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Michelle Hite

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Highly analytical and data-driven e-commerce professional with hands-on experience overseeing website experience and online sales. Skillful in leading product road maps, troubleshooting online website issues, optimizing website functionality, and developing campaigns. Results-oriented professional possessing great grasp of user experience, merchandising and web analytics paired with thorough knowledge of site content and SEO. Detailed understanding of e-commerce operations, digital marketing tactics, program and project management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Global eCommerce Manager

PADI WORLDWIDE
09.2022 - Current
  • Define and execute e-commerce strategy for eLearning, Certification Cards and PADI Gear as it relates to traffic acquisition, sales and conversion
  • Develop and manage product road map with Product & Tech teams from product scope, architect solution, testing and delivery
  • Manage onsite merchandising program for key products across digital platforms including Shopify, Drupal and Commerce Tool
  • Develop and lead team on website content strategy and UX flow to ensure the site is optimized for SEO and conversion
  • Directly manage website, SEO and affiliates digital marketing channels
  • Report on sales performance and deliver forecasts for key business units, while tracking website KPIs
  • Increased Certification Card revenue by +55% through e-commerce merchandising and cross-promotional strategy
  • Increased gross profit for PADI Gear by +47% with pivot in product development strategy

Senior Global eCommerce and Site Experience Manager

TOO FACED COSMETICS
03.2018 - 08.2022
  • Strategize and manage Site Experience road map including; new functionality, optimizations and 3rd party integrations
  • Manage site developers backlog, ensuring prioritization, scope and timely delivery is upheld
  • Lead site experience and merchandising strategy to launch e-commerce campaigns
  • Collaborate with digital marketing and analytics teams to develop promotional calendar based on monthly sale goals
  • Perform maintenance and QA to ensure optimal conversion paths from entry to check-out
  • Manage site merchandiser, overseeing strategic merchandising plan, sku set-up, product and category page creation and on-going optimizations
  • Work with SEO partners to ensure relevant product information across site and technical SEO optimizations are implemented
  • Partner with global affiliates to advise and liaise on flagship marketing strategy for acquisition, retention and conversion
  • Site Projects include; Site Re-platform & Redesign, Global sites, Shade Finder, Gift Guide, Virtual Bundles, Quick View, Campaign landing pages, etc.

eCommerce Site Experience & Project Manager

URBAN DECAY COSMETICS
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Oversee site operations; managing site experience from digital assets, site content, promotional set-up and development projects
  • Own all Digital engineering projects from creation to completion - scope, project objectives, timeline and managing stakeholders
  • Plan and execute new product launches and activations
  • Manage on-going requests for site assets and content with creative teams; including kick-off, asset details and prioritization
  • Oversee site merchandising partner, providing merchandising content plan, product and promotional details and ensuring proper set up and QA
  • Manage engineer support partners and tickets, providing final UAT and approval
  • Site Projects include; Virtual Try-on & CRM integration, Engraving, Store locator, Live chat, Refer a friend, Campaign landing pages, etc.

Digital Marketing Account & Project Manager

LUCID FUSION
10.2013 - 05.2016
  • Manage client accounts and retain ongoing relationships through communicating project status, managing expectations, and providing proactive account recommendations
  • Concept and plan framework for digital marketing, advertising and social media initiatives
  • Manage and collaborate with contractors, vendors and internal teams to ensure project goals are met; includes website builds, app development, CRM campaigns, landing pages, etc
  • Budget, create scopes of work and schedules for new projects
  • Plan, prioritize and allocate resources for multiple projects, exhibiting flexibility and ability to adjust project plans
  • Perform budget analysis throughout project lifespan and report on project performance
  • Work with Accounting team to manage project invoices and expenses
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed

Marketing Coordinator, International

GUTHY|RENKER
09.2012 - 09.2013

Marketing Coordinator

INTEGRATED MARKETING SERVICE
06.2011 - 08.2012

Client Services Coordiantor

INTEGRATED MARKETING SERVICES
06.2010 - 05.2011

Education

Double Major in Marketing and Business Administration -

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
05.2010

Skills

  • E-commerce, merchandising, user experience, digital marketing strategy and execution
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with focus on website and digital
  • Shopify, Commerce Tools, Drupal, Demandware and NetSuite platform experience
  • JIRA, Basecamp, Wrike experience
  • Front-end and back-end development knowledge
  • Creative Agency and Brand experience
  • Team development
  • PC and Mac proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook/Entourage

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travel
  • Food
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Kids

Timeline

Senior Global eCommerce Manager

PADI WORLDWIDE
09.2022 - Current

Senior Global eCommerce and Site Experience Manager

TOO FACED COSMETICS
03.2018 - 08.2022

eCommerce Site Experience & Project Manager

URBAN DECAY COSMETICS
06.2016 - 02.2018

Digital Marketing Account & Project Manager

LUCID FUSION
10.2013 - 05.2016

Marketing Coordinator, International

GUTHY|RENKER
09.2012 - 09.2013

Marketing Coordinator

INTEGRATED MARKETING SERVICE
06.2011 - 08.2012

Client Services Coordiantor

INTEGRATED MARKETING SERVICES
06.2010 - 05.2011

Double Major in Marketing and Business Administration -

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Michelle Hite