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Accomplished executive manager with vast knowledge of business development and the luxury retail market. Gifted speaker with exemplary presentation and marketing skills that include brand messaging, merchandising, and obtaining buy-in towards an organization’s mission and values. Proven ability to set and exceed profitability goals using strong marketing initiatives and high-quality program development and execution. Excels at largescale strategic planning, workflow optimization, and spearheading complex projects based on best practices and change management methodologies.------------------------------------------Career Highlights:Catapulted annual sales by 28% by energizing team leaders and engaging sales associates via team recognition and by instituting innovative Return to Learn.Oversaw a high-volume retail location generating $11 million in annual sales revenue from a large customer base comprising the highest daily foot traffic in the company.Sky-rocketed client data capture rates from 8% to 48% and conversions from 11% to 20%. Recruited, assembled, and trained a new management team as well as 40 new stylists.Spearheaded a second flagship location for rag & bone in New York City.Hosted comprehensive sales training and product knowledge seminars for regional staff members.Catalyzed the opening of two stores; handled recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and team building.Slashed payroll expenses by 30% after implementing systems to audit and restrict expenses.Launched five stores including New York Tokidoki, which exceeded monthly expectations by 20%.Propelled annual sales from $8 million to $12 million, attaining the highest sales volume in company history by curating a collaborative team environment that emphasized efforts of all employees.

Listed skills include Styling, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Loss Prevention, and 29 others.

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  Fashion Institute Of Technology

  Management