Launched a book development company providing publishers complete services from proposal to printer-ready files, as well as a la carte services, tailored to the schedule and budget of each project.• Developed and executed a successful business plan adapted to current industry trends• Cultivated diverse, agile development teams, with talent customized to each project and budget • In the first year, produced six books on time and on budget, resulting in 12 new projects under contract… Show more Launched a book development company providing publishers complete services from proposal to printer-ready files, as well as a la carte services, tailored to the schedule and budget of each project.• Developed and executed a successful business plan adapted to current industry trends• Cultivated diverse, agile development teams, with talent customized to each project and budget • In the first year, produced six books on time and on budget, resulting in 12 new projects under contract by Q1 of the second year Show less

Formulated a profitable growth strategy, building on existing businesses and adding new product lines, while leading a team of nine buyers and assistant buyers across multiple merchandising departments.• Worked cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Store Operations and Marketing to execute a merchandise strategy maximizing in-store and online sales • Identified business opportunities and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage based on industry trends, competition… Show more Formulated a profitable growth strategy, building on existing businesses and adding new product lines, while leading a team of nine buyers and assistant buyers across multiple merchandising departments.• Worked cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Store Operations and Marketing to execute a merchandise strategy maximizing in-store and online sales • Identified business opportunities and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage based on industry trends, competition research and customer demand • Met or exceeded margin and turn goals by strategically purchasing direct imports of core product, and expediting receipt of trend merchandise. Show less

Successfully led the New York division of an international book publisher, overseeing editorial, design and production of 200+ illustrated, non-fiction titles per year. • Conceived, established and managed three new, profitable imprints: o Race Point Publishing – specializes in cookbooks, art, pop culture and adult activity titles o Rock Point Gift & Stationery – produces products from wall calendars and guided journals, to functional stationery and gift… Show more Successfully led the New York division of an international book publisher, overseeing editorial, design and production of 200+ illustrated, non-fiction titles per year. • Conceived, established and managed three new, profitable imprints: o Race Point Publishing – specializes in cookbooks, art, pop culture and adult activity titles o Rock Point Gift & Stationery – produces products from wall calendars and guided journals, to functional stationery and gift books o Wellfleet Press – focuses on illustrated reference and mind, body & spirit titles• Mentored the professional growth of staff and multiple direct reports• Increased profitability through strict control of product development and production costs for each imprint• Actively acquired titles and developed new brand and publishing partnerships• Delivered budgeted revenue and profit with positive cash flow • Doubled Quarto’s custom publishing revenue, increasing the ROI of Quarto IP Show less

Led a team of merchants responsible for all aspects of purchasing, marketing and merchandising Barnes & Noble's bargain business. Developed business plans for the department that met corporate sales and margin goals and achieved turn expectations for the distribution centers while maintaining optimum capacity levels throughout the chain.

Responsible for crafting two publishing lists of over one hundred projects per year from concept through production and delivery. Formulated budget plans to meet corporate growth goals. Negotiated front-list deals and back-list reprints to achieve corporate turn, sales and margin goals.