Michael Makin Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, US

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, assist to carry out their business and functional plans
• Build and leverage relationships at all levels throughout the organization, inform and assist others while being viewed as a valued, trusted, and credible business partner
• Work with business leaders to effectively lead and execute all annual people initiatives for the organization
• Lead in the implementation of the organization’s performance management process through coaching,educating, and providing feedback at the corporate level
• Leverage HR Centers of Excellence to assist in providing strategic guidance to clients to implementsolutions for TM relations issues trends, patterns, learning, talent acquisition
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to drive and/or lead change

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, US

• Act as the escalation point to provide guidance to management, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and performance improvement counseling
• Identify and deliver training, both compliance and leadership, to client work group(s) (e.g., workplace environment, diversity, equity, and inclusion). Facilitate the identification and development support for diverse.
• Serve as an advocate for our TM’s and work to resolve team members HR related questions and issues or teach TM’s to be self-reliant
• Coordinate and participate in the planning, recruiting, qualifying, screening and selection of candidates for employment
• Regularly utilize WorkDay as HRIS system and OrgVue for future planning

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, US

• Runs a full life cycle recruiting program from start to finish
• Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meet with managers to discuss needs.
• Source and build pipelines using various methods including Linkedin and Indeed.
• Pre-screen and interview all candidates and present to hiring managers those that are a strong fit; making recommendations to hiring managers; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Use WorkDay to keep track of all candidates in process and to pipeline candidates for future positions.
• Arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules.

Irvine, California, US

• Account Executive, PA, OH, and WVManage sales, operations, education, artists and events of Too Faced Cosmetics within Macys, Sephora, and Ulta across Western Pennsylvania, Central Ohio, and West Virginia.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train all new employees.
• Grew new business in a $10 million market by negotiating brand placement, incremental trainings, artistry support, and planning events with district and regional level partnerships.
• Master the operation systems for Macys, Sephora, and Ulta to better plan and allocate stock as well as order parts and repairs.
• Facilitate and develop trainings to educate on our brand, products, and application; closely partnering artistry and selling skills.

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• Educate and train store teams on existing and new products.
• Train store teams on selling styles, application techniques, and customer service.
• Exceed sales goals by partnering with stores to drive business in remote markets.
• Planned and executed in store and virtual events.

Bolingbrook, IL, US

• Recruited, trained, and successfully managed a team of ten employees while driving a $5 million department.
• Increased total department business by 14% and grew a 55% penetration in total store business.
• Solid track record of planning, facilitating, and executing exceptional events; partnering closely with vendors to exceed all expectations.

- Recruit, interview, and train new hires.- Manage the operations of the store as well as employees.- Provide excellent customer service and plan and initiate monthly business driving events.- Responsible for meeting AUS of $48.00, increase in trans by 2%, and increase sales by 10%- Train and educate team on operations and products.- Building relationships.

Seattle, Washington, US

- Build new client base for the brand.- Increase sales by 39%- Execute monthly events by booking appointments and utilizing freelance artists.- Educate guests on the brand, products, and application knowledge.- Train coworkers on products and brand knowledge.

Bolingbrook, IL, US

- Work with multiple prestige lines build relationship with the store- Responsible for completing the guest experience at POS- Booked appointments and provided 1-on-1 consultations for events.- Provided education and ‘how-to’ demonstrations for guests.

- Plan and execute numerous events including weddings, art openings, political fundraisers, and performances.- Collaborate with multiple catering companies for each event.- Responsible for preparing the venue for event as well tearing down all equipment at the end.- Work with client’s personal assistants and event planners.

Researched information for new company clients and updated information for current clients.

- Execute special events including birthday parties, proms, and wedding receptions.- Build a relationship with catering company to provide best service to the guest.

Coordinated ticket reservations and organized audience seating for up to 200 people.

Taught ballet techniques to clients ages 14-18 and choreographed four dance pieces per year.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

B.A., Integrative Arts

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management And Services