Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Connex Women In Action Grant Recipient
SARAH LIPP

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

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager, Store Design, Development & Facilities

Under Armour
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results
  • Support strategic plan and execution of DTC growth in North America
  • Manage large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
  • 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 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw the management of the maintenance and repair program for over 200+ retail locations across North America and Mexico
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits, managing a yearly budget of over $5M
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management

Shop Operations/ Sr. Store Development Specialist

Under Armour
03.2014 - 07.2021

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager

Under Armour
03.2007 - 03.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Nutrition Studies

West Chester University

Certification - Construction Project Management

Columbia University, New York, NY
07-2024

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

Accomplishments

Achievement in conducting proactive HVAC unit replacements to modernize equipment, foster energy and maintenance savings with new technology, maximize warranties, reduce downtime, improve store comfort levels and budget proactively in order to achieve short-term and long-term savings.

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Store Design, Development & Facilities - Under Armour
10.2022 - Current
Manager, Retail Facilities - Under Armour
07.2021 - 09.2022
Shop Operations/ Sr. Store Development Specialist - Under Armour
03.2014 - 07.2021
Regional Visual Merchandising Manager - Under Armour
03.2007 - 03.2014
West Chester University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition Studies
Columbia University - Certification, Construction Project 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.

SARAH LIPP