Sara Doherty

Luxury Retail Manager

Retail Operations Manager with over 7 years of experience managing teams and operations in luxury retail. Proven track record in project management, stock control, and staff development. Seeking to leverage expertise in retail operations to drive efficiency and growth in a dynamic company.

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Regional Operations Manager/Store Manager
Valentino
May 2016 — Present
  • Conducted annual fiscal audits for regional stock
  • Supported instore operations and led team performance
  • Delivered regional aftersales support initiatives
  • Rolled out operating systems including SAP, RFID, and RetailPro
  • Provided IT support and implemented company process standards
  • Oversaw logistics and managed external partnerships
  • Ensured compliance with local Health & Safety regulations
  • Managed facilities and led projects for new openings and store refits
  • Enhanced regional e-commerce and supported VIC/event activities
  • Assisted with store visual merchandising and onboarding for new joiners
  • Handled Heathrow Pass administration
Store Manager Sloane Street
Valentino
Jun 2018 — Jan 2020
  • Developed and managed store team
  • Delivered brand training and managed HR and recruitment
  • Monitored store KPIs and brand budgets
  • Managed stock and stock loss prevention
  • Attended brand collection presentations and collaborated on store buying
  • Organised in-store events and managed press and VIC relations
Flagship Store Manager REDValentino
Valentino
May 2016 — Jul 2017
  • Developed and managed store team
  • Delivered brand training and managed HR
  • Managed recruitment and staff turnover
  • Monitored store KPIs and brand budgets
  • Managed stock and stock loss prevention
  • Attended brand collection presentations and collaborated on store buying
  • Organised in-store events and led new store setup
Flagship Assistant Store Manager
Links of London
Mar 2015 — Apr 2016
  • Assisted in flagship store management
Flagship Store Supervisor
Longchamp
Jul 2013 — Feb 2015
  • Supervised flagship store operations
Sales Assistant
Prada Group
Aug 2012 — Jun 2013
  • Provided sales assistance
Senior Sales Assistant
Karen Millen
Aug 2010 — Aug 2012
  • Performed senior sales assistant duties
Skills
People ManagementProject ManagementOperations ManagementCoachingTeam ManagementBusiness AdministrationCommunicationRetail OperationsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Excel
Master of Science, Blood Science
London Metropolitan University
2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science
London Metropolitan University
2009 — 2012
Access Diploma, Biology/Biological Sciences
North West Regional College
2008 — 2009
Leaving Certificate
Carndonagh Community School
1998 — 2003
Carndonagh Community School
1998 — 2003
Languages
English
Fluent
References available upon request.