Nicholas Lilya
Returns Manager
San Diego | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Sailing
Snowboarding
Skateboarding
Musician
Joke telling
Industries
Lifestyle
Skate
Streetwear
Surf
In my own words
— NicholasExperienced Store Manager in the action sports retail industry with a passion for the people, brands, and lifestyle that surrounds it.
Skilled in Communication, People Management, and Sales with a proven track record of growth.
Trajectory
Jul 2019 — Now
Returns Manager · Sun Diego Board Shops
• Ranked as Number 1 company salesman for 2019 exceeding $310,000 in company sales and showing exponential sales growth over 3 years
• Responsible for managing all returns and exchanges while making decisions to keep the company and the customer happy
• Responsible for managing the sales floor and motivating sales associates to exceed their daily sales goals for the day
Nov 2017 — Jul 2019
Assistant Manager · Sun Diego Board Shops/Billabong
• Ranked 9th in the company exceeding $250k in sales for 2018
• Send detailed weekly reports regarding store products and make merchandise decisions for the store.
• Merchandising floor fixtures and counter displays to create an enhanced customer buying experience.
• Understanding of retail software to manage inventory levels and communicate with company buyer.
• Communicate with vendors and assist them with display setup and product placement.
• Responsible for hiring and training over 20 new associates and key holders of the stores.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively and consistently to 15 employees.
• Supervise and motivate sales associates to exceed daily net sales goals and work as a team.
Oct 2016 — Nov 2017
Sales Associate · Athleisure Inc.
• Consistent top seller in company, easily exceeded $200k in yearly sales.
• Ranked 12th sales associate out of 150 employees for 2017.
• Have intuitive awareness of all customer needs and communicate effectively with other staff.
• Excellent customer service skills that create a helpful and engaging environment for customers and staff.
May 2013 — Aug 2017
Camp Counselor · Mission Bay Aquatic Center
• Worked one on one with special needs children diagnosed with Autism, ADD, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Instructed water sports and provided first aid immediately when needed.
• Helped camp registration growth increase over 300%, growing from 5 to over 20 campers with special
disabilities over the past four summers.
May 2013 — Aug 2017
Lead Camp Counselor · Mission Bay Aquatic Center
• Led 40+ campers per week in surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, and kayaking.
• Supervised up to six counselors per week, acting as a camp manager to all staff.
Activity
Education history
University of California
B.A. in Biological Anthropology

