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Expertise in retail and supply chain consulting thru continuous improvement methodologies and strategies.Helping companies accelerate growth, generating competitive insights to improve the team's strategic thinking and optimize supply chain and sourcing strategies, deliver on maximum cost savings.

Cincinnati, OH

Sourced all new product types, printing methods, negotiated pricing on products and production, payment terms, contracts, develop long-term corrective actions, vendor scorecards based on performance categories. Optimized best cost driven strategies of $12M in annual spend resulting in $160M in sales.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Managed a $22B global consulting sourcing project at a client location while leading a team of 90 leaders and associates using Agile methodology. Responsible for overall Operations, Delivery, Consulting, Process Improvements and Digital Advancements of the entire program to the client. Focus on service level agreements and client expectations while.

Mason, OH

Supplier relationship owner for all uniform fabric/raw materials (including FR) and all pant manufacturing totaling $200 million in cost spend. Managed the contract negotiation on all master purchasing agreements, supplier working agreements and pricing agreements. Analyzed commodity prices and raw material markets globally and managed-upwards on commodity.

Cincinnati, OH

Researched, designed, and developed an enterprise-wide executive on-boarding e-learning course. Determined leadership training needs based on established talent pipeline and internal business trends. Leveraged expertise of 3rd party providers in instructional design while adding personal value with internal business perspectives to programs. Partnered with.

Directed all aspects of merchandising and buying for Women’s and Men’s Apparel, Footwear and Accessories (increased volume from 20 million to 42 million). Established merchandising strategies, sales, margin and markdown goals, created marketing events, developed and sourced all private label programs consisting of 49% of the annual business. Opened sixteen.

Transformed various men’s and women’s sportswear departments to bring an updated and brand-right customer to the store including highly successful re-launching and sourcing of private label in dresses, women’s suits, women’s coats and men’s dress furnishings. Delivered on all KBI’s including - sales, margin, accurate forecasts and creative seasonal.

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics & Organizational Studies

Zeis Textiles Extension - Textiles Fundamentals

Textile Fundamentals, a comprehensive in-depth study of the entire textile process from fiber formation through finishing.