2011 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw distribution and networked for special events related to magazine such as launch party and bridal shows.
  • Collaborated with writers, photographers, stylists, designers and other vendors to develop and deliver high quality content.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share.

Education

Certificate - Esthetics

American Spirit Institute, Williamsburg, VA
05-2021

Completed a 600 hour program in Esthetics training with a focus on skincare.


Certificate - Makeup Artistry

Makeup Artist Studios, Richmond, VA
01-2011

Completed a short term intensive certification program with a focus on classic and bridal beauty.

Skills

  • Consultative selling
  • Relationship builder
  • Excellent Communication
  • Staff training, coaching and mentoring
  • Promotional planning and execution
  • Brand building

Timeline

Luxury Brand Manager - KIEHLS - Dillards Department Store
10.2022 - Current
Sales Manager - Kohls - Sephora
04.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Manager/Content Coordinator - The Wedding Planner Magazine Of Hampton Roads
08.2011 - 06.2014
Certified Makeup Artist - Kristine Marie Artistry
01.2010 - 03.2022
American Spirit Institute - Certificate, Esthetics
Makeup Artist Studios - Certificate, Makeup Artistry

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