-High buying & planning accuracy; consistently able to surpass company ST% and profit target. -Turned business from -9% comp to +1% comp, total increase of +10% even during 2009 world financial crisis.-Responsible for all buying aspects, OTB budget planning, retail sales plan, mark down strategies for Ferragamo across all categories (including license categories).-Review and analyze performance of each POS, propose strategies to increase efficiency of dollars/sq ft by assortment planning and suggest store layout/plans for optimal performance.-Drive monthly floor sets process to focus on key items and new product introductions, partner with visual merchants to continuously enhance shopping environment.-Manage stock clearance, outlet strategies and wholesale opportunities aside from direct retail shops.-Conceptualize and help develop merchandise assortments catering to demographic market needs. Travel to Italy and review, comment and detail future collections. Make necessary suggestions on collections to ensure needs of market are met and voice out concerns. Place orders based on needs of the business as well as fashion direction, and forecast trend needs.-Lead and develop buying team and product training. Drive entire brand team (PR, Marketing, VM and Retail team) to execute seasonal plans and strategies.

-Managed both retail and merchandising of D&G for APAC on all categories.-Expanded business from two Hong Kong stores to multiple branches, including Mainland China and roll out of juniors/children’s market. -Managed a head count of over +40 staff, responsible for recruitment and staff development. -Increased business +19% up from retail plan for 07/08 fiscal year on comp stores. -Analyze regional sales data to monitor inventory levels for replenishment, help facilitate store transfers and consolidations to maximize sales potential. -In charge of buying team, retail operations, shop staff and product training.-Build and coach the team, identifying talent for key positions. Lead and develop buying team and product training, interview and appoint new hires, conduct staff training.

-Reported directly to VP of Merchandising.-Increased '05 business up 34% from '04 on comp stores, exceeded sales plan 6%.-Managed all handbags, scarves, fashion jewelry, watches, sunglasses, fur and cold weather depts. for all Lane Crawford locations.-Conceptualized and developed private label fur and fur accessories.-Responsible for buying designer labels such as Marni, Miu Miu, Chloe, Luella, Mulberry, Hogan, Jimmy Choo and various labels.

-Reported directly to Fashion Director. -Promoted from assistant RTW buyer to Handbag buyer in 6 months.-Analyzed daily sales data and inventories to plan promotions, make adjustments, calculated open to buy, and placed orders for replenishments.-Communicated with vendors to cultivate long term relationships and developed exclusive products, promotions, special events, terms and delivery.

-Responsible for developing over 70% of handbags and small goods collection for wholesale, retail, factory store and Coach Japan divisions.-Partner directly with design department on all stages of development and sampling to meet product launch and calender time lines.-Responsible to work with techincal engineers on quality control/testing of assigned product lines/categories.

-Promoted from allocator within 6 months to manage men's woven business with head buyer.

-Supervised production aspects and maintained quality control.-Responsible for showroom goods and fabric library.