1. T H E R E S A T A Y L O R
(727) 480-1013
EMAIL: TNT4U213@GMAIL.COM
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Successful, consumer products Account Manager where my responsibilities and results include: partnering, motivating, coaching
and training, increasing net shipping, brand recognition and market share growth. High energy, positive and friendly individual,
accustomed to working with multiple levels of management. Extremely goal oriented, passionate & entrepreneurial, an
independent thinker with strong administrative skills. Experience managing Lux Brands including; Cosmetics, Skincare,
Fragrances,Jewelry, Accessories,Lingerie and Clothing brands.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clarisonic (A L’Oréal Company) March 2012-January 2016
Regional Sales Manager
Territory is Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. Responsibilities include managing the following accounts: Belk,
Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Sephora and Ulta. Territory consists of 345 doors, $18.0 million in
sales, 2 Account Coordinators and 60 freelancers.
Report directly to Field Sales Vice President.
Communicate with Regional, Area, Visualand Store Management,Beauty Advisors, Account Coordinators and freelancers,
our promotional programs,stock issues,events and allother information needed to build business.
Responsible for all budgets for region’s employees and accountsincluding, independent contractors,T&E budgets, events,
incentives,and commissions.
Establish new outside events to maximize retailer sales within each unique environment.
Execute training seminars that develop and motivate Store Management, Beauty Advisors and freelancers to ensure
strong product knowledge to guarantee successfulre-launch of re-formulated brand.
Meet and increase Sales Target for territory.
Strivectin Operating Company 2010-2012
Account Manager
Territory was state of Florida and Puerto Rico. Responsibilities included the following accounts: Belk, Bloomingdales, Dillards,
Macys, Nordstrom, Sephora and Ulta. Territory consists of 135 doors, $3.0 million in sales, 1 Account Coordinator and 25
freelancers.
Report directly to Field Vice President.
Communicate with Regional, Area,and Store Management,Beauty Advisors,and freelancers,our promotionalprograms,
stock issues,events and allother information needed to build business.
Responsible for all budgets for region’s employees and accounts including.
Execute training seminars that develop store team and freelancers to ensure strong product knowledge.
TNT Beauty Explosion LLC 2008-2010
Manager/Owner/Consultant
Established business and organized new “TNT Beauty Explosion” company. Consulting responsibilities include managing
severalnew brands/companies.
Plan, develop, direct marketing efforts for new product lines.
Hire,train, motivate, supervise,and evaluate over 50 Independent Contractors throughout the US.
Review and work closely with freelancers to obtain company’s objectivities through creativity, sales,events,
communication, and corresponding form development.
Present and implement seasonalcalendars,launches,promotions and goals to Department Store Buyers, Managers,Beauty
Advisors and Independent Contractors.
Enhance presence and image of brands. Overallmerchandising and follow up with retailers to stimulate sell in and sell
through activity.
Coordinate seminars by door and train employees and consumers in a creative environment on product,resulting in
increased retailsales,market share and brand awareness. Excellent customer service skills.
IS Clinical Skincare 2007-2008
Account Executive
Territory consisted of North Tampa south and including Naples. Responsibilities are to call on existing accounts while “cold
2. calling” to build a territory with limited distribution.
Create and implement presentations to potential customers.
Open new accounts; sell in goods to Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists and Medical Spas.
Train new customers and existing customers on IS Clinical Pharmaceuticaltype skin care.
Create,organize and execute events inside and outside of customer’s offices.
Borghese Cosmetics Inc. 2003-2007
Senior Regional Manager
Regional Manager for 14 statesand 6 Account Executives,many Market Coordinators and freelancers. HeadquarterManagerfor
Parisians buying office in Birmingham, AL and Carson’s buying office in Milwaukee, WI. Territory covers 5 major accounts in 95
doors, $3.5 million in sales. Report directly to the SR VP and CEO.
Manage,motivate,review and work closely with team of Account Executives,Market Coordinators & freelancers.
Responsible for all budgets for region’s employees and accountsincluding advertising, independent contractors,expense
budgets,events,incentives,commissions, returns and employee payroll and performance evaluations.
Plan,present and implement seasonalcalendars,launches,promotions and goals to Department Store Buyers,Managers,
Beauty Advisors,and Field team.
Develop spread sheets for SR VP and CEOanalyzing the regions business and future opportunities. Compile information
and develop presentations for planning meetings,marketing visits and training sessions.
Create vehicles such as color post cards,flyers,and letters to mailto mass markets.
Negotiate win-win situations including allocating promotional items and basic stock to buying offices. Co-op expenditures.
Selling in and selling through
Create,organize events outside the industry resulting in additional businesses partnersand,new customers.
Built long lasting relationships with partners in the Cosmetic industry.
Often think "out of the box" for new ideas and techiniques.
YSL Beaute 2002-2003
Account Executive
HeadquarterManager for Dillards Florida Group. Managed 14 Fragrance Brands,Serviced 104 doors,$1.5 million in sales.
Forecasted sales plans,projected net shipments,managed stock & salesplans,and space & location.
Knowledge of Account’s systems.
Compiled information and developed presentations for meetings and marketing visits.
Hired,trained and motive 20 RetailSales Specialists.
Seasonalplanning to increase sales and planned and executed major in-store events.
Targeted marketsto achieve increased salesand market share.
Calvin Klein Cosmetic Company 1987 - 2002
Retail Sales Manager (1997-2002)
Managed business for 12 brands,launched 11 of the 12. Serviced 20 doors,over $4 million in sales.
Seasonalplanning to increase sales.
Evaluated current business created and implemented events to maximize volume and achieve retailsales goals. Participated
in outside selling events.
Conducted quarterly meetings with Store Managersand VisualManagers in each door and met with Area SalesManagers
monthly.
Built strong partnerships with Buyers and Stores through good communication and consistent monthly meetings.
Developed the first RetailSales Specialist position at Calvin Klein, and successfully established and managed four
Specialists.
Territory Manager (1987-1997)
HeadquarterManager for Dillards Florida Group. Serviced 22 doors,$3.5 million in sales.
All above duties under RetailSales Manager were also part of the Territory Manager’s Responsibilities.
Forecasted and increased sales plans projected and tracked netshipments negotiated stock & salesplans, space & location.
Compiled information and developed presentations for meetings and marketing visits.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEV ELOPMENT
Attended Black Hawk College, Kewanee, IL
Successfully completed the following management training seminars
Leadership, Motivation & Empowerment, Stress Management, Myers Briggs Workshop, Negotiating & Customer Service
Workshop, Team Working (Blanchard Training & Development), Time Management, Executrain