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SARA MEDD

Los Angeles

Summary

Passionate about all facets of real estate, and seeking to build a career path in residential real estate sales and development. Entrepreneurial at heart, combining innovative perspective with 20 years of experience collaborating within dynamic team environments. Creative self-starter with tireless dedication to strategically conceptualize, plan, and execute projects, efficiently delivering high quality results to clients. KPI-driven brand manager with a discerning eye for luxury and a passion for memorable customer experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Style Consultant

Freelance
02.2022 - Current
  • Work with clients to build a personal brand image for them through wardrobe and style
  • Conduct comprehensive wardrobe assessments for clients, identifying gaps and recommending key pieces for versatile styling options.

Store Director

Madewell
04.2018 - 02.2022
  • Recruit, train, and lead a team of managers and sales associates: construct dynamic and compelling development plans to keep the sales team empowered in a positive and challenging environment through coaching, engaging individuals’ unique learning styles
  • Act as an omnichannel business owner, curating meaningful consumer experiences, while keeping profitability top of mind through development and management of annual budgets
  • Increase store sales by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and promotional events.
  • Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, adjusting strategies accordingly.

Highlighted Achievement: Increased all KPI’s across the board within 6 weeks of new position: foot traffic, conversion, data capture, ADS, UPT

Startup Founder

Greyscale Goods
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Founder/sole owner of the first virtual personal shopping service for gender-neutral and androgynous style
  • Produced Kickstarter marketing video according to my branding vision, sourcing talent, music, photographer, DP, editor
  • Secured ongoing press coverage from top press outlets, including Buzzfeed feature

Highlighted Achievement: Built a brand from the ground up through networking, branding and marketing, reaching email subscriber list of 26,000+

Assistant Stylist

Freelance
11.2009 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with photographers, directors, art directors, and producers and assisted lead stylist in curating looks to achieve desired aesthetic for high-profile editorials, advertising campaigns, and celebrity red carpet events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
12.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Project Management
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Business Development
  • Marketing and Promotions
  • Product Merchandising
  • Inventory Control
  • Customer Service
  • Vendor Management and Partnership Building

Timeline

Style Consultant

Freelance
02.2022 - Current

Store Director

Madewell
04.2018 - 02.2022

Startup Founder

Greyscale Goods
09.2014 - 04.2018

Assistant Stylist

Freelance
11.2009 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
SARA MEDD