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Lisa Lee

Lindenhurst,NY

Summary

Dynamic sales and customer service professional offering 15+ years of experience leading key growth initiatives with a passion for customer success and people strategies. Known as an expert in delivering creative, reliable, cost-effective human resources (HR) solutions that improve engagement in a fast-paced environment. Flexible, organized, and analytical with proven leadership experience that builds and leads motivated teams. Highly praised for work ethic, problem-solving and communication skills, and ability to build partnerships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Account Executive

Parlux LTD.
11.2022 - Current
  • Drove Macy's Herald Square business by 65% YTD resulting in a $80k increase.
  • Recruiting, hiring and motivating freelance to achieve established sales.
  • Utilizing Allworks to schedule freelance and maintain proper budget management.
  • Built relationships with Retail partners in Macy's and Ulta.
  • Two successful launches in Ulta introducing exclusively Billie Eilish fragrances bringing it to be A number 1 fragrance launch in 2023.
  • Collaborating with Retail partners in store to execute events to drive incremental business.
  • Work with retail partners on negotiating space and location in stores when it comes to product launches, and store rankings.
  • Training and developing freelance and store team on product knowledge to ensure 100% sell through.
  • Keeping track of inventory in all locations and calling out stock opportunities.

Merchandise Team Manager

Macy's
08.2020 - Current
  • Designed floor layouts, product displays, and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines, managing placement of 300+ SKUs
  • Led initiatives to promote holiday trends, generating $125K in sales and picking up 52% to store plan
  • Trained 6 staff on clothing rack and counter display coordination to optimize promotional effectiveness

Beauty Sales Manager

Macy's
03.2018 - Current
  • Designed and implemented sales strategies for women's skincare, cosmetics, and fragrances departments, exceeding $30M sales goal and achieving $32M+ in revenue
  • Trained and developed 18 Business Managers and Counter Managers on building sales, accountability, and creating a sales plan
  • Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management procedures, maintaining 99% inventory accuracy
  • Organized and coordinated schedules for 48 colleagues, optimizing coverage for expected customer demands
  • Conducted job interviews and led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback, achieving 90% employee retention rate

Beauty Department Manager

Macy's
11.2016 - Current
  • Hired new employees and managed performance of 26 employees, providing leadership opportunities for professional development
  • Directed day-to-day operations of $70M store independently in absence of Store Manager or Assistant Manager
  • Oversaw $200K store operating budget, product inventory, purchasing decisions, and sales development strategies, strategically allocating resources to optimize productivity

Cosmetics Counter Manager

Macy's
06.2015 - Current
  • Exceeded goals and boosted sales 40% by delivering excellent customer service and building stable clientele
  • Organized special events including themed facials and makeover parties to bring in customers
  • Processed up to 50 daily cash, credit, and gift card payments using store POS system

Professional Makeup Artist

Macy's
10.2014 - Current
  • Built thriving business by developing reputation for expert beauty product knowledge and artistry, maintaining robust schedule of 15 daily client appointments and continuously high referral rates
  • Updated and maintained customer information records such as beauty services provided, monitoring database with 4000 customers in total

Fragrance Specialist

Macy's
10.2013 - Current
  • Cultivated relationships with customers to assist in finding desired items and sizes, advising on current sales and promotions, locating out-of-stock items, and offering information on return and exchange policies
  • Completed opening and closing duties including counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits for store generating $110M in annual revenue
  • Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills including largest seminar for Ed Hardy fragrance launch with 65 attendees

Fragrance Sales Manager

Macy's
11.2007 - Current
  • Establish measures to promote diversity and drive equal access to opportunity and advancement for staff of 30
  • Deliver HR consultation services to leadership and department heads including payroll administration, 401K and OSHA compliance, as well as benefits and workers compensation
  • Develop and implement process improvements for complaint management, resulting in 98% increase in efficiency
  • Identify customer needs, maintain product knowledge, and provide recommendations to generate revenue and maximize sales by 60%
  • Build relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating costs to save 116% and successfully securing $1M contract
  • Monitor and verify up to 200 weekly customer orders, labeling, and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays

Shop Manager

Michael Kors
09.2021 - 11.2022

Work closely with retail partners to drive sales by providing an elevated customer experience through engagement, clienteling and hosting events.

  • Empower, motivate and train retail partners on product knowledge,sales and visual excellence to gain support.
  • Align with retail management partners on all Michael Kors business needs and standards.
  • Ensure visual excellence is consistently maintained throughout all FOB's.
  • Monitor customer preferences to determine focus on sales.
  • Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
  • Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with employees as well as customers.

Education

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -

Nassau Community College
06.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Kronos
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • MYSHIP
  • Allwork
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Brand Awareness
  • Performance Tracking
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Retail Sales
  • Product Knowledge

Personal Information

Title: Retail Account Executive

Timeline

Retail Account Executive

Parlux LTD.
11.2022 - Current

Shop Manager

Michael Kors
09.2021 - 11.2022

Merchandise Team Manager

Macy's
08.2020 - Current

Beauty Sales Manager

Macy's
03.2018 - Current

Beauty Department Manager

Macy's
11.2016 - Current

Cosmetics Counter Manager

Macy's
06.2015 - Current

Professional Makeup Artist

Macy's
10.2014 - Current

Fragrance Specialist

Macy's
10.2013 - Current

Fragrance Sales Manager

Macy's
11.2007 - Current

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -

Nassau Community College
Lisa Lee