Accomplished director with extensive sales strategy expertise and proven history of successful client relationship management. Aiming to utilize 20 years of business planning and sales leadership expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Sales and Education- North America
NEST New York
08.2022 - Current
Talent Development, Led high-performing sales team, providing ongoing coaching and performance evaluation.
Grew felid team 6x, over 100 support colleagues
Fostered a culture of innovation within the field sales team by encouraging fresh approach to drive retail sales
Continue to evolve team structure, recruited and elevated key leadership roles
Implemented events and education strategy throughout North America
Sr. Director, Store Manager
Macy’s
09.2012 - 08.2022
Part of Macy's organization for 10 years, held various roles, District Manager, Womens's & Dir. Ast Store Manager
National Development Program for Store Managers, Charter Team Member for Sales Floor tech roll out, Divisional Lead for Business Acumen Training, District Lead, Omni channel success
2 locations, promoted 2x larger volume location in 2020
Optimized store success by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among 16 executives, 250 colleagues
Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth, i.e navigating covid-19, 3+ remodels, 4 largest beauty business
Hired and promoted 10+ executives to larger roles
Support D, E & I with balanced diverse executive team
Culture Score 90+%
Community Involvement: providing $15,000 in grants to local non-profits supporting women’s issues and Humane Society
Project Manager
Manhattan Beachwear
01.2007 - 01.2012
Managed private label projects with Pac Sun, key role in pilot program for Wal-Mart, executed close out projects for piece good usage and sell end of season goods
Sales Planner
Manhattan Beachwear
01.2007 - 01.2012
Responsible for purchasing piece goods, projections, managed financial and available to sell to maximize profit
Entry Level Sales Representative
Manhattan Beachwear
01.2007 - 01.2012
In store brand representative and merchandising for private label brands
Opened and managed new markets and existing accounts in CA/ Hawaii
Education
BA -
Vanguard University
01.2008
Skills
Agile & Engaged Leader
Strategic Business Planning
People Management
Verbal and written communication
Remote Leader
References
Brenda West, CEO Manhattan Beachwear, 949-230-1015
Sue Sparks, Retired Flagship Vice President, Store Manager, 714-357-9722
Melanie Lewis, Executive Director, The Pink Journey Foundation, 949-697-1021