Miki Sussal
New York,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
CH Carolina Herrera
06.2022 - Current
- Recruit top talent and manages full cycle recruitment process for 17 stores for all positions across all levels of experience
- Strategizes with Senior Leaders and Hiring Managers for the recruitment process
- Interacts with Pyramid Heads to assess recruitment needs and collect job descriptions for the purpose of filling open positions effectively and efficiently.
- Assists in compiling reports and make recommendations on continuous improvement efforts
- Support general HR functions such as exit interviews, new hire orientation, training, and development.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
Recruiter
Apple
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage full-cycle recruitment process of high-volume requisitions for internal corporate rotations
- Source and recruit for high volume retail store market with 35+ stores spanning 11 states
- Partner with store leadership teams across the United States to maintain clear understanding of current and potential vacancies in Apple retail stores and conduct competency and behavioral based interviews
- Manage and execute an Instagram hiring pilot that includes working across time zones with global business partners
- Spearheaded a hiring campaign for over 15 specialty business roles and developed recruitment processes the within market.
Flagship Assistant Store Manager
Intermix
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed overall team performance and operational functions for the $9 million flagship Soho location
- Held staff of 30 accountable to a high standard of excellence
- Fostered team's ongoing growth and development through training
- Ensured the store is on target to achieve financial targets through monitoring and improvement of measurable statistics that drive the business
- Protected all company assets by adhering to all loss prevention and operational policies and procedure
- Oversaw the development of clientele by implementing strategic initiatives that build customer base and increase repeat business.
Store Manager
Jack Rogers
11.2013 - 04.2020
- Managed daily operations and administrative functions for the Madison Avenue flagship store
- Ensured sales goals are achieved and strategizes methods to surpass previous year’s sales
- Recruited, hired and trained sales associates, interns and other staff members
- Purchased store apparel, attended trade shows and negotiated with third-party vendors regularly
- Maintained store inventory and ensured visual merchandising standards were consistent with a contemporary retail environment
- Encouraged sales associates to develop a loyal client base and strong product knowledge.
Store Manager
Tous
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Directed all retail activities for 2 fine jewelry, handbag and accessories shops
- Organized and executed in-store and corporate events to expand client base
- Collaborated with marketing department to cultivate relationships with networking groups
- Hired, trained and supported employees at multiple locations
- Managed store operational expenses and analyzed business trends to streamline inventory and distribution process
- Provided effective coaching to sales associates to ensure goals were achieved.
District Shop Manager
Equinox Fitness Club
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed 9 shops and over 50 employees (including individual managers)
- Directed and monitored shop merchandise and visual presentation
- Increased business through promotions, special events and personal customer interaction
- Administered recruiting, interviewing and training process for all staff and managers.
Store Co-Manager
Ann Taylor
05.2005 - 03.2009
- Managed over 85 employees in a high-volume retail environment
- Facilitated activities to achieve store goals including sales objectives, client service, human resources management, payroll and operating expenses
- Possessed strong knowledge of internal reports to maximize store performance and react to business trends
- Maintained relationships with store merchants to coordinate product assortment
- Created an environment that emphasized customer service.
Associate Store Manager
Gap
07.2004 - 05.2005
- Managed 100 employees from sales associates through assistant managers
- Supported assistant managers and sales associates in achieving productivity standards
- Facilitated staff recruiting and interviewing process
- Managed coverage of all areas of the sales floor to maintain and exceed sales-generation focus.
Manager for Men’s Sportswear and Collections
Bloomingdales
06.2001 - 07.2004
- Managed approximately 30 employees
- Directed $9 million department by leading by example and motivating a selling team
- Ensured understanding of procedures/policies, exposure standards and shortage awareness.
Assistant Manager for European Collections
Saks Fifth Avenue
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Managed 10 sales associates in a luxury retail environment
- Handled profitability, sales and inventory control
- Recruited, trained and developed sales associates
- Collaborated with vendor representatives to execute trunk shows.
Education
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY01.1997
Liberal Arts
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT01.1994
Timeline
Recruiter
CH Carolina Herrera
06.2022 - Current
Recruiter
Apple
04.2021 - 06.2022
Flagship Assistant Store Manager
Intermix
07.2020 - 02.2021
Store Manager
Jack Rogers
11.2013 - 04.2020
Store Manager
Tous
05.2012 - 11.2013
District Shop Manager
Equinox Fitness Club
05.2009 - 01.2012
Store Co-Manager
Ann Taylor
05.2005 - 03.2009
Associate Store Manager
Gap
07.2004 - 05.2005
Manager for Men’s Sportswear and Collections
Bloomingdales
06.2001 - 07.2004
Assistant Manager for European Collections
Saks Fifth Avenue
08.2000 - 06.2001
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
Liberal Arts
University of Hartford