My passion is helping companies thrive in retail environments.I bring a 360 viewpoint with my diverse background: MERCHANTI know how to bring something from an idea and get it placed in large-scale retail. I understand large retail strategy, partnerships, vendor relationships, packaging, placement and can help companies forge connections to make them successful in mass retail environments. I worked at Target for 14 years and was a Senior Director leading teams in heavily sourced categories including furniture, accent furniture, stationery, candles, lawn and garden, seasonal, and merchandise presentation. VENDORA lot of vendors can make product, but my specialty is helping vendors bring solutions to retail accounts. My background as a merchant allows me to naturally co-create assortment strategies with my partners. I understand the language, challenges, and KPIs that are important to buyers and help them drive results. OWNERI help business owners deliver on the commitments they make including team leadership, execution, process optimization, product design, cost structure and supply chain management. I understand the obstacles of business ownership and can help create the infrastructure to fulfill commitments. Retail ConsultingRetail StrategyConsumer StrategyCompetitive AnalysisWhite Space OpportunitiesAssortment OptimizationNew Business DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisMerchandisingVisual MerchandisingBrand StrategyPurchasing Supply Chain