I am a dynamic and passionate Senior Merchant skilled at elevating product and merchandise assortments utilizing a keen eye for design and a customer centric approach while ensuring growth and profitability targets are achieved. I am strategic in negotiating terms and pricing to meet purchasing objectives, coupled with the ability to drive successful vendor relationships. I am a thought leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing process improvement solutions that deliver substantial impact and increase efficiency. I bring an entrepreneurial spirit when executing top-tier initiatives with a sharp sense of urgency critical thinking skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive transformation.Additionally, I effectively evaluate vendor performance to maximize sales, inventory turn, and margin dollars while executing energy driven collaborations, exclusives, and shopping opportunities throughout the full sales cycle. I take a customer centric approach to everything I do to ensure their brand and product experience exceeds expectations and engenders repeat purchases and brand loyalty. My expertise is across multiple categories in home including table top, furniture, home decor, gifting, seasonal decor, functional housewares and bedding and bath. I possess a distinctive ability to lead teams to achieve and exceed set goals, and I believe it is one of my greatest assets. Through employing motivational techniques and proper guidance, I have encouraged my colleagues to reach their full potential and ultimately drive higher productivity and innovation. I am passionate about people and relationships and I believe that leadership is a privilege I set high expectations for both myself and others, ensuring measurable and consistent growth along with an optimistic and results driven team culture.If you would like to hear more about my story, please feel free to inMail me!