SARAH LIPP
Perkasie,PA
Summary
Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Store Design, Development & Facilities
Under Armour
10.2022 - Current
- Provide strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Support strategic plan and execution of DTC growth in North America
- Collaborate closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Manage large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implement innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
- Oversee the planning and budgeting of Store Design, Construction, Fixture Procurement, and Store Facilities for more than 200 locations.
Manager, Retail Facilities
Under Armour
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversee the management of the maintenance and repair program for over 200+ retail locations across North America and Mexico
- Compile and distribute quarterly monthly accrual and asset protection reports and weekly executive leadership reports
- Manage team of 3 regional facilities professionals
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits, managing a yearly budget of over $5M.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Shop Operations/ Sr. Store Development Specialist
Under Armour
03.2014 - 07.2021
- Space planning for Mall Specialty, Key accounts & Indy accounts
- Drive shop-in-shop experience and perform all related SIS install functions
- Facilities management for Wholesale / Specialty retailers for fixture/ mannequins/ electrical/ digital SIS elements
- Manage day to day maintenance and repair requests and operational needs for DTC fleet including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/ life/ safety, etc. via Service Channel platform
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
- Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
- Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Education
Certification - Construction Project Management
07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Nutrition Studies
Women's Varsity Soccer – 4 yr. starter, Coaches' Award 2002, Captain
Skills
- Construction / Facilities Management
- Store Design & Development
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Project Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Team Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Budget management
Connex Women In Action Grant Recipient
This grant will allow me to advance my professional development in the facilities/construction fields. I am currently pursing a CFM certification through IFMA.
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Store Design, Development & Facilities - Under Armour
10.2022 - Current
Manager, Retail Facilities - Under Armour
07.2021 - 05.2022
Shop Operations/ Sr. Store Development Specialist - Under Armour
03.2014 - 07.2021
Columbia University - Certification, Construction Project Management
West Chester University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition Studies
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