Leslie Hanson

• Achieved company growth by implementing strategic marketing plans and business development initiatives.
• Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
• Mentored team members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
• Cultivated high-performance organizational culture, aligning employee goals with corporate objectives and rewarding excellence.

Drove a + 8% increase in sales during Feb. leading a team of 7 leaders for a 11 million dollar store.

• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Drove a +12 million yearly business with six assistant managers, three leaders and four specialists. Responsible for an associate team of +100 with 8 designers.

-Led my team through a relocation and remodel Oct-Dec 2018.

-Currently making all quarters of sales, increasing design services by 60%, Bridal Registry by 40%.

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedule.

-Drove a +47 million business annually. Responsible for the total multi-unit operation including Human Resources, Softlines, Hardlines, Home,Grocery, Online, Logistics, and Cosmetics.

-Lead a team of six executives, twelve managers and over three hundred team members.

-Lead a team through adoption of culture and engagement for a +35 point improvement in engagement in two years.

-Developed a strong leadership team and promoted five executives to district level leaders.

-Acted as District Community Captain for the NJ district. Responsible for driving community engagement results for eleven stores partnering with the American Cancer Society and the United Way.

- Led a team of four executives, nine managers and over one hundred team members in a +17 million operation.

-Drove a +25 point improvement in engagement over a two year period.

-Promoted three executives to district level positions.

-Acted as District Community Captain for the Pittsburgh district with ten stores.

-Performed executive core roles including Guest Service, Softlines, Home, and Logistics. Responsible for leading seven managers.

- Drove #1 sales results for Cosmetics/Fragrances, Spring/Summer 2009-2012.

-Exceeded expectations for driving GWP goals for 4/4 cosmetic companies 2010-2012,

-Awarded #1 Cosmetic Department Executive recognition, Fall season 2012

-Store Trainer for the Magic Selling Program and District Trainer for My Client Service roll out.

-Developed a high performing team of seven counter managers, and +60 associates.

-Responsible for driving a cosmetic, fragrance and salon business of +4 million annually.

-Led a team of four managers and +60 associates.

-Drove #1 Prestige Cosmetic Business,, 2006/2007.

Held various positions within the Cosmetic Field including Area Sales Manager for Estee Lauder responsible for 11 accounts. Counter Manager for Estee Lauder, Clinique and Lancome.

• Established performance metrics for sales team members, driving accountability and goal-oriented behavior across the organization.
• Organized successful product launch events, generating buzz and increasing brand awareness among consumers.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the company.

Cosmetic Counter Manager for Bobbie Brown, Clinique and La Prarie.