Lisa Iavarone-Aragona
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Kalyn (Shah) Salinas
I work with high level retail candidates on a daily basis and Lisa is an absolute standout. She has worked with organizations big and small and knows how to run a business through her teams, operationally and through her metrics. She is detail-oriented, has amazing follow-up and is an ultimate brand ambassador!
LinkedIn User
Lisa is an excellent HR business partner. She is always timely in her communications - both at the corporate and store line level and has a terrific sense of duty and urgency. She has willingly gone above and beyond the scope of her normal responsibilities to contribute to the needs of our business wherever necessary. Lisa is a true professional who is very serious and passionate about her work. At the same time she has garnered a tremendous amount of loyalty amongst her staff, resulting in a significantly lower rate of turnover in her district. She is a true asset to any company seeking an honest, dedicated, straightforward and hardworking multi-store manager to run their business.
Kalyn (Shah) Salinas
I work with high level retail candidates on a daily basis and Lisa is an absolute standout. She has worked with organizations big and small and knows how to run a business through her teams, operationally and through her metrics. She is detail-oriented, has amazing follow-up and is an ultimate brand ambassador!
LinkedIn User
Lisa is an excellent HR business partner. She is always timely in her communications - both at the corporate and store line level and has a terrific sense of duty and urgency. She has willingly gone above and beyond the scope of her normal responsibilities to contribute to the needs of our business wherever necessary. Lisa is a true professional who is very serious and passionate about her work. At the same time she has garnered a tremendous amount of loyalty amongst her staff, resulting in a significantly lower rate of turnover in her district. She is a true asset to any company seeking an honest, dedicated, straightforward and hardworking multi-store manager to run their business.
Kalyn (Shah) Salinas
I work with high level retail candidates on a daily basis and Lisa is an absolute standout. She has worked with organizations big and small and knows how to run a business through her teams, operationally and through her metrics. She is detail-oriented, has amazing follow-up and is an ultimate brand ambassador!
LinkedIn User
Lisa is an excellent HR business partner. She is always timely in her communications - both at the corporate and store line level and has a terrific sense of duty and urgency. She has willingly gone above and beyond the scope of her normal responsibilities to contribute to the needs of our business wherever necessary. Lisa is a true professional who is very serious and passionate about her work. At the same time she has garnered a tremendous amount of loyalty amongst her staff, resulting in a significantly lower rate of turnover in her district. She is a true asset to any company seeking an honest, dedicated, straightforward and hardworking multi-store manager to run their business.
Kalyn (Shah) Salinas
I work with high level retail candidates on a daily basis and Lisa is an absolute standout. She has worked with organizations big and small and knows how to run a business through her teams, operationally and through her metrics. She is detail-oriented, has amazing follow-up and is an ultimate brand ambassador!
LinkedIn User
Lisa is an excellent HR business partner. She is always timely in her communications - both at the corporate and store line level and has a terrific sense of duty and urgency. She has willingly gone above and beyond the scope of her normal responsibilities to contribute to the needs of our business wherever necessary. Lisa is a true professional who is very serious and passionate about her work. At the same time she has garnered a tremendous amount of loyalty amongst her staff, resulting in a significantly lower rate of turnover in her district. She is a true asset to any company seeking an honest, dedicated, straightforward and hardworking multi-store manager to run their business.
Credentials
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Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
-May, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Integrative Wellness Group
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales/Operations/Health Coach
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Apr 2019 - Present
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Michael Kors
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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District Manager
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2018
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kate spade new york
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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northeast district manager
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Jul 2010 - Apr 2015
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Victorinox
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Switzerland
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Retail Manager North America
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May 2009 - Oct 2010
Currently overseeing the 1st full price location and 2 outlet locations in Retail for the US Partnered on lease signing and location for the 2nd outlet opening in US Responsible for developing the policies, procedures, and day to day consistencies for the US Retail Division to adhere to Developed strategy for the 5 year plan for Flagship, Brand, and Outlet locations across North America Creating budgets and forecasts for stores to operate effectively on all levels Responsible for the purchasing and buying of inventory through working with VSA corporate staff/store personnel and licensed partners. Monitors the performance of all employees in the retail division to assure all are properly trained to sell all VSA products in a manner consistent with the brand image we wish to project to every customer. Monitors and maintains profitability analysis of licensed product sales (luggage, watches, pocket tools, cutlery, and apparel) Other duties as needed to contribute to achieving the departments and organizations objectives.
