Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Language Competences
Timeline
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Sherry Lao

Sherry Lao

Strathfield,NSW

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record in team building, motivation, and fostering strong customer relationships. Expertise in leveraging analytical decision-making skills and sound judgment to drive organizational success and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to utilizing training, monitoring, and morale-boosting strategies to elevate employee engagement and optimize performance outcomes. Passionate about creating a collaborative work environment that empowers teams to achieve their fullest potential.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

CBD Cluster Manager

Honey Birdette
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee operations and performance across 3 national highest performing boutiques in CBD area.(1 Flag, 2 A-grade)
  • Implemented tailored initiatives to help drive performance across cluster while fostering a collaborative,high morale and empowered environment.
  • Manage Boutique managers and staff performance through daily,weekly,monthly and quarterly review assessments.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Flagship Supervisor

Christian Dior
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • 1. Ensure the team comply with Dior standards and reach excellent sales performance daily. (TOP 8 performing boutique worldwide)
  • 2. Ensure the team provide excellent customer service and effectively handle clients issues.
  • 3. Achieve personal sales target and assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • 4. Assist in managing CRM related tasks and ensure the team’s trained with the skills efficiently.

Flagship Team Manager

Gucci Sydney Westfield Flagship
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • 1. Team management: Support and lead team of 50 to reach store KPIs and company goals
  • 2. Department management: Work closely with Merch, VM and Clienteling team to ensure Sales performance
  • 3. Operational Management: Partner with Operation team for Cycle counts, Stocktake and investigations.

Senior Sales Associate/Women and Men Textile Ambassador

Hermès Sydney Trust Flagship
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • 1. Sales and Customer service
  • 2. Clienteling and Storytelling
  • 3. Department Management
  • 4. Leading by Example

Concession Boutique Manager (David Jones)

Longines (Swatch Group)
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • 1. Operational Management
  • 2. Sales and Service Management
  • 3. People Management and Training
  • 4. CRM

Flagship Assistant Manager

Swarovski Flagship
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • 1. Selling and Customer Service
  • 2. Sales Planning and Business Management
  • 3. Staff management and Development(Team size: 20)
  • 4. Boutique Visual Merchandising and Maintenance
  • 5. Boutique Administration Management

Part-time Marketing&Promotion Assistant

GLP Development
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • 1. Assist in organising campaigns and develop ideas for creative marketing strategies
  • 2. Work with Executive Team to determine company-wide marketing needs

Part-time Optical Sales consultant

1001 Optical
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • 1. Provide high-level of Customer Service
  • 2. Provide in-depth Optical Product Information
  • 3. Ensure merchandising standards are met.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Communication

Macquarie University
Sydney
01.2017

Diploma - Business Administration

Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Singapore
01.2014

Skills

  • Sales & Customer Service
  • Leadership & People Management skills
  • Store Management & Administration
  • Business development & CRM
  • Operations & Stock management
  • Coaching&Mentoring
  • Performance tracking and evaluation
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Multi-site managing
  • Analytical thinking
  • Mediation and conflict resolution

Accomplishments

Honey Birdette

  • Manage highest performing cluster in Aus including a flagship and 2 A-grade boutique. Guaranteed 10% over target and 30% LFL growth in sales quarterly.
  • The cluster consistently maintained national highest ATV and UPS, as well as Sales Conversion. Revamped clienteling best practices and built a strong community with loyal and long term clients.
  • Witnessed double digit growth in behavioural KPIs such as dwell time, sales con and fit con.
  • High team morale with low staff turnover.

Gucci

  • Managed 17/26 Departments for 3 months, closely monitor sale performance, engage in sales planning while participating in weekly Cycle counts including investigations to ensure 0 Stock lost.
  • Assisted in planning and organising Kid’s wear Collection launch in July, resulted in 58% growth in sales for the department.

Hermes

  • Contributed 600-800k in sales monthly on average as a Top Seller, continuously achieving KPIs.
  • Skilled in grooming Top clients and CRM, successfully converted demanding clients into satisfy loyal clients.

Longines

  • Managed to transform my boutique from negative growth to double digit growth in sales, exceeding monthly KPIs while leading by example as Top Seller.
  • Continuously ranking Top 3 in sales amongst luxury brand counters.

Swarovski

  • Co-leading the highest revenue flagship store with 20 team members, personally contributed 20% of store's annual sales.

Language Competences

Fluent English, Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese

Timeline

CBD Cluster Manager

Honey Birdette
01.2025 - Current

Flagship Supervisor

Christian Dior
12.2023 - 10.2024

Flagship Team Manager

Gucci Sydney Westfield Flagship
10.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Sales Associate/Women and Men Textile Ambassador

Hermès Sydney Trust Flagship
08.2021 - 10.2022

Concession Boutique Manager (David Jones)

Longines (Swatch Group)
12.2020 - 08.2021

Flagship Assistant Manager

Swarovski Flagship
09.2018 - 12.2020

Part-time Optical Sales consultant

1001 Optical
03.2018 - 08.2018

Part-time Marketing&Promotion Assistant

GLP Development
02.2018 - 09.2018

Diploma - Business Administration

Kaplan Higher Education Academy

Bachelor of Arts - International Communication

Macquarie University
Sherry Lao