Comprehensive experience delivering against a vision and strategy in the apparel and footwear Merchandising and Product Creation industry. Demonstrated success in achieving category revenue targets, maximizing margin and increasing productivity with consistent focus on the consumer. Strategic business partner and collaborator known for interpersonal and presentation skills, communicating concepts, ideas, and applied knowledge of products and services to cross-functional teams. Adept at creating seasonal line plans and developing new product line concepts to adapt to rapidly changing business environments with ability to identify targets and deliver on emerging needs.