Understand talent markets through extensive candidate research in order to recruit and train top-tier retail professionals.Manage store personnel by conducting performance reviews, ensuring conflict resolution, and providing career development.Create learning and development programs to ensure a knowledgeable workforce.Build cross-departmental relationships in order to structure and streamline operational systems.Develop a strong understanding of clientele by spending time with business leaders and monitoring performance metrics.

Oversaw the entire design process in collaboration with creative, production, merchandising, and buying.Scheduled and supervised professional photo shoots for approved Men’s Golf concepts.Worked with production designers to prepare design boards and ensure continuity between product categories in order to present to senior management.

Drove retail performance at Bloomingdales’ accounts in Northeast NJ by leveraging nationwide sales statistics and targeting current trends.Recruited high quality candidates that contributed to business stability as a result of minimal turnover.Provided continuous performance feedback and necessary training for employee development.

Increase and maintain client relationships.Ensure a complete knowledge of product to better assist clients.Aid with in-store merchandising and other visuals.Served as the lead Made to Measure Specialist.

Analyzed sales targets and budgets and implemented a strategic plan to meet and exceed goals.Trained associates in inventory management and supervised physical inventory count.Planned and supervised store visual transition and regular merchandising needs.

Grew second floor sales from 10% to 30% of total store sales. Assisted with seasonal buys for 5th Ave Flagship.Aided with S/S 2011 & F/W 2011 Gant by Michael Bastian presentation.

Created design and content for apartment advertisements and company website.Reviewed and evaluated ongoing analysis of target tenant population.Established relationships with exterior vendors to promote company interests.