▪ Recruited to monetize $285M, private equity owned organization and 8th-largest optical retailer in the U.S with 700+ stores. Define vision/direction, develop priorities and direct business leaders in executing strategy and operating plans. Sold Nationwide Vision to a strategic investor for over 2x the purchase price.▪ Oversee operations in optical departments at J.C. Penney, Hudson’s Bay, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Meijer, Boscov’s, Sears, and AAFES (Army& Air Force Exchange Service), as well as freestanding Nationwide Vision Centers (NVC) in Arizona. ▪ Developed and implemented 4 key pillars of business focus to strengthen revenue,profit, competitive advantage and results: vision insurance, selling culture, eye exams, and contact lenses.▪ Grew vision insurance revenue from $23M and 10.5% of sales in 2015 to $35M and 18.5% of sales in 2018.▪ Created selling culture based on connecting with customers, patient conversion, and upselling.▪ Expanded business by focusing on digital marketing initiatives, subscription programs, email campaigns, and CRM system; email capture increased from 19% to 74%. ▪ Closed 150 unprofitable stores; resulting EBITDA growth from $21M/7.4% of sales to $27M/9.6% of sales, leading to organic growth and positive comp sales for 7 quarters for the 1st time in company history.▪ Opened 22 new NVC stores in Arizona, North Dakota, Florida, and Nevada, paving the way for future growth. ▪ Improved cash flow by reducing inventory 28% or $6.2M in 3 years.▪ Upgraded leadership in senior team and field management.▪ Reduced costs by negotiating favorable agreements with vendors, including a $1.8M savings in insurance fees.▪ Added transparency and broke down silos with initiatives such as: town halls, viewpoint, RM/DM calls, brand landing pages, surveys, training, video capability, store visits, and senior team off-site meetings.

▪ Executive leader of fast-growing, publicly-traded (NYSE: TUMI) global brand of premium travel, business and lifestyle products and accessories, best known for superior luggage, briefcase and small leather goods offerings. ▪ Oversaw 95 full-price stores, 10 travel retail stores, 35 outlet stores, and eCommerce with $260M in sales.▪ Grew total sales by 81% and increased door count by 69%; improved comp store sales per sq.ft. from $945 in 2011 to $1,130 in 2014, an increase of 20% and delivered an 87% lift in operating income in 3 years. ▪ Implemented a robust recruitment program to raise the quality/level of talent; hired and trained senior team to handle rapid growth and expansion in US and Canada markets. ▪ Spearheaded design/deployment of new store concept for global rollout; conducted site visits at all US/Canada stores and traveled to Europe and Asia to train store staff, ensure quality of build, and oversee retail rollout.

▪ Recruited to lead execution of merchandising, design, visual, planning, allocation, marketing, stores, operations and production across 105 outlet stores with 1,400 associates, and total volume of $135M annually.▪ Boosted competitive advantage by launching new, full-price Liz Claiborne New York eCommerce site and revamping Liz Claiborne outlets to run with 100% exclusive product and serve as a vertical specialty retailer. ▪ Strengthened brand differentiation by conceiving and implementing idea to expand print and pattern to 30% of the Liz Claiborne product assortment, maintaining the integrity and legacy of the brand.▪ Gained 9 points in margin and 4 points in initial markup by negotiating an 18% cost reduction with new sourcing agent.

▪ Generated $220M in 285 outlet and specialty stores for three brands: Outlet - Jones New York, Anne Klein, Kasper; Specialty - Anne Klein Footwear/Accessories. ▪ Directed staff of 28, including buying, visual merchandising and eCommerce functional areas.▪ Launched eCommerce site for Jones New York. Hired merchants and determined product brand statements.▪ Reduced SKUs 40%, contributing to better in-stock rates, improvement in sizing, better customer shopping experience.

▪ Merchandised men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel/accessories in 135 free-standing company stores and three specialty stores for $350M business. Added 20 doors in 3 years. ▪ Recruited to manage all Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Outlet business; achieved outlet 4-wall profit of 26% and operating income of 14.8%. Rolled out new line for specialty stores to differentiate product; later sold to Macy’s.▪ Optimized product depth and operations; delivered $475 sales per sq. ft.