• Achieved a +9% comp sales increase for $49 million on -5.1% inventory cost through event planning execution, localization initiatives, and increased fashion penetration• Introduced Rock Music dedicated space, complete with vendor paid marketing materials, leading to a 138% sales and 28% margin rate increases• Increased e-commerce sales 112%, while maintaining +92% in-stocks by increasing and diversifying assortment, and negotiating vendor order minimum reductions• Overachieved Omni Channel gross margin targets 4 consecutive quarters by lowering cost, executing contingency strategies, and negotiating vendor assistance• Negotiated a low cost testing program leading to a 400% increase in sample size and $512K in annual cost savings, while minimizing markdown liabilities• Initiated and maintained strong licensor relationships with industries’ largest licensors leading to exclusive brand opportunities and collaborations

• Allocated and distorted division’s most SKU intensive business across all +1000 stores, representing 3,200 SKU combinations and $64 million of annual revenue• Created two company adopted planning tools used for store/program/SKU level analysis, and optimizing choice counts by brand specific store grading• Set and launched new ECKO and Streetwear brands identifying demographic information to maximize sales potential

• Managed and evaluated multiple testing store groups to identify best go forward Levi’s Tops rollout strategy• Improved and maintained +90% in stock levels and size integrity for SKU-intensive denim businesses while up against challenging inventory targets • Recommended size scale adjustments and pack configurations to capitalize on missed sales during key time frames at the store level

• Successfully completed competitive trainee program through assimilation and contributions to Merchandising Action Team • Identified and presented a $1.2M opportunity by introducing climatic setting for all seasonal swimwear programs, a strategy adopted for all future sets • Planned and executed profitable exiting of non-carry forward brands William Rast and J.Ferrar with minimal markdown liability