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Passionate product creator and business savvy consumer strategist for iconic companies, including PVH, Levi’s, and Gap, Inc. Driver of multi billion sales plans and strategic manager of multi million budgets with a track record of achieving revenue plans by highly motivated, cross-functional teams. Scrappy, get-it-done leader that understands doing more with less. Lifetime learner, skillful collaborator, and curious, empathetic leader. Compelling communicator at all organizational levels, from the front lines to the C-Suite. Prior: VP of Global Merchandising, Licensing Division for PVHVP of Design and Merchandising for Perry EllisVice President – Merchandising and Buying for Levi Strauss and Co.CORE COMPETENCIES• International Markets• Creative Risk Taker• Product Creation• $B Revenue Plans• Inventory Management• Product Lifecycle Management• Cost Negotiating• Consumer Focused• Ideal Blend of the Art and Science• Global Cross-Functional Teams• Assortment Planning • Data Driven Decision Making• Global Licensing• Go to Market Leadership • Product Segmentation• Commercialization• $MM Budgets• Dynamic Team Developer• Analytical Aptitude• Adaptable to Change• Profit & Loss Management• Optimal PricingEDUCATIONBachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing from St. Louis UniversityGLOBAL EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITYPast role as VP of Global Merchandising of PVH was 60% international requiring an understanding of diverse cultures and their impact on building relationships, negotiating and market strategies.

Listed skills include Merchandising, Apparel, Forecasting, Retail, and 46 others.

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  Saint Louis University

  Marketing