Sara Sullivan

Sara Sullivan has extensive experience in the retail industry, with a focus on retail development, experience, and operations. Sara is currently serving as the Vice President of Retail Development, Experience, & Operations at Insa, starting in January 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Retail Development & Experience at Insa from March 2021 to January 2023.

Before joining Insa, Sara worked as a Consultant, specializing in creative problem-solving and retail strategy, from September 2020 to March 2021. Sara also worked at Green Growth Brands, where they were the Store Development - Implementation Lead from March 2019 to February 2020. In this role, they led the rollout of 189 shops within a 9-month timeframe, managing tasks such as construction documents, permitting, and installation schedules. Sara also standardized dispensary lighting and developed finish and material specifications for consistent execution across all brands.

Prior to their time at Green Growth Brands, Sara worked as a Designer & Strategist at kp design International, LLC from February 2018 to March 2019. Sara also held the role of Senior Director Brand Presentation, Retail Center of Excellence - Sun Brands at Luxottica from August 2015 to December 2017.

Sara's earlier career includes various roles at Sunglass Hut, where they served as the Director of Store Experience & Merchandising from July 2013 to August 2015, Senior Manager of Store Experience & Merchandising from April 2012 to July 2013, and Merchandising Manager from February 2010 to April 2012. Additionally, they gained experience as a Senior Interior Designer and Interior Designer at FRCH from February 2008 to February 2010 and June 2004 to February 2008, respectively. Sara started their career as an Interior Design Intern at FRCH from March 2003 to June 2004.

Sara's early experience also includes a Design Internship at Federated Department Stores from March 2002 to March 2003 and a Store Planning Internship at Bath & Body Works from March 2001 to March 2002. Overall, Sara Sullivan's work experience showcases their expertise in retail development, strategic planning, and project management.

Sara Sullivan obtained a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP. The duration of their studies and the specific years of their education were not mentioned.