* Develop seasonal assortment plans for multiple categories including apparel, handbags, footwear, eyewear, outerwear, and other accessories to achieve financial metrics* Launch new brands through multiple retail channels and digital marketing platforms to engage customers* Reduced category inventory levels by 50% over prior year through managing receipt levels compared to COGS, increasing dropship fulfillment programs, and working with Planning on markdown strategy* Partner with Marketing on daily updates to website homepage in order to drive web sales and conversion * Organize multiple in-studio customer live audience events with companywide cross-functional teams* Lead a team of up to 10 direct reports across Merchandising, Planning, and Product Development

* Established a direct import product development process and partnership to elevate exclusive assortments with cohesive design and cost efficiencies* Enhance private label brands by uniquely differentiating and strengthening each brand positioningIncreased year-over-year apparel sales within first year of direct import vendor partnership turning around a multi-year decline trend* Developed strong team culture with leadership skills to create a common vision and goal

• Developed exclusive product to increase competitive advantage in the specialty retail arena• Led international supply chain importing and built new relationships with freight forwarders• Introduced and grew product categories to keep assortment fresh and exciting for the customer• Partnered with Visual Merchandising Directors to evolve store presentation and product experience

• Managed a $30 million P&L department in an Omni Channel business model• Led direct reports and cross-functional teams to execute top-tier brand initiatives• Fostered strong vendor partnerships in order to successfully design and produce on-brand product• Strategically merchandised and launched highly visible celebrity fashion brands • Created diversified brand matrix through excellent project management and analytical skills • Developed Time & Action calendar with Marketing to stay on schedule for promotional needs

• Managed online extended assortment for Fashion & Accessories through Dropship fulfillment• Launched new product brands within shapewear, sleepwear, and intimate apparel

• Managed Open to Buy projections and took ownership of inventory levels to stay on plan• Established improved product recaps to learn from new item sales and capitalize on trends• Developed pivot tables of product spreadsheets to help purchase appropriate quantity by category• Created stronger brand images for proprietary brands and educate on-air sales team• Analyzed Outerwear performance to create growth strategy for sales volume and product assortment

• Strategized product assortments with key category flow and margin drivers• Planned and developed product categories such as woven jackets, shirts, and vests• Managed on-order receipts and worked with Planner to uphold Open to Buy• Analyzed sales of product classifications and hindsights for future development and strategy• Collaborated with Production Manager on fabric leveraging to achieve targeted cost and mark up• Led cross-functional team in product development timeline and execution to deliver product • Negotiated cost and lead time with the domestic market for fast delivery on new trends • Managed outerwear category for missy and women’s sizes to test an extended category in base stores

• Corresponded with international and domestic business partners to maintain an efficient business• Approved trim and fabric submits and administered product development execution • Implemented processes of tracking development approvals to maintain delivery• Assisted in developing all product categories: knits, wovens, sweaters, bottoms, and denim • Aided vendor compliance in setting up new vendors and ensuring their social compliance• Developed trend boards for seasonal product strategy and must-haves to elevate assortment• Facilitated product knowledge communication for the Marketing and Visual Merchandising department