Dedicated Cosmetics Executive eager to contribute extensive operations leadership talents toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing revenue growth and market share.

 

 

Proficiency in all aspects of multi-unit operations management including sales, P&L, staff training and development, team-building, inventory management, and customer service. Diligently monitor company s fiscal performance to optimize profitability, cost control, competitive positioning and budget compliance. Keen forecasting, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Adept at selecting quality talent, and motivating, training, and guiding both leadership teams and associates to display productivity excellence.  

Selected Achievements:

 

         Successfully expanded Bare Escentuals Texas/Louisiana region from two to 11 boutiques, one outlet store, and five department stores.

• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in opening three new boutiques in Midwest region, recruiting and hiring staff, and assembling highly capable management teams.
• Established and piloted Mission Statement project for CEO of Bare Escentuals.
• Played a pivotal role in building fastest-growing cosmetic brand (M A C) within New England region, encompassing 14 stores.
• Grew sales for M A C from $9.5M to $11.4M throughout department, specialty and retail stores.
• Achieved outstanding levels of staff retention at M A C through employee mentoring, coaching and incentive programs.
• Consistently achieved plan and bonus with overall increase of 9% above plan for M A C s New England region.
• Motivated M A C retail locations to rank #1 in region with CRM Program, representing a six-month average of +50%.
• Recognized and awarded by Bloomingdale s as Cosmetic Business Manager of Year in 2000.

 

 

Bare Escentuals Beauty Inc., 2007 to Present

District Manager, Midwest & South Central        (2007 to 2010)

• Spearhead daily operations for $14M region and teamed with Education partner in recruiting, hiring, and training quality personnel including District Managers (DM) in training and DM on-boarding.
• Sponsored Product Ambassador Team by facilitating monthly regional conference calls and creating call agenda and schedule.
• Recruited, developed and led several Boutique Managers to advance into District Manager positions.
• Handpicked to participate in several projects to streamline, enhance and expedite Retail Operations, Merchant Planning and Product Development functions.

 

Retail Sales Manager, Midwest        (2007)

• Managed sales operations and general management for eight boutique locations spanning six states.
• Recruited, trained, and directed high-performing team of five Brand Specialists.
• Coached top-performing ABM to fulfill temporary role as Brand Specialist and subsequent promotion to Education Executive.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

M A C Cosmetics, Division of Estee Lauder Companies, 1999 to 2006

Manager of Retail Operations, New England South        (2004 to 2006)

• Steered full spectrum of in-store sales activities including marketing programs, staff motivation, artist training, and promotions.
• Championed renovations for five locations and grand opening of five new locations in New England market.
• Analyzed and strategically restructured sales plans, and managed budgetary, demonstration and productivity expectations.
• Leveraged significant leadership expertise to supervise 14 Managers and 100 M A C artists, train and develop all field staff in region, and administer Retail Manager Academy training.

 

Senior Retail Manager, New England    (2003 to 2004)  

• Oversaw in-store revenue for six locations including three M A C stores, Macy s and Bloomingdale s.
• Actively contributed to general operations, artist placement, and management development for 23 doors covering Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, upstate New York and Maine.

 

Senior Retail Manager, New York          (2001 to 2003)

• Supervised four M A C retail locations collectively generating $4.2M in annual revenue.
• Administered HART inventory management system and steered deployment of JDA Merchandise Management System in first retail location in US.
• Directed successful visual merchandising program throughout all ten New York City locations.

 

Retail Manager, Bloomingdale s 59th St., New York       (2000 to 2001)

• Exercised strong prioritization skills to orchestrate sales and operations for company s second largest door in New York territory, expertly supervising four managers and 19 artists.
• Successfully exceeded same store growth by 13%.

 

Assistant Retail Manager, Bloomingdale s 59th St. and SAKS, Fifth Avenue       (1999 to 2000)

• Performed and managed broad-scope business operations inclusive of inventory control, personnel management, motivating sales team, special events, and delivering superlative customer service and artistry.

 

Federated Department Stores, Inc., Bloomingdale s 59th Street, 1998 to 1999

Retail Operations Manager, Cosmetics

• Monitored and cost-effectively replenished stock in accordance with strict budget parameters for $63M cosmetic business.
• Devised employee schedules, verified and processed payroll, and cultivated strong relationships with 18 staff members, vital to optimizing productivity and team cohesiveness.
• Quickly advanced from role as Assistant Department Manager of Cosmetics based on exemplary performance and results.

 

Estee Lauder Cosmetics, Macy s Herald Square, New York, NY, 1994 to 1998

Senior Counter Manager

• Successfully obtained #1 cosmetic counter title for Estee Lauder within Herald Square and proficiently maintained four locations concurrently.
• Managed efforts to achieve $1M goal during Fall GWP promotion in 1997.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a Management Executive within the Cosmetics industry and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid experience in district operations management, outstanding expertise in facilitating new store openings, remodels and relocations, and a strong ability to develop, coach, lead and motivate employees and managers to exhibit unparalleled performance. To complement these qualifications, I offer proven strengths in training and development, sales management, merchandise presentation, profit maximization, shrink control, and vendor relations. 

  

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled resourcefulness, and a desire to lead a winning team. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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