Responsibilities included managing a portfolio of premium footwear brands delivering $14M inannual sales demand simultaneous to meeting corresponding financial targets. Initiated, educated, and fostered relationships with vendors to identify strategic and compatible growth opportunities. Procured compelling product assortment for both persistent and flash events while negotiating costs to achieve assigned KPI’s. Worked cross divisionally with other category partners to capitalize on brand visibility and comprehensive story telling. Synthesized trends and data to evaluate performance and implement relevant actions. Supported Assistant Buyer team in an effort to achieve sales and profit goals while further developing skillsets.

As National Sales Director supporting Nordstrom, responsibilities include managing all aspects of the multi channel business to include sales, profitability, marketing and product knowledge. Additionally, skills includes navigating the impacts of a dynamic retail environment to best support the changing needs of the business. Frequent travel to stores, providing product knowledge with an emphasis on growing sales through increased brand loyalty. Focused on building and fostering relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive successful collaboration.

Responsible for driving and managing a multi million dollar sales and inventory plan, through the development of a customer centric, curated product plan delivering YOY sales and profitability increases. Established and nurtured internal and external relationships in the spirit of fostering trust to achieve success. Essential skills included leading team and guiding priorities to execute to strategic initiatives through clear and concise communication.

NW Regional Buyer for Women's Footwear responsible for all aspects of the buy from inception to selling floor. Extensively engaged with leading both merchant and store selling teams to deliver measured and desired outcomes.