Type Of Business:
Manufacturing Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Cardiel's expertise includes mentorship and the management of national specialty accounts maintenance, and retail and net sales.
Major Product/SVS:
Cosmetics, Skin Care and Fragrance Products
Favorite Business Publication:
Women's Wear Daily; SmartMoney; Fortune
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Son, Traveling, Reading
Education Degrees:
Associate of Arts in Retail Administration, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA (1985)
Industry:
Sales Management
Date of Distinction:
12/22/2008
Work History:
Lancôme; Clinique; CHANEL
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Cardiel's tenacity, flexibility, loyalty, goal-oriented nature and competitiveness separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Cardiel's greatest career achievement was being promoted from account coordinator to sales director through her successful sales results.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Cardiel would like to be remembered by her peers for her availability, and her supportive, accessible and goal-oriented nature.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Cardiel would like to change today's economy and allow people to stay in their homes, and receive food and clothing.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Cardiel would like to have lunch with her mother, Pauline, who would be exceptionally proud of her honor.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was witnessing seven of her subordinates receive promotions.
Charity:
Local Charitable Organizations; Vital Voices Global Partnership; Women In Need, Inc.; California Long Beach Mission
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her professionalism and mentoring skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her desire to work in the retail industry.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Customer Relations, Coordinating Special Events, Generating Sales Reports, Interviewing, Hiring Account and Training Executives, Sales and Staff Planning, Marketing Calendars, Negotiating Space and Location, Processing Orders, Calculating Monthly Net Sales Projections
Awards/Honors:
15-Year Recognition Award, Shiseido Cosmetics America Ltd. (2007); Shiseido Mentor Award (1998); Nordstrom Vendor of the Year Award (1997)