• Developed company’s initial NIL assortment across men’s, women’s, children’s and gifts categories• Procured all necessary equipment to launch in-store jersey customization at 32 locations across the chain. Implemented processes and training to operate equipment• Coordinated all hot market assortments across categories for all postseason championships schools participated in• Managed monthly markdown process per company guidance

• Developed seasonal assortments by volume rank across basics, sideline brands and special collections vendors• Performed in-depth analysis and management of company’s largest department each season, including direct contact and negotiation with vendors and follow-through on execution with planners• Managed markdown process per company guidance• Analyzed sales using reporting tools (JDA MMS, Retail Ideas & Silvon) as needed for season assortment reviews, vendor meetings… Show more • Developed seasonal assortments by volume rank across basics, sideline brands and special collections vendors• Performed in-depth analysis and management of company’s largest department each season, including direct contact and negotiation with vendors and follow-through on execution with planners• Managed markdown process per company guidance• Analyzed sales using reporting tools (JDA MMS, Retail Ideas & Silvon) as needed for season assortment reviews, vendor meetings, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy Show less

• Financial Planning – Develop monthly sales plans by store, by department using corporate goals and strategies for the company’s flagship segment. Establish monthly markdown & receipt plans to support the sales plan. Drive department goals to deliver financials including sales, gross margin and inventory turnover. • Assortment Planning – Preview the corporate-approved vendor, style and graphic options by Sourcing, and provide feedback for any additional needs. Complete the assortment plan… Show more • Financial Planning – Develop monthly sales plans by store, by department using corporate goals and strategies for the company’s flagship segment. Establish monthly markdown & receipt plans to support the sales plan. Drive department goals to deliver financials including sales, gross margin and inventory turnover. • Assortment Planning – Preview the corporate-approved vendor, style and graphic options by Sourcing, and provide feedback for any additional needs. Complete the assortment plan by store, identifying the appropriate style, graphic and color choices based on need. Analyze & report weekly/monthly sales, inventory and turn position as it relates to plan, last year and last week/month.• Financial/Assortment Analysis/Reporting - Manage inventory levels for company’s flagship segment using the OTB process. Forecast financial goals by store, by department. Execute purchase order placement/modification/cancellation recommendations based on OTB disposition.• Print/Web Catalog Process – Review prior year print catalog sales to identify key items and category trends. Calculate the number of styles by category based on store’s financial plan & historical performance. Establish category & items counts by page in conjunction with the Sourcing group and catalog coordinator. Ensure all items in catalog are included in store’s assortment plan.• Stadium/Concessions Process – Analyze prior year stadium/concessions sales by item & location type, and identify key items & categories. Calculate the number of styles by category based on the financial plan & historical performance. Communicate concessions plan to stores and travel to locations in support of home games throughout the season. Show less

• Lead and managed the opening of three stores in the South Bend/Mishawaka area, including but not limited to, overseeing store remodels, budgeting, purchasing product, hiring staff, and implementing policies and best practices. • Integrated existing web site business with brick-and-mortar store business by sharing inventories thus leveraging a stronger buying position for the company with our vendors.• Established & exceeded sales projections for first year. Revenues exceeded $200k… Show more • Lead and managed the opening of three stores in the South Bend/Mishawaka area, including but not limited to, overseeing store remodels, budgeting, purchasing product, hiring staff, and implementing policies and best practices. • Integrated existing web site business with brick-and-mortar store business by sharing inventories thus leveraging a stronger buying position for the company with our vendors.• Established & exceeded sales projections for first year. Revenues exceeded $200k and profit margin was near 60%. Show less

• Effectively lead & managed the store teams to achieve sales growth & profit growth in accordance with Nike brand at retail standards.• Executed service strategies that reinforced a premium consumer experience and connected with the community through Nike-driven service/charitable events.• Ensured revenue targets were met by monitoring store key performance incentive goals, managing budgeted metrics, monitoring space utilization, and maximizing productivity.• Utilized operational… Show more • Effectively lead & managed the store teams to achieve sales growth & profit growth in accordance with Nike brand at retail standards.• Executed service strategies that reinforced a premium consumer experience and connected with the community through Nike-driven service/charitable events.• Ensured revenue targets were met by monitoring store key performance incentive goals, managing budgeted metrics, monitoring space utilization, and maximizing productivity.• Utilized operational and product reports to proactively develop and track business plans and to communicate key product needs. Show less

• Coordinated all aspects of a $750,000 e-commerce business. Duties included buying, budgeting, inventory allocation, catalog production and execution (both online and hard copy), order processing, and customer service.• Managed the day-to-day operation of two stores. Duties included buying, budgeting, preparing the daily deposit, assisting customers, merchandising and supervising 8-10 employees.• Coordinated the operation of souvenir stands throughout the football stadium and other… Show more • Coordinated all aspects of a $750,000 e-commerce business. Duties included buying, budgeting, inventory allocation, catalog production and execution (both online and hard copy), order processing, and customer service.• Managed the day-to-day operation of two stores. Duties included buying, budgeting, preparing the daily deposit, assisting customers, merchandising and supervising 8-10 employees.• Coordinated the operation of souvenir stands throughout the football stadium and other sporting venues. Duties included coordinating inventory, event setup, and inventory reconciliation. Show less