• Encouraging and building clientele base across all NY retail stores. Networking with interior stylists. • Maintaining visual standards through display and replenishment.

• Advising a variety of small luxury brands based in New York on key aspects of retail and display to further develop merchandising and sales.• Consulting with Central Saint Martin’s Director of Education (London) and the Accademia Costume e Mode’s Design Director (Rome) to develop curriculum surrounding current fashion retail and wholesale demands.• Attending relevant trade shows including Shoppe Object, NYNOW and Book Expo. Attending art fairs including Frieze, Armory Show and AIPAD.

• Bought Men’s and Women’s RTW, shoes, accessories, creative product, collaborations and shop exclusives.• Managed a budget of $5 million annually. Achieved retail sales of $15 million annually across 6 stores.• Travelled internationally to conduct the seasonal buys in Paul Smith Milan, Paris and London showrooms and to attend Salone Di Mobile, Milan, and Maison et Objet, Paris, trade shows. Travelled domestically to visit all stores and support and inspire on site teams and seasonal product collections.• Supported the business of all stores through regular training seminars, shop visits and reporting. Energized, inspired and enabled all teams to confidently achieve sales goals, cultivate and maintain client relationships.• Researched local markets, trends and culture to curate relevant product for each location.• Sourced and developed shop exclusive cashmere knitwear and accessory collaborations with local NYC designers. Worked closely with jewelry designers to create exclusive ranges of sterling silver men’s jewelry.• Developed comprehensive contemporary and vintage book departments within all stores. Curated selection of vintage and contemporary ceramics, glassware, objects, jewelry and stationery.• Responsible for growing the Paul Smith brand in the US through new locations, partnerships and events including photography and art exhibitions, product launches and book signings.• Opened the LA flagship on Melrose Avenue in 2005 and the NY SoHo flagship in 2006. Opened San Francisco and Las Vegas locations in 2010.• Managed the US visual merchandising team, ensuring the brand DNA through creative merchandising and window displays and special installs for events and seasonal promotions.

• Developed retail and wholesale business, press and other opportunities in the US while managing the first store on 5th Ave. Doubled takings in the first four years.