Sonic tool manufacturer with an online presence, sold nationally in over 800 Ulta Stores,HSN and online.Responsibilities:* Establish and execute sales goals throughout the U.S. for ULTA stores* Execute the sales strategy, provide leadership, mentor and coach, strategically placed Field Sales Team and exceed sales goals in all Ulta doors nationally* Develop business model and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s sales goals* Increased sales over 36% from previous year from $1.1m to $1.5m in comp business * Put in place infrastructure and systems to support the success of the sales function* Define and oversee sales staff compensation and incentive programs that motivate the sales team to achieve their sales targets* Ensure sales and management performance through timely reporting and analysis of weekly and monthly sales data* Monitor sales performance, review territory door rotation, selling skill enhancement, product knowledge, in-store support activities, and organizational time management.

Plan and implement Pivot-Point Curriculum and Educational Programs for students within the program. Communicate class content to the students so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational objectives.

Developed financial, soft-skill training in up-selling systems as well as Retail systems to increase revenue and profitability in 1200 salons, and develop Camille Albane USA New Franchisee Systems.Responsibilities:* Restructured and updated Salon Fundamentals Course – a 5 day intense operations financial and soft skill training for new Franchisee owners and managers held in Boston 3 times per year* Created and launched “Manager Certification Program” to ensure consistency in salon management* Created and launched “Monetary Mondays” advanced owner financial training webinars* Consistently achieved goals ahead of deadlines* Part of the Executive Committee for Fantastic Sam’s bi-annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada

* Created new products and education programs to generate new sales opportunities* Developed complete GKhair Oil Hair Color from formulation with manufacturer, testing, curriculum development and Sales launch strategy. Also initiated, tested and completed line extensions for both companies. Created Branding collateral including color chart, swatch book and sell sheets to support color line and wet lines* Instrumental in creating the “Building Blocks of Learning” program and directed 34 national educators to support education to the network for the Taming System, Color, and Cutting* Implemented online webinar trainings, online classes and seminar bookings

Salon, Spa and Aveda Retail Centers opened originally as an investment on Las Olas Blvd in 2002. In January 2005 approached by Macy’s to open new location in The Galleria Mall store and operate 4 additional retail center/salons within their stores in Florida.• Responsible for ensuring each location meets or exceeds revenue targets:• Staffing levels maintained within budget• Computer maximization and yield management levels maintained• Retail programs and gift card revenues * Planned, organized and directed all spa operation protocols; all salon guest services; directed daily operations activities at each location to ensure current procedures were consistently followed * Directed all aspects concerning retail products, imaging, marketing and sales volumes; all product purchase orders an ensure proper procedure is being followed at all times * Direct HR needs for all locations including recruitment, termination, performance management, scheduling, employee development; advise and mentor managers on HR issues; ensure location staffing protocols and requirements are met * Directed employee orientation, development, and training programs to ensure consistent application between locations * Developed, implemented and maintained performance management and improvement systems across locations; coached and mentored spa managers and supervisors to develop strong business leadership skills * Ensured that duties, responsibilities, authority and accountability of all direct subordinates were clearly defined and understood * Defined and recommended operations objectives; developed specific short and long term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial assessments * Created and implemented a business development plan with a focus on: • Increasing sales & profitability • Guest Satisfaction * Advised and directed maintenance requirements; monitored outside contractor performance as required

* Increased hair color sales by 110%* Managed a $1,000,000. + T&E budget and under budget every year* Designed sales strategies to produce 100% conversion in salons to exclusive use of Aveda Color* Presenter for Aveda at Hair Color USA 2000 – 2002* Created and updated curriculum and consumer collections and trained trainers globally at new product launches* Worked with marketing and R & D to develop new product launches and testing of product line extensions* Facilitated trainings globally to distribution channel to support sales of Professional Products * Facilitated the launch and sales training of Aveda Deposit only Color Treatment in the United States as well as Europe* Developed relationships with distributors in the U.S. and International distributors in Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Asia and Italy to develop their Professional Product markets.* Conceptualized and created facilitator’s guides and workbooks for Signature classes as well as for the Advanced Academies.* Created curriculum, usage guidelines and facilitated the launch and sales training of Aveda Color Current in the U.S., Europe and Asia* Supported all seasonal Collection Photo Shoots as well as being featured in the Spring/Summer 2002 Collection* Created and launched “Color Harmony” on stage at Congress 2002 to increase hair color/makeup sales* Facilitated training as well as presented on stage at two Master Jams