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Hollywood, Florida, United States

• Accountable for developing and implementing tactical financial plans and key inventory metrics, tied to strategic product assortments, achieving revenue, margin, and turnover expectations.• Collaborate with head merchant in articulating actionable financial direction to the corporate and in-store stakeholders.• Develop and enhance analytic tools and thought processes for assortment building, financial planning and accountability, sales tracking and reporting, resulting in maximizing sales while improving inventory productivity.

Provide leadership, direction and technical management of the brand from concept to execution. Lead business planning, core value creation, mission and vision statement development, product concept and design, assortment planning processes and product sourcing. Create financial plans and develop forecasting tools for business operations.

Led the Retail Division Planning team for Perry Ellis and Original Penguin brand stores. Developed and implemented planning tools in a vertical retail environment including both regular priced and outlet channels in the Menswear category. Created localization processes resulting in optimized inventory productivity, reduced in-store stock levels, improved both product velocity and sales. Restructured planning team to maximize productivity, created bench strength, increased team engagement, and established a clear career path for advancement.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Actively participated in creation and execution of global strategies, financial targets, strategic action plans, tactical initiatives and cross-functional relationships delivering company objectives, promoting sales, profit, and organizational growth while surpassing customer expectations. Developed and led Planning & Distribution team of 40 in merchandise planning, ordering and allocation for multiple categories, including Women's and Men's Apparel, Fragrance and Cosmetics, Handbags, Costume Jewelry, Liquor and Tobacco, Souvenirs and Sundries. Analyzed business trends, market and demographic intelligence, and historical data to identify opportunities and risks to provide recommendations to maximize business potential.

Houston, Texas Area

Senior manager responsible for creating and executing corporate financial plans, meeting sales, gross margin, profit, and inventory turn goals through lifecycle management for all products. In direct partnership with merchant counterparts, set strategic vision and obtained financial approval of overall business direction. Developed and led high performing team of 18 in merchandise planning, ordering, and allocation through ongoing coaching and training focused on delivering results and ensuring positive guest experience.

Master Of Arts, Management And Leadership

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta - International Honor Society in Business

Graduate Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management And Marketing

Bachelor Of Science, Fashion Merchandising

College Credit Certificate, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Lambda Chi Honor Society

College Credit Certificate, Interactive Media Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Lambda Chi Honor Society