I have always been a retailer and a merchant. Specialty Store, Big Box, Catalog, ECommerce and Distribution are the areas I have been immersed in. Trying to always find new ways and opportunities to develop and expand my skills and talents, as well as all those around me. I like to feel I have supported and mentor some very special individuals and emerging companies and departments. Over 25+ years of progressive retail experience from sales to executive responsibility for marketing, merchandising, development, sales and operations. A seasoned merchant and strategic planner with demonstrated abilities to anticipate and capitalize on market and consumer trends, exceed company goals and objectives, and provide hands-on strategy for business development. Extremely effective in establishing and cultivating productive partnerships by creating an environment of mutual trust and shared success.Specialties: Distribution♦Purchasing♦P&L Management/Budgeting♦Staff Development/Leadership♦Procurement Operations♦Sales & Merchandising♦ Category Management♦Supply Chain Optimization♦Marketing & Advertising♦ Strategic Supplier Development♦Product Management♦Operations Reengineering♦Performance Improvement♦International Business♦Contract Development & Negotiations♦Ecommerce Systems♦SEO & Web Analytics♦Web Design,Contract Negotiations, Team Building, Market Analysis, & forecasting.
Listed skills include Merchandising, Purchasing, Operations Management, Retail Category Management, and 45 others.
