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I'm a customer focused, practical, commercial and results driven retail executive with experience across big box, department and specialty store formats. I have extensive experience in both the Buying and Selling elements of retail, through key roles in Merchandise and Store Management. My senior roles have contributed to company successes at large national retailers. I am passionate about building relationships, leading & developing individuals, implementing effective solutions and delivering engaging solutions to customers. I regularly balance the need to work strategically, tactically, or operationally. I also have extensive experience in working across Executive Management, Cross functional groups, Partners and external stakeholders.Career Highlights include:• Building and leading successful Merchandise teams at Officeworks and Target.• Key contributor to Officeworks success from 2014 to 2023, with a Sales CAGR of 9% over the 9 years.• Double digit growth of the Mobile, Connectivity and Accessories portfolio, outperforming the market and increasing market share.• Improving Officeworks stockturns from 4.3 in 2014 to 5.5 in 2020.• Key contributor to Target’s success from 2003 to 2010 with a Sales CAGR of 6% over the 7 years.• Implementing successful systems such as Price Optimisation, Replenishment, Financial Planning and Foundation merchandise systems across various retailers.

Listed skills include Inventory Management, Retail, Store Management, Assortment, and 17 others.