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• Promoted to Executive Director of Fashion, Fall 2007 and promoted to National Advertising Director, Fashion & Retail, Summer 2008.• Held #1 Men’s Market Share since 2006.• Increased 2008 Retail paging by 43% and continued to hold #1 Market Share in the Men’s Category.• Cultivated excellent high level client relationships that included Presidents, SVP’s, VP’s and Fashion Directors.• Drove paging with unique and sales driven added value programs that included 3rd party… Show more • Promoted to Executive Director of Fashion, Fall 2007 and promoted to National Advertising Director, Fashion & Retail, Summer 2008.• Held #1 Men’s Market Share since 2006.• Increased 2008 Retail paging by 43% and continued to hold #1 Market Share in the Men’s Category.• Cultivated excellent high level client relationships that included Presidents, SVP’s, VP’s and Fashion Directors.• Drove paging with unique and sales driven added value programs that included 3rd party sponsorships.• Partnered on national marketing programs and branding events for major retailers and fashion clients.• 2009 Salesperson of the Year.• 2009 3rd QTR Salesperson of the Quarter.• 2008 Salesperson of the Year. Show less

• Launched ELLEgirl in August 2001.• Promoted to Fashion Director, Fall 2003.• Responsible for developing the #1 category, Fashion. • Increased paging year after year by 15-20%.• Gold Star Employee of Hachette Filipacchi Media – awarded August 2003.

• Promoted to Fashion Manager, January 2001.• Responsible for P&G clients and agency in Chicago, Beauty and Fashion accounts based in NYC.• Created targeted programs along with added value packages based on client needs.• Cultivated partnerships with top agencies/clients to develop strong media plans to create brand awareness.• Awarded Sales Person of the Year in 2000.

• Promoted to Assistant Market Rep of Junior Knits/Sweaters, February 1999.• Managed $130MM corporate Junior Knits/Sweaters – responsible for Junior Knits.• Traveled overseas and assisted the Junior Knits/Sweaters import team for Fall’99, Spring ’00 and Holiday’00. Contributed to the design and merchandising in the creation of private label products, sharing in all facets of the product development process along with daily communication with overseas offices.• Partnered with key… Show more • Promoted to Assistant Market Rep of Junior Knits/Sweaters, February 1999.• Managed $130MM corporate Junior Knits/Sweaters – responsible for Junior Knits.• Traveled overseas and assisted the Junior Knits/Sweaters import team for Fall’99, Spring ’00 and Holiday’00. Contributed to the design and merchandising in the creation of private label products, sharing in all facets of the product development process along with daily communication with overseas offices.• Partnered with key resources to maximize sales opportunities through business planning and development of major ideas.• Actively worked with vendors to develop strong assortment recommendations on most important merchandise issues. Discussed profitability concerns and negotiated line discounts/incentive prices on best merchandise Show less

• Responsible for $72MM corporate Junior Dress/Swimwear division.• Managed growth and development of key resources within Special Occasion contributing $23MM to total annual volume.• Played integral role in merchandise selections, presentations, and financial roll-ups to store buyers/DMM’s.• Developed the first Juniors Separates Swimwear program

• Ensured timely delivery of the merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, distribution center, and merchant team.• Managed the markdown process, communicated variances to the buyer.• Completed business recaps with direction from the buyer.• Responsible for all re-orders and back-orders.

• Responsible for hiring all women’s sales associates.• Presented all new merchandise programs to the sales floor.• Drove sales through special events.• Identified and shopped the competition.• Communicated issues to stores using the appropriate communication channels.• Interacted effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to achieve departmental goals