Kathryn Blick: in Boston, MA

Handpicked by ASICS CEO to manage build-out and opening of first flagship retail store on 5th Avenue and further develop the New York retail market. Provided leadership for all aspects of brand-owned, full price, performance, and lifestyle stores. Held accountability for store operations, visual merchandising, incentive programs, customer experience, talent acquisition, training and development, and expense management. Managed 7 direct reports and 100+ indirect reports. ? Fast-tracked management of delayed project to build and launch first flagship retail store in the US. - Achieved opening of new store on 5th Avenue in less than a year and under budget by implementing weekly meetings with all parties involved to identify roadblocks, improve communication among stakeholders on project progress, and drive cross-functional collaboration to proactively tackle challenges. ? Managed full-price store operations across New York City, Minneapolis, Santa Monica, Newport Beach, and Honolulu. ? Instituted standard operating procedures and customer service level standards for in-store experience. ? Achieved top-line sales growth YOY, yielding store sales of +16.02% over LY, and 1-point increase in conversion over LY ?despite reduction of total store count and overall foot traffic.

Selected by VP of Direct-to-Consumer to join eCommerce Operations team and relocated to Boston, along with 2 team members. Led growth and development of eCommerce operations with focus on maximizing effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, and consumer experience. Managed one direct report and 6 to 10 call center dotted-line reports. ? Developed comprehensive, quarterly business review and product training program for third-party call center employees. ? Owned R&D on multiple innovation projects including mobile and non mobile pop-up shops, kiosks, and immersive retail experiences within existing retail locations.

Recruited by ASICS based on success opening new stores for L Brands Inc. and served as primary strategic liaison between brand and third-party financial investment group to introduce full-price, direct-to-consumer business to the U.S. Instituted new store opening process, standard operating procedures, business insight and reporting, sales and product training, marketing strategy, and communication flow. Managed budget of $4.1M. ? Headed opening of 13 partner stores, generating $13.8M in sales within first 18 months and 107% comps for 3 stores during respective anniversaries. Met established targets 11% under budget within first year by focusing on zero profit erosion. ? Implemented online project management, productivity and team collaboration software (Smartsheet) as service application to improve management of corporate and field-based activity.