-Managed key growth category for burgeoning footwear brand-Learn, understand, and implement brand story through product offer-Collaborated closely with internal (local) and external (homeoffice)employees throughout design, development, and GTM process-Prepared and presented at all key milestones including buymeetings, range review meetings, and sales meetings-Regularly communicated with brand owners and leaders regardingboth quick to market and long-term growth opportunities-Helped to guide and recommend critical path improvements

- Managed $200M Women's Casuals/Fashion categories including Shoes, Sneakers, Sandals, and Boots- Achieved YOY revenue growth of +40% in sandals as well as +15%in boots, while meeting and exceeding margin targets- Developed strategies to gain market share while maintaining brand codes, strategic brand direction, and consumer needs- Delivered comprehensive seasonal briefs reflecting commercial opportunity, trend, consumer, and retailer opportunity- Managed product creation triad through development process to ensure all goals were met- Presented in key milestone meetings including executive kick-off meetings, adoption meetings, pre-line meetings, and sales meetings- Managed team of 3 to ensure support of company strategies, meet required deadlines, and create multiple product lines

-Collaborate with Product Director to achieve ideal product range for all regions each season-Responsible for largest Women’s footwear collections in both Spring and Winter-Seasonal briefing to senior management for direction of design andinnovation-Managing design, color design, and development collaborationpost-seasonal briefing meetings-Presented seasonal product in adoption meetings, pre-line meetings,and sales meeting-Collaborate with key retailers to identify and build products which areeffective for consumer product solutions

-Responsible for maintaining accurate PDM data for seasonal product lines-Ensured accuracy of technical information and copy for seasonalfootwear catalogs-Responsible for maintaining seasonal sample lines-Assisted with set-up and presentation creation for SalesMeetingsand Pre-Season Prep meetings

- Manage $5.8 M department to increase sales- Decreased shrinkage from .71% in 2011 to .24% in 2012 CTD- #2 in company Men’s volume % to store- Review consumer buying trends and proactively respond to product needs through continuous and quality communication with the regional and national buying teams- Merchandise product assortment to maintain fresh and exciting product stories to drive sales and attract new customers - Maintain and teach fit, fabric, and technology product knowledge for over 20 vendors- Daily manage four employees including scheduling, coaching, recruiting, training and have successfully promoted two employees into management positions

- Achieved financial targets through strategic business plans for $12M dollar category- Developed seasonal product assortment using market research findings, channel needs, pricing strategy, and marketing support- Provided quarterly range needs and detailed business plans- Created and delivered innovative product marketingpresentations for sales meetings and account presentations- Created and maintained all technical information and product relevant data in the Range Management System