-Seasoned business strategist with continuing success in formulating and implementing initiatives to achieve market share and profitability in challenging markets as well as current market down-turn.-Superior performance in the areas of operations management, P&L, cost controls, merchandising management, human resource management, product innovation & rollouts, contract negotiations, strategic planning, logistic management and implementing policies and procedures.-Skilled in identifying issues and developing successful approaches to resolving problems and providing direction.-Highly effective negotiator.-Experienced in recruiting, hiring, training and motivating employees to "see the big picture" while achieving maximum performance.Specialties: Merchandising, Merchandising Strategy, Sourcing, Negociating, Brand Management, Budget Planning, Change Management, Development of Personnal, Driving Results, Employee Relations, Executive Management, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Operational Management