Results driven Merchandising and Sales leader with over 20 years of comprehensive expertise in all aspects of fast paced retail environment, including buying, sales, merchandising strategy, product development, marketing, assortment analytics, forecasting and inventory management.Over 10 years experience with The Home Depot, leading multiple product categories with sales in excess of $750M. Proven success developing and implementing strategies that drive sales, profit and market share. Strong negotiating skills and ability to build robust partnerships with suppliers, cross functional teams, and business partners. Currently leading sales and product development functions for international manufacturing company providing private brand products to big box retail outlets.Special Areas of Expertise:SalesRetailMerchandising StrategyP&L ManagementProduct DevelopmentPricingAssortment PlanningNational Product ResetsNegotiationInventory ManagementVisual MerchandisingSeasonal Product CategoriesSporting GoodsFootwearHome Center IndustryCabinetryForecastingCompetitive AnalysisMarketingManagementAccount ManagementRetail StrategyCategory ManagementStrategic Planning