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Results-driven, goal oriented proven executive, strategic thinker, motivating & collaborative leader, relationship manager with over 12+ years experience in merchandising, trend & product development, growing market share, brand recognition, profitable margins, inventory productivity in several distribution channelsAREAS OF EXPERTISEACCESSORIES INDUSTRY – MULTI CHANNEL EXPERIENCE – BRANDING – MARKET SHARE EXPANSION – MERCHANDISING – LICENSING – SALES – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – BUDGET OVERSIGHT – DECISIVE SERVANT LEADERSHIP – MARKET ANALYSIS – PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – STRATEGIC PLANNING – BUSINESS PLANNING – TEAM BUILDING – PLM CALENDAR EXPERTISE & EXECUTION- National brands include: Sperry Top Sider, Miss Me, Eddie Bauer, Haggar, Wolverine, Levis, Dockers, Dr. Martens, Rolfs, Eileen West, Just My Size, Sean John - Private label brands include: Faded Glory, George, No Boundaries, Kim Rogers, White Stag, Sonoma, and Croft and Barrow, Urban Pipeline, Tony Hawk, Stafford, Harbor Bay, etc…- Retail clients include: Wal-Mart, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Steinmart, Belk, Bonton, Kohl’s, Academy, Boot Barn, Buckle, Casual Male, JC Penney and Tractor Supply and moreProfessional strengths:• Strategic Merchandiser• Assortment planning and inventory productivity• Determined & Positive Leadership• Skilled Product Lifecycle Management leader • Long Range and Annual Business Planning• Customer, Vendor & Internal Collaboration• Operating Reviews and Financial Analysis• Performance Management• Product Development• Multi Category Management • Consumer Insights: Consumer segmentation, focus groups, T.U.R.F. analysis and A&U• Licensing• Board of Director presentations / communication

Listed skills include Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Private Label, and 33 others.

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  University Of North Texas

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