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Columbus, Oh, Us

Granville,Ohio

Strategize with the founder/Chief Executive Officer on developing business and financial plans for a start-up emergency preparedness and online training business.Collaborate with the website developer on building and maintaining the online store and connecting it to various add-on software appplications.Manage all aspects of the accounting/finance operations of the business, including Quickbooks, SOS Inventory, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Taxes, Financial Statements and Analytics.

Granville, Ohio

Responsible for the set-up and launch of the E-commerce shopping platform through Shopify – performed all necessary research on viable platforms, selected product and managed the photography for the site, developed operating procedures for fulfillment and returns, and, overseeing the ongoing day to day operations of the site.Managing the conversion of the brick and mortar store POS system – conducted all research on various POS systems (including demos with the top 3), the actual data conversion (Customer data, Gift Card details and all Inventory SKU’s), created a product categorization/hierarchy/tags for the Inventory, and, training of employees on the new system.

Columbus, Ohio Area

2013-2015 - Sr Director of Planning - managed the financial success of the Casual Sportswear Division in 800 stores, including Outlet, and Ecommerce. Created a "Tee Shop" financial and assortment architecture focusing on key price points and multiple selling price strategies. Established a speed to market order process for key knit top styles enabling weekly reaction to sales trends by style and size. Led the development of a "Denim" destination and in-stock inventory goals supporting key styles and sizes.Directed and coordinated the activities and career development of 5 planning associates.1998-2013 - Sr Director of Planning and Allocation - managed the financial success of Cacique/Intimate Apparel Division in 800 stores, including Outlet, and Ecommerce. Partnered cross-functionally on developing and executing numerous product, price and visual tests to grow the business across all channels over the years. This included an expanded assortment merchandise test whose successful results were the platform for opening the side-by-side Cacique/Lane Bryant stores. Led the development and implementation of a Vendor Managed Inventory program for key basic styles resulting in double digit sales increases and consistent in-stocks. Directed and coordinated the activities and career development of 6 planning and allocation associates.1994-1998 - Merchandise Planner and Sr. Planner in Cacique/Intimate Apparel Division - progressive responsibilities in developing and managing the financial success for all areas within Intimate Apparel (Bras, Panties, Sleepwear, Hosiery) and Accessories and Jewelry.

Powell, Ohio

Key member of the team hired to centralize 8 regional accounting office to corporate headquarters. Responsible for strategy design and implementation, recruiting for managerial and supervisory positions, development of the financial reporting department and standardizing and streamlining accounting operations, procedures and controls.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Managed the financial reporting department responsible for various internal and corporate financial, tax and insurance reporting.Managed the seasonal budget process.Key member of team to select and install a new general ledger and fixed assets software package.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Progressive responsibilities serving clients primarily in the telecommunications, utilities and governmental industries.