Director of Merchandising, Topshop/Topman• Category development and optimization• Optimize product sell through by influencing seasonal product delivery timelines• Conduct competitive market category and pricing analysis to identify future key growth categories • Enhance top and bottom line Topman performance through strategic re-pricing activityBuyer, Watches and Wearable Technology • Category management of portfolio in excess of $50M in annual… Show more Director of Merchandising, Topshop/Topman• Category development and optimization• Optimize product sell through by influencing seasonal product delivery timelines• Conduct competitive market category and pricing analysis to identify future key growth categories • Enhance top and bottom line Topman performance through strategic re-pricing activityBuyer, Watches and Wearable Technology • Category management of portfolio in excess of $50M in annual sales• Successfully plan, launch and grow wearable category• Launch and aggressively expand emerging brands to mitigate existing brand erosion• Develop and implement new marketing activations to capitalize on high BOS timeframes• Bolster assortment of Fine, Fashion and Promotional online and drop ship brands• Enhance existing “One Day Sale” event to exceed Plan and LY by over $1MBuyer, Men’s Advanced Contemporary and Premium Denim • Category management of portfolio in excess of $25M in annual sales• Strategic brand editing and procurement resulting in significant top and bottom line gains• Foster win-win partnerships through development of strong working vendor relationships• Conceptualize and manage enhanced marketing activations across all media formats• Partner with operations in developing enhanced customer service focused staffing model • Conceptualize and implement first cross brand Athleisure “One Day Sale”• Mentorship and training of Assistant and Associate Buyer resulting in career advancement Show less

Buyer, Men’s ATTITUDE and National Denim Brands • Category management of portfolio in excess of $20M in annual sales• Proactively adjust marketing / promotional tactics to align with business needs • Adjust brand assortments to capitalize on opportunities within both BM and AR• Develop monthly private label fashion assortments with emphasis on key item programs• Work cross functionally to ensure proper rollout and merchandising of assortmentsAssociate Buyer, Women’s… Show more Buyer, Men’s ATTITUDE and National Denim Brands • Category management of portfolio in excess of $20M in annual sales• Proactively adjust marketing / promotional tactics to align with business needs • Adjust brand assortments to capitalize on opportunities within both BM and AR• Develop monthly private label fashion assortments with emphasis on key item programs• Work cross functionally to ensure proper rollout and merchandising of assortmentsAssociate Buyer, Women’s ATTITUDE and Moderate Sportswear Collections • Direct category management of portfolio in excess of $10M in annual sales• Develop monthly private label collections with emphasis on key item programs• Successfully launch Jones&Co, Ellen Tracy and Liz Claiborne in Missy, Petite and Plus• Assist in the development of enhanced plan-o-grams and product knowledge tools for stores Show less

Merchandise Associate, Menswear • Prepare and co-ordinate product knowledge material and sessions• Build vendor relationships into strategic partnerships • Assist in the management of inventory levels and maintain the OTB• Provide sales analysis and recommend purchases, consolidations, and transfers • Liaise with marketing to plan and execute targeted events• Plan and coordinate Menswear social activitiesExecutive Assistant, VIP Services • Assist in the… Show more Merchandise Associate, Menswear • Prepare and co-ordinate product knowledge material and sessions• Build vendor relationships into strategic partnerships • Assist in the management of inventory levels and maintain the OTB• Provide sales analysis and recommend purchases, consolidations, and transfers • Liaise with marketing to plan and execute targeted events• Plan and coordinate Menswear social activitiesExecutive Assistant, VIP Services • Assist in the development and implementation of new Personal Shopping program• Manage customer complaints and compliments on behalf of the President • Work closely with Holt Renfrew’s Chairman’s office to facilitate all personal needs • Facilitate any and all needs pertaining to VIP clients and nationally • Assist the Executive Director of VIP Services as required Show less

Reporting to the Store Manager, responsibilities included assisting in the launch of the Holt Renfrew Bloor Street boutique, delivering superior customer service and driving sales