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New York, Ny, Us

México, Estado De México, Mx

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Consulted with various retail organizations regarding merchandising, operations and process. • Developed next step actions and operational processes for client’s successful navigation in retail today

Milford, Connecticut, Us

New York, New York, Us

Promoted from NE DM/RM to Senior Director of Retail/Store/Planning (Apparel)* Developed and managed Men's/Women's/Children's Retail/Wholesale Multi-Unit account/store merchandising programs in US/Canada ($90M M/W/C divisional volume) (20+ US/Canada district managers/store teams, 100 specialists, and 500+ store associates) Wholesale: Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Hudson Bays, Belk, JC Penny, Sears, Retail: PUMA. BUFFALO, Tommy Hilfiger, SEAN JOHN, GEOXX• Posted +5% annual TY vs. LY sales/stock increase and margin improvement• Managed program P&L/budget, ensuring profitability and adequate divisional coverage• Created and launched Centric Brands Retail Merchandising web-based reporting platform • Developed market trend, revenue, and inventory management analyses platform reporting• Developed quantitative sales analysis providing yearly program updated• Managed HR hiring/firing/review of all regional/district/store specialists/associates • Managed all M/W/K store planning/visual functions for all national accounts• Developed divisional-specific web-based seasonal training process (100K yearly savings)* Created US/Canada merchandising internship programs to ensure a regional talent pipeline

Lake Forest, California, Us

Promoted from NE DM/RM to Senior Director of Retail Programs (Apparel & CPG)* Chief client contact for all apparel clients ensuring superior execution and satisfaction* Managed district managers, coverage schematics, and transitional plans based on the volume and needs of each business unit* Developed and executed account focused training on corporate and regionally focused visual merchandising standards * Responsible for all hiring and review processes along with P&L budget responsibility for all apparel division contracts with +5% sales/margin increase* Negotiated new and existing program contracts with Apparel President

New York, Us

• Developed Nautica Women's RC US program, (+750M)• Managed P&L budgetary plans achieved• Hired all territory managers from existing retail contacts• Developed all training materials for national accounts ensuring managers properly trained• Created account supply chain feedback logs for key corporate stakeholders

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

• Promoted from HSQ/Long Island RC to NE THJ Regional in 1997 (managing 6 RCs) and then to Northeast Tommy Hilfiger Regional manager in 1998-2000 with 10+ RCs servicing all Men’s, Women’s, Juniors and Kids product lines• Successfully transitioned NE THJ RC from single product line focused merchandising success to multi-divisional focus and success• Ensured divisional supply line priorities executed and issues/opportunities affecting bottom-line profitability communicated to all levels of the organization• Managed P&L process for RC expenses, travel, and staffing