Responsible for managing multi-category business spanning six buying groups within the Target home division. Provides guidance to cross functional teams including Product Development, Marketing, Creative Services, E-commerce, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to achieve sales plan.

Responsible for driving revenue growth and profitability throughout assigned retail territory.

Responsible for the creation of winning products. Managing the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities while maximizing sales revenues, market share, and profit margins. Works cross-functionally with sales, forecasting, sourcing, purchasing, customer service, marketing, quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Developed and executed annual mass-market fundraising campaigns: LouisvilleLung Walk, Lexington Lung Walk, Breath of Life Gala, and Third Party Events.Managed fundraising budgets and operational plans to meet income and expensegoals.

Built great rapport with over 40 vendors to achieve departmental goals.*Assistant Buyer - Bath Towels/Table Linens (March 2007 - September 2007)*Belk Executive Trainee Program (2007)*Merchandise Assistant - Designer & Costume Jewelry (2005-2007)