Girl Sportswear and Kids Seasonal Apparel and AccessoriesManage a complex area of responsibility with annual volume over $100M. Navigated headwinds within industry to maintain market share. Repositioned inventory to healthier mix of regular price vs. clearance and increased sell thru prior to markdown by 150 basis points.Steered team through multiple personnel changes within 18-month period, without misses to deadlines or deliverables regardless increased workload.

Responsible for the management and growth of $170M across multiple categories of business and multiple size ranges. I have driven comp store sales growth every quarter since taking over the business, while building relationships within the company and the market to grow strong partnerships.Leading a team of 12 people across merchandising, planning, allocation, and merchandise support areas to provide clear direction for the business and the strategic growth. I have taken pride in leading my team and serving as the manager for 4 people, supporting those individuals with direction for the business as well as supporting their future career growth and development.

Responsible for managing, buying, and growing comp store sales growth of $73 million in annualized volume across multiple National brand businesses (Levi's, Vans, Zoo York, DC, US Polo Assn, Izod, and Van Heusen). Built vendor relationships to foster trusting and profitable business plans to return to growth after 2012 corporate restructuring. Planned the exclusive brand launch of Baker by Ted Baker for the boys area in collaboration with Ted Baker London; including creating the assortment, managing design details, and building marketing for the brand launch in Holiday 2013.

Assisted the buyer, with limited supervision, to identify opportunities and trends within the business and build conceptual and enterprise assortment plans to fill those needs. Also responsible for creating set sell planners, managing marketing, and placing and monitoring orders for stores and internet.

Responsible for allocating fashion and basic replenishment goods to 1100 stores at the sku level. Completed comprehensive store and climate analysis to ensure that store needs were met as well as supporting the presentation standards for advertised and key items.

Trained with the petite casual tops, bottoms, and maternity team on the principles of buying, financial planning, and allocation. Led round table discussions for each segment of training, as well as composing a detailed competitve shopping report.

Manager responsible for overseeing credit card enrollment, composing weekly staff schedule, conducting direct report conversations with employees, serve as the leader on duty of daily store operations, and merchandise placement and set execution.