I am sought by companies to identify merchandising, planning, and inventory management needs. I identify the organizational and category need, define the solution, and then mobilize the teams to execute the plan and deliver results. I reduce inventory to increase fulfillment, create higher turn, and increase profitability.Whether seeking a creative new way to optimize brands, or improving inventory investment strategies to get the most mileage, my industry expertise is a fantastic resource for meeting financial goals.As a critical thinker, I am a strategic business partner to Sales, Design and Merchandising, Production, Operations, and Finance. With a track record of leadership experience and personal development, I watch business trends to build the strategy that will be most effective in aligning product and processes with corporate strategy. From business development initiatives to trend analysis and assessment, I view the process through a retail lens, thus enabling me to make essential business decisions.With a history of success promoting cost-effective, real-world strategies, I am particularly proud of:-Reducing Joe's Jeans inventory by $9M, ensuring on time delivery at the start date.-Reducing Summit Golf Brands’ inventory investment by $4M while increasing the fulfillment rate from 65% to 90% across 5 brands.-Identifying and driving initiatives that increased sales 43% for Greg Norman Collection.-Increasing profitability by 12% in one year for Esprit de Corp.Defining and directing the merchandise vision to best align with corporate objectives and achieve financial targets, I provide a critical eye to uncover business deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.I have been recognized by CEOs for the ability to determine the pulse of an organization and to inspire teamwork. We achieve seamless collaboration between design, development, and sales groups to promote big-picture goals.