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Valdosta, Georgia, United States

Oversee Merchandising, Buying and Visual for Turner Fine Furniture and Turner Budget Stores.

Hudson, Ohio

Managed and sourced vendors for all home décor categories including art, wall décor, lighting, decorative accessories, rugs, occasional accent furniture, top of bed, window panels, seasonal and candles. Responsible for over 350 vendors. Improved vendor onboarding process, systems and relationships by updating guidelines, and visiting factories globally. Streamlined shipping processes and implemented better tools for ordering.

Warren, Michigan

*Lead Global Sourcing and Merchandise Management for accent furniture/home furnishings with Top 20 Furniture Retailer in the United States, 141 brick and mortar stores, catalog and e commerce with revenue exceeding $1.4 Billion in revenue.*Senior Buyer of home furnishings including categories of accent furniture, table top decorations, seasonal decor, lighting, art, lamps and lighting, rugs,one of a kind finds, textiles, top of bed, candles. etc.*Product-Brand Management for home accessories for the Nigel Barker Home Collection (NB 1 & 2 Global Collection) recently released.* Raised the high style standard at Art Van by introducing exciting lifestyle product collections including URBAN, PASSPORT, and STUDIO. (Dining, bedroom, furniture, and accessory) * Reduced inventory by half by streamlining vendor standards, quick product turn around, and merchandise plan-o-grams, decreasing working vendors from 300 to 100.*Developed products to fill in trend gap, increased profitability, and maintained competitive edge in the marketplace. *Managed junior buyers and administrative personnel, including training and supervision. *Traveled extensively (25%) to global destinations and world wide trade shows.

Hickory, North Carolina

*Initiated and envisioned Jackson Carter as specialty brand for Boyle's Furniture, Inc. Identified house brand by lifestyle, trends, market conditions, and analyzing data regarding current furniture grouping selection successes and gaps, then proceeded to identify and qualify vendors who could best partner in achieving this new brand for the company.*Worked with vendor engineers and creative to develop product line for Jackson Carter to include casegoods, upholstery, accent furniture, art, and a total accessory line. *Managed process from creative to product delivery and showroom set up, and all functions in every area including business strategy, product management, advertising, sales training, and visual .Managed every category for accessories and the inventory for 35 stores. Worked cross functionally with advertising, merchandising, other buyers to meet company goals and project overal brand. Managed vendors and handled invoices, descrepancies, charge backs and quality.