THIS IS WHO I AM: I'm a detail-oriented retail specialist, with solid experience in both product development and merchandising in Apparel, Jewelry, Housewares, and Accessories, and Personal Care. An independent worker that also excels in team-based environments, I learn quickly and adapt easily to change & challenging situations. My strong analytic and problem solving skills go hand in hand with impeccable interpersonal communications skills and an unbeatable work ethic that focuses on top-notch customer service. I'm also an athlete, and I zestfully strive for excellence and my personal best, in and out of the office. THIS IS HOW I DESCRIBE MY WORK:Product creation lights me up; becoming an effective leader drives me. Spending 15+ years in product development, working with my passionate and talented colleagues in taking a concept through the stages of development and seeing it all come together in a final product, has been an amazingly rewarding experience. As a leader, with my experience and deep passion for product development, I love to fully engage people I work with in setting personal and team goals, and meeting them, positively impacting the team morale and the business.THIS IS WHAT ELSE I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT:I challenge myself with intense, sweat-inducing workouts, including Pilates, boxing, Muay Thai, and cross-training bootcamps. I develop people by helping them set goals and giving them the guidance needed to accomplish them. I discover what inspires people and apply it so they reach their peak performance, at work and at the gym.