Merchant for Jan-San and Pool Supply categories.

Responsible for the interior and exterior paint sales to Lowes account. Partnered with the Lowes Merchants and the Sherwin-Williams internal support teams to help launch the Infinity line of paint.

2009-2015 Interior Paint Merchant • Provided the leadership to make The Home Depot the world’s #1 retailer of zero and low VOC paint by transitioning to Zero VOC colorants. Coordinated color formula updates, ensured the safe disposal and return of old colorants and responded to all store level issues. • Earned top honors from the company including the Innovative Product of the Year Award for the launch of Behr Ultra (2010) and again for the launch of Behr Marquee (2014). Earned the “Eco-Options” program of the Year Award for the roll out of Zero VOC colorants (2012). • Partnered with the In-Store Environment and Operations teams to create the Paint Desk Standards manual that provided specific guidelines for maintaining paint desk appearance and paint equipment maintenance.2004-2009 Exterior Stain, Primer, Concrete Coatings and Solvents Merchant• Created five regional product assortments and pricing strategies using merchandising analytics and sales reporting enabling stores to sell relevant products based on the prevalent building materials used in home construction and the competitive landscape in their specific markets.• Took on the responsibilty of the “Learning Captain” for the Paint Department and organized annual “Paint Roadshows” held at store locations across the country. Created selling tools that helped seasonal associates sell the complete paint projects.

Buyer for on-air, electronic products sold including PC's, laptops, printers, scanners and automotive electronics. Negotiated new product launches and built exclusive product offerings for TV viewing consumers.• Achieved record single day sales as well as achieved record “Dollars per Minute” metrics during a 2003 airing of a Gateway laptop computer.• On-boarded name brand consumer electronic brands such as Lexmark, Gateway, Brother and Canon who had not previously sold through the TV retailing channel.