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New York City Metropolitan Area

Develop all training programs for a broad range of client accounts. Deliver comprehensive digital tutorials, tools, and materials to the field team, including client standards, visual merchandising directives, sales plans, brand promotion, and customer care. Manage scheduling and coordination of projects. Present training and reports to clients identifying specific market needs. Adapt and communicate last minute client requests.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Write, build, and implement precise digital store visit reports tailored to each client’s requirements.• Lead Field Training Associates on brand initiatives to ensure accurate reporting.• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Business Development, Field Operations, and the Recruiting teams to ensure 100% execution of all client projects..

Lead a team of 6 district managers and 30 field merchandisers throughout the Northeast region. Utilize exceptional skills and monitor quarterly and yearly budgets with keen focus on cost control and meeting sales goals. Manage team travel schedules to facilitate business. Steer team to accelerate staff skillset in line with organizational merchandising objectives. Apply effective methodologies and assess manager's performances to ensure quality work and compliance with relevant standards / policies. Deliver and interpret market intelligence from the field to facilitate client feedback within market. Implement a credible approach and provide information to answer team's questions about in-store projects and priorities to meet and exceed client's needs.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Surpassed product sales goals throughout the Northeast Region• Enabled achievement of full business potential by adding organized program management to each territory.• Redesigned and aligned territories by executing proven expertise to ensure efficiency across the Northeast.• Lead both internal and external third-party programs for clients such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, Kohl’s,and Macy’s.• Implemented and developed sales strategies after the Haggar acquisition.

Northeast

Remote, Ny,Nj,Pa

Act as project manager for a territory encompassing areas of NY, NJ, and PA. Directly manage 40 full and part time employees while leading recruitment, hiring, and training efforts within the district. Build high performance teams and guide staffing processes to meet client expectations. Engage with clients and collaborate across departments to address and resolve arising issues in a timely fashion. Key Accomplishments:-Achieved a near doubling of growth within assigned district through exceptional performance and leadership efforts.-Lead territory planning and project execution for new clients; maintain a 97%+ execution rate on successfully completed projects. -Assign and oversee all projects including audits, compliance, and reset merchandising from execution to completion for high profile clients such as Lowes, Home Depot, Proctor and Gamble, Kraft, Mondelez, 7-11, Macy’s, Dollar General, Wal-Mart, and Target.-Maintain a 90% retention rate within the district while managing the most densely populated area in the company.

Rockaway, Nj

Managed multiple projects simultaneously partnering with the Visual Team. Collaborated with buying, operation, and planning teams to establish key strategies for streamlined operations in order to fully maximize customer engagement. Managed project scheduling and communications to comply with stringent deadlines. Led merchandise introductions and roll out of new or test items. Key Accomplishments:Optimized product SKU counts within allotted footage to maximize sales within each product category.

Demonstrated entrepreneurship to connect with customers and create business.Utilized systems and programs including point of sale and MPOS to place orders and manage inventory.Tracked store sales and implemented ways to improve sales.Ensured a positive customer service experience.

Nyc/Nj

Directed and organized a broad range of merchandising initiatives for apparel and beauty brands. Delivered comprehensive training to store managers and associates on merchandising, sales plans, brand promotion, customer care, and company standards. Managed scheduling and coordination of training seminars. Visited retailers and produced reports to identify specific market needs. Developed key relationships with clients. Key Accomplishments:Implemented merchandising and training for cosmetic and apparel brands including Rachel Zoe, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Ben Sherman, Lucky Brand, Converse, Puma, Timberland, Jockey, LF USA Handbags, SuperGoop!, Liebeskind, T3, Adrianna Papell, and Spanx in various high end retail stores.Provided in-depth training to managers and employees which increased sales in all doors.Selected by executive management to lead the introduction of the Rachel Zoe clothing line to high end retailers.

Nj/Ny

Small business owner providing wedding makeup consultation, with responsibility for managing on and off-site events and trial appointments. Served as Team Lead for freelance makeup teams at MAC, Urban Decay Cosmetics, and Bourjois Cosmetics. Accountability for managing in-store promotional events at Sephora, Bloomingdales, and Nordstrom. Key Accomplishments:Consistently achieved and surpassed sales goals.

Short Hills, Nj

Managed customer service, merchandising and operations functionsTrained and developed sales staffMet and exceeded retail sales goals

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Business Management

Graduated with a degree in Fashion Business Management while also starting a freelance Makeup Artistry Business.

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