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Sandusky, Ohio, US

Sandusky, Ohio, US

Managing the Peanuts category, as well as, other enterprise-wide product development initiatives.

Addison, Texas, US

Led team and executed merchandise strategies for a $252M retail parts business. Responsible for assortments, inventory and replenishment process for 70 retail and service locations. Introduced Impulse concept to test new items and drive additional basket size for each transaction. Developed and led initiatives that streamlined product assortments.

Arlington, Texas, US

Led and executed global merchandise strategies to achieve $48M planned annual sales with responsibility for over 135 unique retail locations. Achieved a 17% reduction in vendors while leveraging each vendor's creative investment. Accountable for all product development, financial metrics and strategic vision for all retail locations in each International.

Led and executed day-to-day activities including purchase order management, managing inventories, logistics, training, developing new store locations and managing all aspects of a new nature products company. Planned annual sales of $13.7M for eight locations opened with 4 additional locations planned 2018. Charged with providing merchandising, product.

Created business plan, strategies and product assortment for a new outdoor nature product company. Developed product assortments, selected vendor, initial buy quantities and total cost of concept development. Created a complete line of private brand nature products with higher quality standards than leading national brands that achieved a lower cost and.

US

Charged with all strategic sourcing activities for a $50M soft home manufacturer including: identifying factories, negotiating cost, logistics, ensuring on time deliveries, and developing and maintaining vendor relationships to meet and exceed planned cost. Developed and implemented sourcing strategies Planned 1st full year savings over $265,000. Created.

Grand Prairie, TX, US

Charged with providing strategy, leadership and direction for a $39M COS private brand portfolio for the largest pet products distributor in the USA. Accountable for all strategic initiatives to rollout 6 private brands from one region to five new regions representing all 50 States. Developed process to evaluate all tangible cost to rollout 242 items to 50.

Irving, TX, US

Led and executed sourcing strategies to support the $420M Bridal Division, largest company division. Responsible for all strategic sourcing activities including: identifying factories, negotiating cost, ensuring on time deliveries, and developing and maintaining vendor relationships to meet division/department IMU targets. Leveraged and collaborated with.

Irving, Texas, US

Category Manager Packaging and Party Accessories - Led a team responsible for a $71M national brand and private brand business, accountable for all product lifecycle activities including, sales, margin, turn, inventory, purchase order management and logistics. Curated balanced product assortments by strategically selecting and purchasing products from both.

Irving, Texas, US

Private Brand Product Manager Baskets, Storage & Home Décor - Reporting to the VP/GMM of the Home Décor Division, I led and executed private brand strategy for a $71M business. Responsible for all project management and product development activities including category and product pricing plans to achieve retail sales, margin and inventory goals. Developed.

Irving, Texas, US

Global Sourcing Manager Paper Craft Division, responsible for executing strategic sourcing strategies for a $87M private brand business. Increased private brand penetration by 3.2% by creating a factory matrix to reduce number of factories and reducing cost while increasing overall product quality. Managed all strategic sourcing activities including.

Plano, Texas, US

Led and executed global sourcing strategy for a $605M Hard Home business including seasonal, holiday, tabletop, cookware, small electrics, lamps, and wall décor departments. Managed 5 cross functional teams, 6 international offices and 34 international and 4 team members in Plano. Accountable for problem solving and identifying solutions to maintain the.

Burbank, CA, US

Senior Buyer/Category Manager, Disney Parks & Resorts, responsible for merchandise strategy and execution for a $96M Disney private brand hardlines business including, tabletop, home décor, gifts, and kitchenware departments. Accountable for total cost of ownership for largest department in Disney Theme Parks including. Executed product strategy increasing.

Orlando, FL, US

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Disney Store, responsible for a $70M Disney private brand hardlines and candy business. Identified key items and implemented a strategy that saved 11% or $2.7M, while increasing margin 4.5% or $3M for holiday 2003. Extensive international travel visiting factories and agent teams. Responsible for maintaining quality and Disney’s.

St. Petersburg, FL, US

Led and executed global sourcing and product development strategy for the $600M Home Division, largest division at HSN. Developed a “Timeline” approach to product development while introducing a brand management assortment strategy for trend, color and design for home fashion departments. Created and led design direction for Cookware, Home Décor, Table Top.

Working with famed Magician and Illusionist David Copperfield, I developed and managed overall merchandise strategy for retail program at a new global theme restaurant company. Curated merchandise assortments to reflect the celebrity and brand of David Copperfield Magic Underground concept. Working with creative teams to assist in the development of themes.

Burbank, CA, US

Led and executed strategy for a $48M Disney private brand home and gift business. Increased sales by 16% or $4.5M while improving margins by 2.3% by creating and executing a lean process reducing development time by 2 months. Developed and implemented better gift strategy including a new wood and metal frame business still being sold today at Disney Parks.

Burbank, CA, US

Responsible for a COG $185M import Disney Theme Park private brand business. Oversaw 5 in-country teams managing all sourcing activities for all Disney branded merchandise manufactured in Asia. Increased shipments by 5.5%. Directed the development of custom developed private brand Disney products from U.S. Buying Office. Maintained extensive factory visit.

Burbank, CA, US

Managed a $47M Disney private brand hardlines, headwear and timepiece business. Increased sales by 20.6% while improving margins by 4.5% by continuous product assortment refinement and trend reviews. Responsible for all merchandising and buying functions including, product development, product sourcing, pricing strategy, open to buy, buying selections.