Ashlee Blackshear

Led and oversaw all operational functions, ensuring seamless inventory management. Created a safe and efficient workplace by streamlining processes, driving compliance and fostering a high-performance team culture.

• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Led with empathy by partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence, ensuring team feels supported while aligning with brand standards and business goals.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Directed full-cycle recruitment and HR operations for a growing retail brand, supporting both exempt and non-exempt roles.

• Partnered with department heads to draft and revise job descriptions aligned with strategic needs.
• Streamlined hiring processes, implemented inclusive candidate sourcing practices, and developed onboarding guides.
• Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.

Led all in-store HR operations, encompassing managing projects, interviewing, staffing and evaluating performance, while directing the sales floor. Tracked weekly, monthly and yearly budgets by devising and executing companywide used payroll tools. Created schedules in alignment with forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.

• Founded and led the store’s DEI committee, delivering trainings on AAPI & LGBTQ+ support and bystander intervention.
• Organized and executed Glossier’s first internal Pride event in collaboration with HQ and local teams.
• Collaborated with HQ partners to lead high-volume hiring, onboarding, and scheduling aligned to staffing forecasts.
• Managed recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of all store-level employees.