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Estée Lauder Companies

I'm overjoyed to be considered for the role of Director, Strategy and Transformation. I would be a valuable asset to the Estée Lauder Companies, with a strong background in luxury beauty distinguished by proven results. Personally, I am thrilled to join a group of brands that play such an important role in my beauty and wellness rituals -- and bring me joy in everyday life.

Please find more information about me on this page and across this site, including my resume, cover letter, and detailed explanations of client successes and inclusive leadership.

For more information, please contact me at any time. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Warmly,

Resume

Cover Letter

Selected Background: Columbia Business School

  • High honors in coursework including: corporate strategy, managerial finance, advanced accounting, and marketing

  • Leadership of Luxury Retail Club, Consulting Club, and LGBTQ+ Club

  • Led development of beauty affinity group within Retail Club, organizing partnerships with industry-leading companies (including Estée Lauder)

  • Panel speaker and career advisor through alumni program

  • Fellow of Luxury Education Foundation: Competitive program partnered with Columbia University, focused on educating the next generation of leaders in the luxury industry

  • Capstone project: Redesigned after-sales business processes and customer retention strategy for Tiffany & Co., working directly with EVP and North America leadership

Selected Background: McKinsey & Company​​

  • Apparel, Fashion & Luxury Practice

    • Developed analyses for annual McKinsey State of Fashion (and Beauty) report​

  • Focus on strategy, people and organizational performance, change management, operating model design, and strategic growth

  • Developed implementation strategy for dynamic pricing model at luxury cosmetics client

    • Net $10M savings from pricing and promotion redesign

  • Designed retail operating model for luxury hospitality client, including >200% ultra-high net worth client development

  • Guided CEO and C-suite of luxury jewelry client to implement talent strategy and sales operating model redesign

    • Successfully achieved $1B sales target ahead of plan, with simultaneous improvements in talent retention

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