To drive sustainable business success, we must focus equally on today’s priorities and building for tomorrow. The recent economic downturn, supply chain disruptions and evolving consumer expectations have reshaped how we do business. As organizations and individuals, we learned quickly that we need to be resilient and agile to survive. Incorporating performance metrics, Voice of the Customer insights and gut instinct, I quickly analyze complex data and apply it to strategy and decision making. I know which levers to pull to impact financial results and how to lead rapid business pivots.As a customer-centric growth and profit leader, I balance company needs with optimizing the customer experience. I am an inquisitive strategist who brings new ways of thinking to omnichannel retail strategy, continually exploring new ways to elevate the voice of the brand and expand the market.Committed to putting people first, I make sure my teams have the guidance, support and resources to do their best work and mentor young executives to the next level by providing opportunities to succeed and fail forward. A firm believer that diversity of thought and perspective makes teams stronger and can unleash innovation, I build an inclusive community that embraces individual creativity and encourages people to step outside of their comfort zone.The success I’ve achieved growing private label and branded product portfolios began early in my career as a Buyer for Fashion Jewelry at May Department Stores right after I graduated with a marketing degree. I was quickly promoted to Divisional Merchandise Manager for Fashion Accessories, then Jewelry and Watches at Macy’s Midwest. I had found my calling in specialty retail and my career skyrocketed from there.Specialties:-Business Strategy for Growth-Data-Driven Decision Making-Board Preparedness-Organizational Restructuring-Omnichannel Merchandising-New Business Develpment-People Development Humanistic Leadership-Diversity and Inclusion Sponsorship
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PresidentDsw Designer Shoe WarehouseUnited States -
PresidentDsw Designer Shoe Warehouse Jul 2023 - PresentColumbus, Ohio Metropolitan Areahttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/designer-brands-inc-names-laura-denk-as-president-of-dsw-designer-shoe-warehouse-301873085.html -
Leadership CouncilWomen'S Philanthropy At Indiana University Jun 2023 - PresentBloomington, Indiana, United StatesInspiring women to create changeWhen women unleash their economic and philanthropic power, they create positive change.Women’s Philanthropy exists to empower women to engage with Indiana University while deeply connecting with issues that matter—and each other—through philanthropic giving. We facilitate events, learning experiences, and meaningful relationships, inspiring those who join us to support current and future generations of students, faculty, and ground-breaking research.When we work together, we achieve more. -
MemberChief Feb 2022 - 2023I've just joined Chief, a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for women executives to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence and pave the way to bring others with them. -
Chief Merchandising Officer EvpThe Michaels Companies, Inc. Aug 2020 - Oct 2022https://www.reuters.com/article/us-michaels-compans-m-a-apollo-global-idUSKBN2AV1R6 -
Svp Merchandising, Product Development, Trend, DesignThe Michaels Companies, Inc. Mar 2019 - Aug 2020Irving, Texas -
Svp Merchandise OperationsThe Michaels Companies, Inc. Jan 2019 - Mar 2019Irving, Texas -
Vp/GmmThe Michaels Companies, Inc. May 2015 - Jan 2019Irving, Tx -
Svp /Gmm Head MerchantClaire'S Aug 2013 - May 2015Chicago, IllinoisOversee all product for 1500 Claire’s stores. Manage 7500 unique sku’s in an average store. Manage, support and lead a team of 40 executive level VP’s, Buyers, Designers, Associates and Assistants that curate a 92% exclusive assortment from trend ideation thru to store delivery -
Vp Dmm IcingClaire'S Jun 2008 - Aug 2013Responsible for top line sales and margin for 400 Icing stores and Ecommerce. Manage and support a team of 19 people that do all buying functions for Icing. Source over 15 accessories categories out of China, Taipei and Hong Kong as well as build relationships with domestic New York vendors. Oversee all trend and product development. Work cross-functionally with all channels within the Claires organization from Stores, Distribution, Legal, Marketing, Human resources, Planogram and Finance. -
Divisional Merchandise ManagerMacy'S Feb 2006 - May 2008Managed all Fashion Jewelry, Sterling, Gold and Fashion Watches. -
Dmm- Fashion AccessoriesMay Department Stores May 2002 - Jan 2006DMM- Fashion Accessories- In charge of Jewelry,Watches,Handbags, Small Leather Goods,Cold weather Accessories,Sunglasses, Fashion Watches
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