Reported to the International Director and worked directly with our headquarters in FranceResponsible for P&L results for boutiques and corporate retail; monitor store profitability and manage budgetsEnsure compliance with all operational policies and procedures with customs officials for all product imports Implemented comprehensive ERP solution to manage inventory, customer relationships and financial applicationsSuccessfully forecasting financial and operational business… Show more Reported to the International Director and worked directly with our headquarters in FranceResponsible for P&L results for boutiques and corporate retail; monitor store profitability and manage budgetsEnsure compliance with all operational policies and procedures with customs officials for all product imports Implemented comprehensive ERP solution to manage inventory, customer relationships and financial applicationsSuccessfully forecasting financial and operational business strategy by leveraging YoY data and stock analysisImproved the pricing model, increased the average margin by protecting boutique margin and limiting the need for markdown allowanceAdjusted operations to maximize resources and avoid loss by reviewing processes and continues training Show less

Reported to the Executive VP of ZILLI USA and worked directly with our headquarters in FranceServed as the key liaison between Corporate Headquarters in France and US operationsSuccessfully opened the first DOS ZILLI flagship in New York and oversaw the expansion into the Washington, DC marketNegotiated and drafted agreements between vendors and partners to ensure mutual successMaintained open communication with HQ to ensure optimal inventory for maximum sell-thru and… Show more Reported to the Executive VP of ZILLI USA and worked directly with our headquarters in FranceServed as the key liaison between Corporate Headquarters in France and US operationsSuccessfully opened the first DOS ZILLI flagship in New York and oversaw the expansion into the Washington, DC marketNegotiated and drafted agreements between vendors and partners to ensure mutual successMaintained open communication with HQ to ensure optimal inventory for maximum sell-thru and marginResponsible for cash-flow analysis and sales forecast for all US marketsWorked on state audits to duly comply with sale tax requirementsWorked closely with management to determine staffing requirements, identified and recommended potential candidatesManaged press relations in the US and event planning to enhance brand awareness and recognitionContributed to the US media plan and the marketing strategy while identifying strategic partnershipsWorked closely with payroll and legal services to develop employee handbook and policies Show less

Worked directly with the COO on a wide range of organizational projects, including sales and marketing, business-process and operating procedures, and merger integration.