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East Coast District Manager
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Miss Sixty/Energie)Promoted from Southeast DM to East Coast DM after hitting 2007 Sales Plan and comp for the Southeast district Responsible for overseeing 9 locations on the East Coast; Houston, and Dallas totaling $13 millionManage customer service, product and brand image presentation, inventory control, and store operations to maximize sales and profitsOversaw District sales and profit budgets through consistent sales motivation and expense controlManaged District markdown and sell thru goalsRecruited, trained, and supervised store management and staff of over 90 employeesPromoted 4 Assistant Managers to Store ManagersPromoted 5 Sales Supervisors to Assistant ManagersPromoted 7 Sales Associates to Sales SupervisorsTrained 4 Store Managers new to the businessTrained the West Coast District ManagerEnsured that all product presentation was maintained to company standards -Analyze product sales performance and inventory needs -Analyze and maximize inventory by balancing stock levels by storeManage payroll and all controllable expenses
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East Coast District Manager
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Nov 2006 - Jan 2009
Oversee 9 Full Price locations including NYC, Miami Beach, Aventura, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and DC totaling $13 million dollars
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Southeast District Manager
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Nov 2006 - Jan 2008
Miss Sixty/Energie)Responsible for overseeing 7 full price locations including DC, ATL, Aventura , South Beach, Dallas, and HoustonTook part in rolling out new policies and procedures to stores to followAssisted in the store openings of Atlanta Lenox Square, Caesar's Palace Forum Shops, and NYCDeveloped training agendas for all levels of management
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French Connection
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Manager
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2006
Promoted within my present company to a multi store role Currently overseeing the Lincoln Road shop in Miami Beach, the Atlanta location, and the 2 DC shopsResponsible for developing and motivating all management teams and ensure they are then doing the same within their individual locations in order to exceed expectations Working with any Loss Prevention issues and or HR that may arise in order in ensure we are protecting company assets while increasing bottom line sales
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Southeast Area Manager
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May 2004 - Nov 2006
Was responsible for overseeing 4 locations FL, Atlanta, 2 locations in DC totaling $7 million dollars
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Store Manager
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Nov 2004 - Jun 2006
Only retail store in entire state of FloridaPromotion from Operations Mgr after 6 months into Store Mgr position relocating for company to Miami Beach running a staff of 15 associates during regular season and up to 25 during high seasonThe shop had 3 assistants upon arrival to then grow the management team into 2 sales managers, 1 merchant manager, and 1 Co Operations mgr totaling 5 of usHandling all responsibilities including customer service, merchandising, inventory control, interviewing, hiring, training and motivating to make bottom line sales
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Operations Manager
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May 2004 - Nov 2004
ft Flagship location for the company Working in all interviewing, hiring, and training aspects of the store for both men's and women's department'sHandling scheduling needs based on business using payroll % with a staff of 30+Hands in all inventory control including piece counts weekly, paperwork weekly, and touch bases with corporate to decrease shrink Customer service to make all Ly/ Plan numbers to increase bottom line
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Store Manager
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Feb 2003 - May 2004
$3 million dollars. Decreased shrink from a 4.7% to .8% in 1 year Hired and trained sales staff, manages all sales, budget, and inventory activities Perform budgeting, sales strategy development, forecasting, P&L, and loss prevention. Made company goals set for 2003-gross margin, payroll, and contribution. Made contests goals set for year $3 million dollars. Decreased shrink from a 4.7% to .8% in 1 year Hired and trained sales staff, manages all sales, budget, and inventory activities Perform budgeting, sales strategy development, forecasting, P&L, and loss prevention. Made company goals set for 2003-gross margin, payroll, and contribution. Made contests goals set for year
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Store Manager
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Oct 2002 - May 2003
.Recruited management candidates for my location and areas needed in district Performed group interview staffing my location for holiday seasonManaged 2 locations from Feb till May in 2003 totaling 5 million dollars, including schedules, staffing, loss prevention, customer service and top line sales
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Store Manager
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Nov 2001 - Oct 2002
1700 sq feet- $800,000Store's 1st yr open as adults location
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
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Institute of Integrative Wellness
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School of Applied Functional Medicine
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