I have a knack for creating product assortments that drive sales and deliver a superlative shopping experience to my customer base. 17 years of merchandising across retail stores, catalog and online channels have enabled me to work with emerging and established brands such as bebe, Macy’s, Tea Collection and RedEnvelope. I’ve assembled and honed collections of apparel, lifestyle products and accessories, and in each role I’ve established myself as the market expert. I have also collaborated extensively with vendors and product development teams to continuously improve the appeal and quality of collections. My passion for retail is evident in the results. Combining an aptitude for strategy and financials with creative entrepreurism, I consistently outperform or meet goals. I relish the opportunity to execute against business plans and thrive in early stage companies where I can apply my merchandising experience as a buyer and vendor to grow and evolve the business.When I’m not thinking of ways to delight my customers, I make the most of my surroundings in Marin by practicing yoga, hiking, checking out the farmers market and visiting the local wine country. I also love to travel and spend time with my family and friends.I proudly offer the following areas of expertise:Merchandising StrategiesSales and Trends ForecastingProfit & Loss OwnershipAssortment PlanningInventory Analysis and MaintenanceVendor ManagementProduct DevelopmentMarketingPersonnel ManagementContract NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementProcess Improvement