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YI IENG

Philadelphia

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and empowering, with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance results. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales & Service Manager

Sephora
11.2023 - Current
  • Assist the management team in executing operational initiatives and ensuring profitability and efficiency
  • Use Sephora’s tools to measure KPIs and propose action plans to elevate client experience
  • Support all aspects of sales and service related initiatives including paid services, brand events, classes, and training clinics
  • Coaching and manage a team of Licensed Beauty Advisors, and Coordinators, ensuring quality across all interactions
  • Coordinate brand events, communicate with brand ambassadors, plan out and execution of events
  • Managed a team of service representatives, ensuring consistent quality across all interactions

Retail Department Manager

Nike Inc.
08.2022 - 10.2023

Athlete Services (In-house HR)/ Product Life Cycle (PLC)

  • Work collaboratively with other departments to maximize business success, and maintain a positive working culture
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback, engagement, and add onto the store's culture
  • Evaluated employee performance, level-set individual development plan (IDP), conveyed constructive feedback to empower store team to own their development and offer guidance
  • Manage payroll & staffing processes to Nike expectations; store schedule creation and compliance, building zone charts, forecast volume/events, schedule and coordinate onboarding RTC (Rookie Training Camp)
  • Maintained positive consumer/staff relations by using industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve concerns and promote loyalty
  • Enhanced sales performance with effective staff training, development programs and proactive management strategies focusing on product knowledge and honoring the company's core values
  • Supervised accurate inventory management, product receiving, stockroom organization (SRO), maintaining optimal stock levels, and replenishment
  • Ensure that visual presentation objectives are in alignments with Nike directives and initiatives
  • Facilitate training sessions, oversee and enforce policies & procedures on back-of-house operations
  • Partner with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall marketing set-up

General Manager

FootLocker Inc.
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, scheduling, store metrics, and shrink.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and developing associates to be able to exceed customer and company expectations.
  • Responsible for store upkeep; maintaining cleanliness standards for both customers and staff, as well as changing visuals in the store to help drive sales and make for a better shopping experience.
  • Organized daily overviews and game plans to achieve results consistently to stay on track with growth plans and ensure productive and smooth business operation.

Sales/Cashier

Jako Enterprise (SnipesUSA)
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales results by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise, organized wall flow and fixtures for optimal appearance
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Accommodate managers and coworkers in opening and closing procedures

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Community College of Philadelphia

High School Diploma -

Olney Charter High School
06.2018

No Degree -

William Bodine HS For International Affairs

Skills

  • Motivate, coach and empower team
  • Ability to problem solve and multi-task efficiently
  • Effective Customer service and communication skills
  • Level headed under pressure
  • Performance oriented
  • Leadership and team building
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Staff and performance Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Sales & Service Manager

Sephora
11.2023 - Current

Retail Department Manager

Nike Inc.
08.2022 - 10.2023

General Manager

FootLocker Inc.
05.2019 - 02.2022

Sales/Cashier

Jako Enterprise (SnipesUSA)
01.2016 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Olney Charter High School

No Degree -

William Bodine HS For International Affairs

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Community College of Philadelphia
YI IENG