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Responsible for overseeing the development, creation, implementation and continuous improvement of the visual design and merchandising planograms for Samsung's Retail initiatives across all national retailers and carriers. A key member of the retail merchandising and experience team, positioning Samsung as a leader in retail by delivering an unmatched consumer and shopper experience with key retail partners.

The Senior VP of Merchandising supports a team of Merchandisers, a team of Order Entry professionals and own Retail Merchants (buying and planning) that provide a Retail focus centered on the Hugo Boss customer and selling organization, while driving meaningful improvements in our Key Performance Indicators within Retail. Merchandising includes all Product related subjects for all distribution channels.stategic merchandising and product assortment guidance for all categories in order to drive increased demand.Leading a team including a VP of Retail Merchandising, DMM's, a Director of Planning, Senior Buyers and Planners and Allocators for the US, Canada and Mexico Directly Operated Stores, Concession stores, On Line Store and Outlet Stores. Leading a team of Product Merchandisers that collaborate with the German based design organization for all product categories that Hugo Boss produces. This team is the direct link between the America's customer needs and the Brands creative leadership. Leading a team of Production professionals that are responsible for placing all orders each season and also tracking those orders into the US Warehouse. As well as organizing and running the NY office sample sales.

The Vice-President of Merchandising supports a team that provides strategic merchandising and product assortment guidance for all categories in order to drive increased demand. This additional business is accomplished by implementing leading market strategies and innovative approaches to enhance the product offer success within the Americas region (Canada, USA, Mexico and Brazil). This role is responsible for analyzing historic product performance, identifying market trends and translating these into product development opportunities which will be adopted to grow our business. Lead the Product Merchandising team to collaborate with the German based Design and Brand Teams by providing the needs of the America’s Region. Coordinated Product Merchandisers, Production and an Office Assistant. Supporting 6 direct reports. Worked with German based corporate leaders to define a new brand hierarchy and regional pricing strategies. Expanded on underdeveloped categories, delivered detailed product opportunities, strategized with Wholesale and Retail leaders for the America’s on a Plan to Win.

Lead Merchandise Team and administrate a $228M budget. Accountable for Kids merchandise in all 117 stores as well as online business. Coordinate 5 buying teams, 7 direct reports, and 56 merchandising associates. Empower employees to succeed and meet/exceed customer expectations. Utilize effective relationship management to cultivate relationships with customers and vendors; assess needs to determine first-class product offerings. Promote the business by offering brands exclusive to Nordstrom. Develop strategy for the division and ensure successful execution to achieve short- and long-term business goals.Achievements- * Achieved a 137 base point improvement in gross margin percent since 2006.* Acquired brands unique to Nordstrom including Boden, Peek. Aren't You Curious, Disney, and Benetton, which currently represent approximately 40% total Kids business.* Elected to the Integrated By Process Team to create a new planning system, decide upon organizational structure, and transition the company; led to focused product assortments and improved sales. *Transitioned division from regional procurement to a national procurement model in 2010; consolidated 5 individual US buying offices into a single, national structure based; * Developed new organizational structure, closed buying offices, and effectively decreased workforce by 20%; resulted in an enhanced and streamlined strategy and more consistent branding.* Increased online business by $19M and grew it to encompass 10% of total business; utilized SEM/email marketing to target consumers and diversified product offerings to improve the online shopping experience.Instrumental in the Business Group's achievement of $28M in sales and $15M in gross margin.

Lead a Team of 5 buying teams with 5 direct reports, and 15+ associates for Men's Apparel supporting the South region comprised of Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Coordinated product offerings for the 8 initial locations and later, in all newly opened stores. Collaborated with individual buyers across the US to achieve a unified team with cohesive nationwide branding. Organized first Men's Team for the South; established new office, recruited employees, and facilitated the foundation of a superior company culture.Achievements - *Delivered a 200% increase in total volume during from 2002 to 2006*Respected as the fastest growing division in the company during this 4 year timeframe. *Delivered a 45% Comp store sales improvement during 4 years in role. *Promoted 5+ employees into advanced and increasingly responsible leadership positions. *Selected as National Lead DMM for Men's Sportswear and National Lead DMM for The Rail *Transitioned The Rail from a young men's area to a premium denim destination.

Men's Lead on a technical project that brought perpetual inventory to Nordstrom. An integral part of a cross functional team that determined: - What inventory system to buy (Retek) , - What needed customization to fit Nordstrom's needs - We tested all the customizations - We developed the training - We rolled out the new systems and trained the new systems to the Men's Division.

Men's Furnishings Buyer for multiple regional offices. Minnesota (1 store) for 3 yearsChicago (3 stores) for 2 yearsSouthern California (10 stores) for 2 years State of California (26 stores) for 1 year