Leading Product Development, Research, Product Management, and Innovation teams.

Leading the development of the Hemp Derived Terpene vertical. Consulting and implementation of Product Management department/function within True Terpenes - overseeing all product categories.

Applied my previous experience in buying to manage the women’s line with an eye towards wholesale success. Extensive national travel working with key wholesale partners to build alignment around future season product initiatives. Educated sales force on seasonal product innovation, brand & product initiatives, and marketing support. Partnered with Global Merchandising leveraging my knowledge of the US wholesale market, competitive landscape, consumer and market trends to ensure product needs for my region are incorporated into the global seasonal line plan. Align with sales, demand planning, and marketing to develop operational and Go-To-Market plans that support the Brand Strategy with regional relevance. Achieved or exceeded financial targets in each season I managed. Worked closely with key wholesale partners to develop strategic SMU opportunities.

During my tenure in this position, I drove sales in my categories by +45%. Worked with Planning to slow turn targets for my PFG stores based on product mix that heavily relies on key item basics, +65% growth in PFG Mens Apparel. Innovated markdown process to streamline execution and increase visibility. I developed an Assistant Buyer training program to help move forward the department’s up and coming talent. Awarded the “Above and Beyond” award by DTC management as well as a CAP award in 2018 for outstanding service.

- Develop annual financial plans and inventory flows for full price branded stores as well as wholesale priced employee stores.- Manage in-season OTB plans and make recommendations to the Merchandise Managers to drive sales and profitability.- Work with Director of Planning and Merchandise Management teams to build retail planning standards and practices in a growing DTC business.

- Manage all aspects of assortment and merchandising across numerous product categories related to seasonal selling as well and Plush Toys.- International sourcing experience including over seas travel.- Catalog creation.

- Manage all aspects of assortment and merchandising a national $21M business across all divisions.- Lead a cross functional team including Buyers, ASP’s, Vendor Analysts, and Advertising to accomplish department goals.- Reflowed the Tabletop department based on detailed space analysis to increase profitability on the shelf of basic product. First half 2013 results show sales improving in ID stores 40.1%, +$1.0M and GM rate improving by 466bp on basic product.. - Trained 2 new Category Managers from start to finish. - Co-chair the KPL Mentoring Group, working to support and coach ASP’s in their career growth aspirations.- Promoted within 1 year of starting with Kroger to Kitchenplace Champion based on my abilities to problem solve, analyze processes, and create consensus across multiple departments/personalities.- Work with division leadership to promote the growth of the Housewares business at Kroger across all banners. - Develop and implement marketing and advertising plans for the Housewares department.- Build and analyze Housewares department financials and report out to divisions monthly.

Responsible for forecasting sales and purchasing for approximately 1000 skus in a $43.8M department for 130 stores. Analyze product assortments to identify areas to improve profitability. Build sales profiles for two departments/six analysts.

Build financial plans and maintain weekly budgets for three buyers in a $146M department. Responsible for weekly sales reports as well as allocations and assortment plans in support of the buying teams.

Worked with over 75 vendors in a $44M department. Personally ran the Men’s Team Sport, Young Men’s Screen Tee, and Men's Accessories business totaling $9M in sales annually.Responsible for advertising, pricing cadence, sales reports, and coordinating in-store events.

Exposed to all aspects of the buying office.Conducted market research and presented to high level management as a final project.Added New Balance to the active wear assortment - $980K business in 2005.