• Backup for the Product Marketing Manager• Partnered to organize branch events focused on strengthening Supplier Relations. • Analyze daily sales reports and forecasts, communicating GP and inventory issues to sales• Review and help resolve branch inventory issues, receiving problems or discrepancies• Quote pricing and lead times including special price requests/ ship and debits for sales• Quote Accelerator coordinator for Western Region, 11 branches, and corporate accounts• Provide technician data, certifications, PPAPs and specs as requested• Prepare monthly financial reports and result summaries • Assist in expediting when routine results are not satisfactory and elevating is needed• Regularly attend all supplier training sessions and promotional roll-outs• Cross train with other Product Marketing Managers on their suppliersAccomplishments: Earned the New Business Challenge Award within the local office as well as the New Business Challenge for the Western Region in 2015, 2016, 2017.

Assists in directing all sales, clienteling and operational activities in this luxury bath and body store. Interviewed, hired and supervised a staff of 8 employees. Creates sales goals and weekly business reports and recap for conference call. Manages ordering and maintaining of product and supply inventories. Prepared store merchandise and signage for corporate visual floor sets.Promoted and managed in-store marketing events, such as private shopping events, partnerships with other boutiques and fashion’s night out. Led multiple product training sessions. Built database of customers and contacted them on upcoming sales and special events. Partnered with mall management and marketing department on promotional activities. Traveled to private shopping events to promote the brand.Accomplishments: Earned Molton Brown USA Excellence Award for the largest sales increase out of all US stores in 2012.

Manage all aspects of producing and selling the company’s line of purses. Work with artists on designs, seasonal products and limited editions. Collaborate with production team in China on manufacturing. Organize logistics for transporting finished goods from China to the warehouse and to clients worldwide. Oversee warehouse and support staff, and coordinate distribution via UPS.Analyze costs and competitive market to project sales and set prices. Market the handbags to both commercial and individual clients through tradeshows, social networking sites and Internet referrals. Maintain company website and manage SEO responsibilities. Answer telephones and provide information on prices and shipping. Administer AP/AR and payroll through Paychex. Accomplishments: Led efforts resulting in 30% annual increases in sales each consecutive year. Built company from $225K in annual sales to over $1 million during down market. Set up a successful eCommerce site which includes international payments.

Directed all retail and salon activities at this high-end cosmetics store. Interviewed, hired and supervised a staff of 30 employees. Created schedules and maximized productivity while minimizing expenses. Prepared store merchandise for weekly corporate advertisements. Calculated hours/commissions for payroll.Promoted and managed in-store marketing events, such as makeovers. Led multiple product training sessions. Built database of customers and contacted them on upcoming sales and special events. Partnered with mall management on promotional activities. Traveled to other stores to assist pre-opening teams.Accomplishments: Earned Ulta Club of Excellence Award for posting the largest sales increase out of 200 stores in 2006. Received highest marks for sales, customer service and shrink. Developed multiple supervisors and managers.

Oversaw a staff of 8 workers in the Softlines Department, that generated over $1 million in annual sales. Interviewed, hired and trained employees. Assisted at 8 new store openings in the region.Accomplishments: Recognized for achieving the Largest Department Sales Increase. Received “Outstanding Service Award” for Community Reach. Named to district’s Top Ten Team Trainer List. Promoted from Cashier, Shoe Supervisor and Team Lead.