• Developed, integrated and provided forecasts for APLA operations to set, review, reconcile and/or execute demand, source and supply plans.• Developed tools to identify and address forecast variances to improve forecasting accuracy. • Compiled and analyzed internal and market demand information for reporting demand & delivery performance through statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making tools.• Contributed to creation and visibility of change requests and provision of recommendations for process improvements to include development and support of process management to ensure timeliness and accuracy of critical information, events and procedures.• Coordinated and worked with leadership teams across DSM, Merchandising and MFP functions to story tell the state of the business for continuous strategy development.

Expertise in retail marketing, inclusive of merchandising, via extensive education and employment in the field. Along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Clothing and Textiles Merchandising from Texas Southern University, I possess a Master of Science in Merchandising Management from Michigan State University as well as an MBA with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Houston-Victoria. I am a former Professor of Fashion and Retail Management/Marketing for a national private educational institution where I conducted classes in Retailing principles and practices, Business operations, Marketing, and Merchandise Management and Mathematics among various other industry oriented courses. Most of my industry experience was acquired in corporate retail on the west coast, having participated in buying and planning operations for such well known companies as Bugle Boy, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and Hot Topic. Corporate retail planning experience also includes positions with Texas area retailers Academy Sports and Outdoors and Garden Ridge Management, prior to taking on the role of Retail Management Instructor with responsibilities for fashion program management, which afforded me the ability to deliver knowledge of the industry to users beyond the walls of the classroom.I am available to advise companies regarding various business challenges such as:Open to Buy/Inventory Planning for Markdown reduction and Improved Profitability: • Inventory analysis by classification for appropriate buys. • Detailed monthly open to buy plan by classification Sales Forecasting: • Spreadsheet development based on best forecasting techniques. • Impressive accuracy rate for the right products in the right place at the right time. Cash Flow Planning: For suitable monthly income and well managed outflow.Marketing: • Current plan review and assessment • Strategy Development• Branding Contact me to help you strategize business goals and more!

Instructor- Retail Management, Retail Math, and Marketing courses.

Financial planning and analysis for various merchandise categories to include sales, gross margin and turn goals.