Sweater DivisionDeliver sales, profit and turn through rigorous analysis in $100MM category. Identify business opportunities while driving corporate strategies.• Build financial plans based on analysis of historical performance, store and district attributes/demographics, customer feedback, and market research.• Collaborate with planning team to create seasonal merchandise plans, assortments and advertising strategies to maximize business opportunities Secured additional receipts and initiated assortment modifications in-season as needed -ensuring color, fabric weights, silhouettes are flowed appropriately. • Create weekly reports to present the following: Best Sellers, Hindsight, weekly executive meeting and Mailer review.

Founded/established a business generating over $6M. Decision maker for all merchandise assortment purchasing and business planning. Purchased Women's sportswear, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Purchased Men's sportswear and accessories. Key Accomplishments:•Planned seasonal OTB and assortment planning inventory for maximum profit through pricing maintaining a 58% mark up and selective markdowns of less than 5% to Class/SKU level by LY figures and analysis.•Analyzed seasonal SKU selling patterns and inventory levels to guarantee demand for increased selling opportunities. Resulting in over a $200 price/ sq. ft. ROI. •Strategic sourcing for new vendor supply opportunities made in the USA. Resulting in 40% inventory of US product.•Developed a private label assortment with a 62% gross margin.•Managed all print, radio and social media marketing.Established and managed eCommerce strategy.Built strong relationships with each vendor, leading to financial acumen trust. •Implemented training and coaching sessions, leadership development and performance management strategies that led to the development of a high-performance team.