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New York, New York, United States

Develop and execute innovative retail approaches that provide a premium customer experience and meet the company’s financial and operational goals. Accountable for developing and managing operating plans for new retail stores. Deliver financial goals for the company by providing a unique brand experience that drives traffic, sales, and loyalty.Select Achievements:Launched flagship facility in California (2019) and secured licensing for a second facility scheduled to open in New Jersey (2024)Recruit, develop, and train 30 direct reports in 3 departments that deliver a superior experience and profitable salesImplement strategies that deliver an annual operating plan. Monitor financial results and KPIs to achieve the yearly objectiveLiaison and represent the organization's relationships with government agencies, vendors, and professional resources

Greater Los Angeles Area

I was invited to join Cisco Home and charged with creating a unique customer experience to attract and retain customers. Planned, developed, and implemented sales strategies and determined the impact on the business of eight retail stores. Ensured stores were operating efficiently to maximize financial performance and deliver a superior product consistent with brand standards.Select Achievements:Launched four locations, including and retrofitted four original stores to reflect corporate direction, resulting in 20% sales growthProvided leadership to 8 direct and 32 indirect reports. Retained top talent and developed robust plans to enable growthDeveloped and introduced successful selling programs, including LA Clay, Re-foundry, OpenRoad Lab, and McCabe Vintage Scaled and streamlined processes, systems, and people to meet company growth objectives, resulting in higher sales

Greater Los Angeles Area

Joined Baker Furniture to oversee the western U.S. region's merchandising department and operational management. Provided innovative management methodologies for strategic business planning and product assortment. Developed and maintained a retail strategy, inventory forecasting models, and inventory turnover while driving revenue and optimizing profit.Select Achievements:Managed showroom renovation projects totaling 1.2MM from design through completion. Directed merchandising and operational functions of business across western region stores.Elevate the team’s performance utilizing high but reachable goals, clear communication, and team building Launched showroom collections for designers Barbara Barry, Thomas Pheasant, Bill Sofield, Michael S Smith, Jacques Garcia

New York, New York, United States

Joined Century Furniture as the Director of Merchandising to develop brand assortments that inspired customers and drove profitable growth. Managed the company’s assortment strategy and retail categories across brands and channels. Created assortment balance across categories and developed omnichannel assortments and digital extensions. Held accountability for investments in inventory, sell-through plans, and what elements of the assortment were presented in each channel to optimize performance. Analyzed product demand performance on a regular basis, developing strategies to achieve all business revenue and margin goals.Select Achievements:• Developed and implemented merchandise strategy for 11 showrooms in 9 states, including store redesigns. Rolled out new brand guidelines across 11 store locations with new marketing directives and visual identity. • Led an drove a high performing team to drive growth across the company’s furnishings categories. Determined and maintained appropriate staffing levels, onboarded and trained employees, and developed management and leadership skills.• Successfully opened 3 new Century Furniture international showrooms in Asia by meticulously developing the operating plan for the launch of new international showrooms.• Generated an increase of $15MM in annual store volume through creative design and implementation of unique sales tools, and the introduction of multiple selling programs, including: Ankasa, Textiles fabric, and Due Process Trading Company.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States