Executive with additional background in general management with P & L responsibility. Successful track record of driving sales growth in major home appliances, home improvement products, decorative plumbing & hardware, lighting, consumer electronics and select home fashions.Expert in planning and implementing merchandising activities in order to attain revenue and profit objectives. Experienced in establishing long-range and short-range business strategies, assuring the best mix of merchandise, anticipating new trends and launching new products.Effective in leading creative development, introduction and measurement of effective marketing and promotional programs utilizing all media to support sales, profit and budget objectives. Able to build a cohesive strategy that generates effective drawing power and improved image.Specialties: Experienced in developing and managing relationships with long established National Brands in the Home Goods arena. Able to negotiate at a high level within organizations of all sizes creating the "win-win" balance that is needed to prosper in today's retail climate.
Listed skills include Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales, and 31 others.