Director of Sales, specializing in Junior ShoesMaintain top sale volume for the majority of my tenureAbility to adapt quickly to change in the work environment and to alter approach or method to successfully lead change. Develop and set strategic direction, develop compelling and sustainable customer relationships, and work cohesively with the entire organization to deliver results. Develop exclusive products specifically for each major retailer to maximize profits Collaboration with advertising, inventory management, and design teams to increase profitability.Increase branded Mudd business by 181% from 2003 to 2008.Oversees end-to-end processes to assist design, line development, production, and product flow.We implemented the .com business for the branded business. Strategically work with major retailers to exit out of the Mudd brand transition to the new brand Jellypop, effectively and profitably.Executed the growth of the Brand Jellypop and private label business by negotiating and collaborating with retail management.Traveled to China, South America, and EuropeTravel throughout the United States

State Certified Family Day Care. Hired a full time care giver and cared for 4 children.

Managed National Retail AccountsIncreased volume from 2001 to 2002 by 50%Managed Keds Women's and Children'sBuilt strong relationships with accounts.Develop strategic plans to optimize sales volume and profits.Develop Marketing plans and assortment plans.

Department store ChainStarted up/reorganized the transition from a lease department to in-house. Without past sales data, quickly identified the markets, selected brands, forecasted sales and developed plans. Outperformed plans. Volume $32.0MDeveloped a branded and exclusive brand assortment to optimize profits and sales. Supervised and mentor assistant and associate buyers.

Buyer for Women's ShoesVolume $75-$125MDeveloped and assisted with design for in house product. Traveled to Europe, South America, and China for trends and production. Work directly with factories for development and production. Increase private label penetration by 30%. Worked with upper management or owners of national brands, to build profitable plans. Secured brands that had not in the past sold Famous Footwear.Aggressively purchased closed out inventory to maximize profits and build strong branded relationships.