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Santa Ana, California, United States

Consult, design, create and produce custom framing for individuals, high-end designers both residential and commercial customers throughout the US.Help manage quality control, timelines, supply flow and general dutiesassociated with a small business.Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keepbusiness aligned with sales and profit.

Southern California

Promoted to District Beauty Manager to build the Dyson brand in high-end retailerslike Nordstrom and Neiman MarkusBuilt and managed a team of 30 stylists to educate/demonstrate Dyson's Personal Careproducts to customers and store associates/managementParticipated, educated, demonstrated and sold Dyson Hair and Personal Care productsat 20 Nordstrom bi-yearly Beauty week events throughout tenureIdentified, coached and mentored two experts/stylists to eventually be promoted toAsst District Manager and District Manager respectively.

Orange County, California Area

Identified, interviewed, hired and trained a new floor/air care demonstration expertteam of 25, successfully assigned to 48 locations spanning from San Diego to the LAValleyWorked diligently with retailers and Dyson management teams to forge lastingrelationships and assist in solving unique business opportunities related to ourproducts and expertsCoached sales associates in product specifications, cementing customer/storerelationships and luxury brand selling techniques, significantly increasing customersatisfaction ratings and salesAchieved district sales goal of $25M by resolving problems, training staff members andsuccessfully completing action plans

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Accountable for the financial, administrative and risk management operations of thecompany, including the development of a financial strategy for continued growthUnderstand and mitigate key elements of the business's risk profile; ensure that thestaff and business are vigilant to potential breaches of federal, state and localcomplianceEnsures that the record-keeping meets the requirements of government agencies,auditors, and insurance companies; investigate, develop and implement key strategiesfor immediate corrective actions when necessaryResponsible for the business's present financial condition including management ofpayroll, inventory, capital expenditures and cash flowPartners with the Members to develop a promotional calendar that ensuresprofitability and customer loyaltyImproves and continuously reinvents branding to stand out against new and existingcompetition.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Managed the P&L responsibility of a $48+ million location with over 300 associates, including stand-alone furniture gallery. Managed P&L responsibility of a $28 million location with 200 associates; achieved 7% sales increase and 11% increase to EBIT plan in the first two years of tenureManaged P&L responsibility of a $12 million location with 100 associates, including restaurant; increased sales by 5% and EBIT by 10% in the first two years.

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Full responsibility of all F&B outlets including full-service restaurant, bar, room service and all banquet functions. Worked closely with Exec Chef and catering manager to drive restaurant and banquet revenues. Full responsibility for liquor costs, ordering and maintaining par levels for cocktail lounge. Performed MOD duties each month that included overseeing Housekeeping, Maintenance and Front Desk departments.