Rhythm is achieved in the space where strategy merges with product, process, people and technology to create exceptional customer experiences and profitable retail stores within today's complex and non-forgiving marketplace. Without the right strategies and tools in place, business stagnates with poor service, unhappy customers, minimized profit and slow growth.Retail Rhythm is a niche retail consulting company dedicated to retailers of all size. Retail is our passion and our why. We strive to help each client achieve their overall rhythm creating value, profit and cashProfit is increased working in tandem with owners, managers and employees, implementing a combination of proven retail strategies and tactics to ensure the business is stable and growing within expectations. Strategies are grounded in planning and open-to-buy philosophies combined with solid buying practices and implementing or maximizing current technology solutions. With the correct strategies and processes in place, retail businesses thrive and are staged for growth and positive cash flow.We make retail work!

Taught Marketing and International business courses.

Taught capstone management class in strategy.

Direct the consumer systems team, create and execute retail strategy, implement world class systems and support store/ecommerce solutions for 100 store retail chain and multiple selling websites globally.Successfully implemented Oracle retail suite to the global Deckers retail environment. Applications include: RMS, ReSA, Allocation, RPM, AP, LP, MFP, BO, CO, POS, SIM and RMAWon Oracle "Outstanding Achievement in Business Performance" award for Deckers in 2013

Directed retail operations, support, systems, policy, strategy and financial planning for 200 store retail shoe chain.Lead retail support team to execute key strategies and initiatives that improve profit and productivity through improved systems, reporting, best practices, process improvement, scorecard methodology, KPIs, accountability and collaboration.

Provide retail consulting services in operations, merchandising, distribution, inventory, planning, integration, process change and systems.

Iacon, Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of OakleyCreated, analyzed and managed product and store sales and inventory plans. Managed and supervised the buying, planning and distribution teams for 120 locations. Set overall merchandising and marketing direction. Collaborated with vendors, merchandising, field operations and outside resources to maximize product flow and ensure adequate stock position. Administered and maintained merchandising and warehouse systems. Supervised and performed quarterly company inventories. Created and implemented new processes to maximize retail efficiencies.

Created, analyzed and managed store sales, inventory plans and product assortments for up to 1800 domestic and up to 200 international locations throughout Europe, Australia, Singapore and Mexico. Managed and maintained replenishment and distribution to maximize sales opportunity and ensure adequate stock position. Worked with buyers to select product styles, negotiate prices and place purchases. Utilized product flow, replenishment and reverse logistics to optimize inventory investment. Evaluated, recommended and successfully implemented new ERP systems for retail specialty chain of over 2000 locations. Supervised and maintained legacy merchandising and warehouse systems in an international environment. Provided vision and input for business strategy decisions and system integration. Educated, trained and supervised planning, merchandising, warehouse and other departments with regard to systems and business processes.