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Carlsbad, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Drove sku profitability project to eliminate over 1,500 unproductive skus, improving in-stock positions and sku velocity. Made assortment recommendations for large retail customers with Plan-O-Gram support. Developed new Point-Of-Sale and supply chain forecasting tool to improve Covid-19 inventory response. Led bundling project to improve warehouse picking.

Rexburg, Idaho

Worked closely with company CEO to reposition category managers within the company to deliver actions and results. Partnered with Customer Service team to update and publish new company returns and warranties procedures. Developed returns process to eliminate un-productive inventory.

Greater San Diego Area

As the category manager for performance and under-car, wheels, towing and replacement parts at AutoAnything, I lead a team of six brand managers and two merchandise specialists, to deliver company sales, margin and conversion goals.

Greater San Diego Area

National sales manager for key accounts with Petco. Annual volume over $100M.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed various categories in supplies: Dog toys, Collars&leads, Bowls and food storage, travel, training and containment. Led a cross functional team of merchants, inventory and space planners, and financial planners to deliver over $165M annually in sales.

Greater Denver Area

Responsible for purchasing sales and marketing for various sporting good categories: Children's footwear and socks, Men's and Women's footwear, bikes, skates and racks. Annual volume over $115M in sales.

Topeka, Kansas Area

Responsible for assortment and purchasing for various women's footwear categories: athletics, casuals, canvas, boots and sandals. Led the largest volume area at Payless Shoesource, Womens sandals and boots, to deliver over $500M annually in sales volume.