Goals and Career Exploration Project

By Jenny Kuhn

Begin With End in Mind

• Business Communication/MarketingI must admit. It has taken me years to figure out what my true calling in life is. I have

Worked in retail all my life so far and

always helping people in some way!!!

I would love to work in business and

communications

because both are so

interconnected nowadays,

Educational Requirements

Business Communication/MarketingIn this chosen profession classes:

All communication and speech classes

All the business classes

Which can include;

-Micro/Macro Economics

-Accounting

-Intro to Bussiness

Then there is getting a Masters

A MBA would help so you can go into the

Cooperate level.

My major:

I am hoping that have both

backgrounds in customer service and

A degree from Gonzaga will help

make me more able to make a better

transitioning time into the professional

World, “real world”

The Challenge!!!! School

College plan• I am currently at Gonzaga University in the

Bachelor of General studies/School of

Professional Studies program• My current major is Communication and a

minor in business • I am hoping with both of those I can show

Sephora that I have finished a college

Degree in something that is useful for their

company.

•I am also planning on doing aStudy abroad program through GU! In order to make myself more well rounded & marketable

Things that I love!! A job in their somewhere??

Sephora it is!!!

• What I really love with all my

Heart and soul in this

world Is makeup and skin-care!!

• I would love a position/job with

Sephora to start a career around with in any way I can get!

• I love working with people and

have plenty of customer service skills.

What is Sephora you ask?Well……………….

• Sephora is a visionary beauty-retail concept founded in France in 1969 and acquired by Paris-based LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, in 1997.

• Sephora's unique, open-sell environment features over 250 classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, makeup, bath & body, and haircare, in addition to Sephora's own private label.

• Stores - Sephora operates approximately 515 stores in 14 countries worldwide, with an expanding base of over 126 stores across North America. Sephora opened its first U.S. store in New York in 1998, and its first Canadian store in Toronto in 2004.

• Sephora.com - Launched in the U.S. in 1999 and Canada in 2003, the foremost beauty site on the Internet is also Sephora's largest North American store in terms of sales and selection of products and brands.

Is there Jobs with Sephora?Here are some Jobs At Sephora as of April 8th 2008

LocationDateDistribution AnalystSan Francisco, CAMar 27

Expense Payable SupervisorSan Francisco, CAMar 26

Leadership & Development ManagerSan Francisco, CAMar 20

Distribution AnalystSan Francisco, CAFeb 23Reposted Mar 24

Network EngineerSan Francisco, CAApr 03

Senior Distribution AnalystSan Francisco, CAFeb 27 Reposted Mar 24

Merchandise PlannerSan Francisco, CAFeb 27Reposted Mar 24

Search AnalystSan Francisco, CAMar 26

Marketing Manager, Business DevelopmentSan Francisco, CAFeb 26Reposted Mar24

Retail Construction Project ManagerSan Francisco, CAJan 02Reposted Mar 24

Manager, Client AnalyticsSan Francisco, CAJan 14Reposted Mar 24

Manager, Store ApplicationsSan Francisco, CAMay 15Reposted Mar 24

Senior Web DeveloperSan Francisco, CAJan 14Reposted Mar 24

Assistant Merchandise PlannerSan Francisco

Which one suits me?Leadership & Development Manager

Bay Area Candidates OnlyCompany Name: Sephora

Job CategoryEducation:/Training; RetailLocation:San Francisco, CA

Position Type: Full-Time, EmployeeExperience2-5 Years ExperienceDate

Posted:March 20, 2008

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director, Leadership & Development, the LDM

(Leadership & Development Manager) will research, create, update, implement, and evaluate orientation on boarding, supervisory, and leadership programs for

all employee levels in the FSC. The LDM will deliver the highest level of supervisory & leadership training to all levels of Sephora FSC and stores cast

and management.

Leadership & Development Manager Responsibilities

• Orientation and Supervisory & Leadership Training• · Utilize internal and external resources to assist with the research, creation, development, revision, implementation, and

evaluation of new and existing orientation and supervisory and leadership programs for all levels of the Sephora corporate organization

• · Assess corporate training needs and develop plans internally and externally to support• · Support the LDM, Stores with training sessions for store management as needed• · Manage and evaluate the corporate training tracking program• · Execute special projects when requested by the Director or VP, Education & Development. This would involve, and not

be limited to, creation and development of needed programs, evaluation and revision of existing programs, writing of education and training materials, and attending management and education workshops

• · Attend off-site trainings to gather knowledge for program development • · Build a network of outside resources to support trends and future of Sephora’s educational programs• · Conduct monthly corporate and In-store Orientation for corporate employees• · Ensure all training materials are available and updated on the store’s intranet• · Provide Plus/Delta feedback to the corporate participant and their manager at the end of the orientation and any

sessions, if needed• · Assist in Technical Training as directed by the Director• Direct Reports• · Conduct regular check in and 1x1 touchbase sessions to facilitate two-way communication• · Observe and provide feedback at training sessions throughout the year on knowledge, logistics, and presentation skills• · Challenge with special projects related to their job function and for their future desired positions• Role Model• · Demonstrate and model client service standards• · Show respect, initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility• · Represent Sephora in a professional and ethical manner at all times, following Sephora guidelines and Values

Leadership & Development Manager

Requirements · Strong verbal and written communication skills, including

the ability to design and write Orientation and Supervisory & Leadership training programs

• · Proven ability to conduct successful trainings utilizing exceptional presentation skills and tools

• · Previous experience in the cosmetic or specialty store industry is preferred

• · Experience with, and full understanding of, the Sephora concept is a plus

• · Ability to travel as required• · University degree or equivalent experience• · Be able to lift and move 50 pounds

A Brochure!

• I called the HR manager in San Francisco to ask if she could send me any

• Information on what and how to apply for Sephora and what they are looking for when the hire.

• She told me that always a college degree and experience for the marketing

And Public Relations degree.

• Also, someone who is willing to learn and train in school and the beauty

industry.

• Someone who likes to work with people and can get along, also bring new

Ideas to the table

So, take a look at the nrochure…..

The Future???!!!!

I hope that after all my time in school and experience

with working in retail and customer service for

Years. Sephora will be able to give me a chance

to return the favor of always having them send

Me my purchase just like this box that I always

Get when I order from them!!

Plus they will see that I am really passionate

About health and buarty .

I hope that I will be able to expand a career

with them someday!!!