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Nicole Naumann

Woodhaven,MI

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Ulta Beauty Inc., excelling in multi-unit organizational leadership and operations management. Demonstrated expertise in P&L management and problem-solving, significantly enhancing team productivity and sales performance. Skilled in selling behaviors, building brand engagement, and influencing top-tier guest experience across 3 states.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Ulta Beauty Inc.

Field Business Leader
12.2019 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Lead 15 retail and salon doors through effective communication, training, and performance management strategies to support district P&L margins.
  • During store closures in 2020, worked directly with guest services to support omni channel business boom. Also, assisted in leadership structure changes, re-opening store locations and re-entering staffing levels.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and training. Facilitated continued education initiatives for the company in person and virtually with an attendance of over 30 associates twice a year.
  • Facilitated career fair presentations with schools in our district to support new talent acquisition & practiced consistent recruiting.
  • Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
  • Partnered with 15 store managers to identify and capitalize on sales trends and brand initiatives, leading selling behavior training and expectations around the guest experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.

Ulta Beauty Inc.

General Manager
09.2016 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Managed healthy income statement, diverse team of professionals, employee reviews, training, schedules, and human resources.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Drove year-over-year retail and salon business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

Ulta Beauty Inc.

Operations Manager
03.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Managed operations staff, inventory and supply chain to minimize shrink and increase sales capability to support a positive net operating profit.
  • Completed multiple new store set projects and accepted a stretch assignment as the market based set coordinator in the region, leading to on time and successful openings of new Ulta Beauty doors.

Ulta Beauty Inc.

Merchandise Manager
12.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
  • Lead team of task associates to ensure all process completed in a timely manner to support net operating profit.

Ulta Beauty Inc.

Beauty Advisor
07.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
  • Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty items based on client needs.

Target & Starbucks

Other Experience Includes
07.2006 - 06.2013

Education

Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI

Associates Degree from Business Administration

Skills

  • Multi- Unit organizational leadership
  • Operations management
  • Human resources management
  • P&L Statement management
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Field Business Leader

Ulta Beauty Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2025

General Manager

Ulta Beauty Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2019

Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2016

Merchandise Manager

Ulta Beauty Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2015

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
07.2013 - 03.2015

Other Experience Includes

Target & Starbucks
07.2006 - 06.2013

Henry Ford Community College

Associates Degree from Business Administration
Nicole Naumann