- Lead Softlines Global Sourcing Team and Global Sample Coordinator- Strategic leader responsible for Sourcing elevated, quality product for new Reddy brand launch in 2018; project manager for entire brand, and go-to expert for Product Development - Analyze, create and implement global sourcing and diversification strategy; drive cross-functional partnership in order to achieve robust diversification goals while still maintaining quality, cost, and flexibility- Initiated the creation, documentation, and training of a cross-functional sample management and approval process to further evolve Product Design & Development capabilities, including training the entire Owned Brand CFT on production steps and approval requirements at each phase.- Managed product development for pet Apparel and Travel categories, including concept management, prototypes, RFQ, hardlines tooling, and strategic vendor negotiations.- Nominated as core team leader for Executive Women at Petco, an internal resource group providing business acumen and leadership training, volunteer opportunities and networking events to Petco Partners at headquarters and in the retail field

- Managed Strategic Sourcing and Product Development for Owned Brand Apparel, Travel and Gifting.- Created Vendor Assessment to assess the health of total Owned Brand vendor matrix to determine strengths and opportunities for more strategic vendor partnerships.

- Manage global sourcing for $294M in private label (MSC) fashion apparel business through strategic relationship management of 13 international and domestic supplier partners- Chosen by senior management to lead transformation of product development calendar by decreasing development lead time by 3-15 weeks; postponement of decision making and increased speed to market led to 30% sales increase, and 40% faster product turn● Building on success above, appointed MSC brand project manager tasked with coordinating agile prototype of completely new business model designed to test limits of internal teams, supplier partners, and global supply chain● International and domestic travel to manage supplier relationships and tour production facilities for oversight on best practices and new manufacturing techniques

-Managed global product sourcing for $260MM (annual) Mossimo Supply Co. Fashion Apparel business-Develop and maintain diverse vendor matrix of domestic and international suppliers focused on providing the highest quality, trend right items at an affordable cost-Collaborate with cross functional team of product development, quality assurance, merchandising, and global offices to make efficient business decisions that drive sales for one of Target's signature categories, "Style"!

- Managed production timing, and inventory flexibility of $175M in Mossimo Black Apparel- Analyzed and helped consolidate vendor matrix to re-launch Mossimo Black Brand in 2014 and drive growth in Contemporary- Leveraged the size of the enterprise to strategically negotiate costing for small run assortments sold exclusively on Target.com

- Managed production timing, and inventory flexibility of $125M in Merona Apparel- Formulated and negotiated numerous test programs to capitalize on guest preferences and create the most profitable assortment for our brand

- Responded directly to CEO and founder- Conducted primary research to decipher members' needs- Recommended and implemented new procedures to better serve members' needs