- Manage diagnosis of the business and drive course of action- Lead process of developing, updating, and enhancing tools and processes that support financial forecasting and product planning- Understand all cost and margin components of the business to assist all team members in meeting financial goals of the company while adhering to our core values- Develop and manage pre-season product sales, margin, and inventory plans for all Wholesale accounts- Provide sales trend opportunity for future quarters, validate stock-to-sales relationships, maximize receipt flow to improve turn, reconcile receipts, and suggest strategies to drive profitability- Initiate conversations with cross functional partners regarding potential risk or opportunities and suggest changes to course of action for both current and future quarters

- Managed multi-million dollar department with biggest sales volume in company- Lead associate team to make personal and department sales goals in #1 store- Championed new technology committee to train and empower selling associates- Coached team members on soft skills to increase quality client relationships- Supported company-wide initiatives and deliver reports to executive team- Mediated conflicts in most amicable way to foster healthy working environment

- Amplified product sales by using historical and forecasted metrics- Oversaw inventory levels in 42 stores; initiated transfers to optimize sell through- Compiled and reviewed financial data; ensured accuracy for strategic decisions- Coordinated with brand partners to maximize OTB and RTV opportunities- Initiated purchase orders; maintained receipt log to track shipments- Spearheaded special projects; instructed classes for newly hired Assistant Buyers- Educated and lead Men’s division during new retail management system transition

- Held ownership of incoming and outgoing shipments- Implemented techniques to streamline merchandise processes- Updated inventory log; kept track of constantly changing stock- Prioritized tasks based on evolving needs of work environment

- Utilized analytical reasoning in order to efficiently identify monetary discrepancies- Managed coworkers in a leadership role on multiple assignments- Displayed teamwork by taking on additional workloads from other departments- Maintained a consistent daily routine that required a strict end-of-day deadline

- Became an expert salesman in the fields of men’s shoes and furnishings- Understood the importance of providing exceptional customer service

- Coordinated with multiple support departments, including Shipping and Visual Merchandising- Learned the intricacies of managing a successful, organized retail department