Senior retail executive with 25 years experience in merchandising/buying, product development, financial planning, brand development, marketing, trend analysis, and global sourcing. World traveled. Proven track record of delivering strong financial results and turning around and growing complex high volume businesses for leading top retailers - Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Kohl's. Repeatedly promoted into senior leadership roles based on demonstrated success in taking risks, development of long term successful strategies, and developing high performance teams and individuals. Extensive knowledge and 15 years experience in the home industry across all categories with ability to analyze and evaluate market dynamics, competitors and identify key growth opportunities.Personal Traits: Commitment to brand vision; Collaborative partner; Driven for results; Uncompromising standards in style and quality; Highly analytical; Risk Taker; Ability to lead and develop teams and individuals; Excellent communication skills; Strong work ethic/high sense of urgency, Passion for product newness and innovation; Strong sense of style, color, and trends; Equally successful/comfortable in a analytical/or creative role.