• Owner & Designer of Gert & Co• Design artwork using various paint mediums• License artwork• Sell product via wholesale channels & D2C

• Ownership and management of all domestically-produced and Imported woven rugs totaling $50 million annually• Manage international vendors and negotiate on key terms• Develop and employ efficient work-flow processes across cross-functional teams and external partners• Supervision of digital product catalog, ensuring accuracy and quality of product presentation• International travel to source and develop new woven rug qualities

• Owned P&L of C.Wirthy brand and Deli business• Provided national sales team with brand strategy and marketing materials• Analyzed IRI and other syndicated data sources to drive business decisions for 2 product categories• Worked cross-functionally to establish process-driven and streamlined product commercialization• Developed and executed strategy to increase manufacturing efficiencies and SKU productivity• Created and implemented Aged & Excess business rules and managed inventory health

• Owned the P&L of the Upholstery and Outdoor product categories across Europe• Managed key accounts and developed strategic growth plans• Analyzed sales data and industry trends to inform quarterly strategies and key account growth• Developed and implemented quarterly goals to maximize revenue growth while maintaining margin targets• Evaluated merchandising of products and built strategies to enhance shopping experience• Eradicated inefficiencies and streamlined projects across internal & external functions• Attended tradeshows to source new vendors and met with current accounts• Developed custom upholstery program and product range• Negotiated pricing, shipping terms, and product ranges to fulfill selection gaps and consumer demand• Worked cross-functionally to ensure internal teams were aligned on category and country goals• Managed a team of 10 internationally-diverse employees and trained them to autonomously manage their product categories and vendor base

• Oversaw and managed the P&L of 3 product categories within the UK market• Developed quarterly strategies and goals to maximize revenue growth while maintaining margin targets• Attended tradeshows to source new vendors and meet with current accounts• Worked cross-functionally to ensure internal teams were aligned on category and country goals• Managed a team of 2 direct reports and trained them to autonomously manage their product categories and vendors

• Lead buyer for textiles, home accent, and bath categories• Managed direct reports and trained them to analyze their business and drive top line growth• Traveled to India to develop textiles and procure materials; review and approve strike-offs and final product production• Developed proprietary goods and exclusive product offerings• Developed product assortment plan for catalog and online to fill product gaps and hit sales goals while maintaining margin targets• Negotiated with suppliers to secure pricing and inventory• Analyzed and interpreted vendor and category sales performance to strategize revenue and profit growth opportunities

• Lead buyer for textiles, rugs, tabletop, and bath categories• Managed direct reports and trained them to analyze their business and drive top line growth• Developed product assortment plan for catalog and online to fill product gaps and hit sales goals while maintaining margin targets• Developed proprietary goods and exclusive product offerings• Negotiated with suppliers to secure pricing and inventory• Analyzed and interpreted vendor and category sales performance to strategize revenue and profit growth opportunities• Managed promotional calendar for web and e-mail campaigns

• Lead buyer for the housewares & kitchen category• Sourced new products and vendors by attending trade shows and regularly conducting industry research• Negotiated with new and existing vendors on several terms, including product offering, pricing, inventory & delivery terms• Developed a calendar of events to drive revenue and reflect market trends• Analyzed and interpreted vendor and category sales performance to strategize revenue and profit growth opportunties

• Cultivated and managed relationships with suppliers and set up partnerships to bring new products online • Negotiated with vendors on several points, including better pricing, terms, and promotions• Attended tradeshows to acquire new accounts• Interpreted sales data to strategize revenue and profit growth opportunities for the Office category• Analyzed competitor marketing and pricing• Collaborated frequently with internal departments, including Customer Acquisition, Customer Retention, Supplier Operations, and Finance, in order to drive revenue and profits

•Provided a broad range of logistical and administrative support to 8 staff members•Assisted in the planning, execution, and follow-up of several fundraising golf tournaments and stewardship events•Conducted internet research and controlled social media outlets•Entered event details and scheduling information into online event management system•Compiled tax compliance reports for over 30 tournaments

•Provided support to all public relations programs•Pulled merchandise for all media opportunities and styled outfits•Assembled and sent press releases, press kits, and other communications•Collected articles and researched competitors to create bi-monthly competitive intelligence Memos•Provided administrative support to all public relations programs