Kristen Doles

8111 W. Berwyn

Chicago IL 60656
(312)502-4831 / Rit10@aol.com

Objective: To contribute to the growth and success as a cosmetics industry leader at the executive level
utilizing extensive industry knowledge and experience. Outstanding professionalism, communication and
organizational skills, and strong ability to drive sales will be a valuable asset.
QUALIFICATIONS

NARS Cosmetics (Barney’s New York-Chicago, IL) 03/03 – present

Business Manager
o $500.0 - $600.0/yr( 2 makeup artists/1 business manager)
o Consistently followed up on orders, out of stock, event plans with the buying office
o Increased sales annually to become 3rd nationally ranked counter and 1st regionally ranked counter
o Coordinated and executed record breaking National Stylist Events, every 8-10 weeks; including
booking/confirming of 75 to 225 appointments, setup/breakdown, Closing Sales and relaying stock levels to
artists to avoid sales loss, and motivating the sales team
o Responsible for monthly inventory and maintaining stock levels based on seasonal trends and event
requirements
o Provided coaching, leadership and development for resident artists as well as freelancers
o Interacted with clientele, co-workers, and management in a positive and professional manner

Sisley Paris (Saks Fifth Ave-Chicago, IL) 02/02–02/03

Advanced Skincare Specialist

o Responsible for generating sales and establishing new clients
o Maintained appropriate stock levels for the counter
o Exceeded sales goal throughout the year

NARS Cosmetics (Neiman Marcus-Oakbrook, IL) 06/00 – 02/02

Business Manager
o Established the introduction of a new line for the store
o Coordinated events to help generate sales
o Responsible for monthly inventory and maintaining stock levels based on seasonal trends and event
requirements
o Provided coaching, leadership and development for staff
o Interacted with clientele, co-workers, and management in a positive and professional manner

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (Neiman Marcus-Oakbrook, IL) 10/97 – 06/00

Make-up Artist/Assistant Counter Manager
o Conducted make-up consultations with clientele
Assisted the Counter Manager with stock control, and overall counter appearance
o Assisted with the counter events by booking appointments
o Assisted Bobbi Brown during her appearance
o Interacted with clientele, co-workers, and management in a positive and professional manner

Awards
2007 Counter Manager of the Year
2008 Attended National Sales Meeting
2006 Barney’s Corporate Outstanding Customer Service (1st cosmetics employee to receive)
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Internet

References Available upon request