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Offer strategic leadership, to omni-channel retailers, to help streamline current buying, planning and manufacturing processes.• Build there “Go-to-Market” Corporate Calendar with all required Milestone Meetings. Calendarize for an entire year, so there is alignment on how “Design Seasons” layer on top of each other – Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.• Collaborate with team members throughout the organization, at various levels, to get clarity on the current process. Make recommendations on how to re-imagine the calendar, make recommendations on what to “proceed, start and stop”.• Build meeting briefs for each milestone meeting, so there is alignment on roles and responsibilities. Each Business Unit comes prepared with Assortment, Planning, Manufacturing and Marketing Strategies for that specific season.• Discuss “pressure points” in the Calendar, and make recommendations to work through them, and keep the process fluid.

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Achieved global, omni-channel targets related to sales, profitability, and inventory, resulting in an annual turnover of £600 million. Oversaw all segments of enterprise, including but not limited to Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Baby, and Accessories. Ensured optimal product assortment, quantities, and pricing strategies across diverse markets.● Devised an engaging merchandise strategy that resonates as a source of customer inspiration, with an immense focus on key markets such as the UK, USA, and Germany, collectively accounting for 85% of total sales.● Formulated and executed a comprehensive product strategy aimed at driving substantial growth within the USA Market, achieving a remarkable increase from £250M to £750M by the targeted year of 2024.● Led and directed a sizable team of 175 professionals, including six direct reports, spanning roles within product merchandising, planning, production/PD, and ethical trade.● Orchestrated a diverse supply chain network encompassing India, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Honduras, and China.● Created strategic relationships within Boden's retail ecosystem, including Boden Stores, Wholesale & Marketplace partners.

Boston Heights, Ohio, Us

Managed a diverse array of business categories, encompassing furniture, outdoor, home décor, and accessories, resulting in a substantial annual revenue of $800 million. Developed a strategic roadmap for seasonal concepts and product initiatives. Supervised and directed a cohesive team of 65 individuals, including eight direct reports.● Collaborated seamlessly across functions to harmonize store layouts with visual merchandising, marketing, and ecommerce efforts, culminating in a cohesive transition from brick-and-mortar to digital retail experiences.● Charged with buying, product development, and planning activities, driving innovation in assortments that yielded notable financial performance, optimized profitability, and stimulated growth to enhance market share.● Crafted strategic assortment blueprints, open-to-buy frameworks, and promotional strategies, fostering team alignment and empowering the translation of trends and significant concepts into lucrative sales outcomes.● Orchestrated a strategic partnership with the CEO to craft the Long-Range Plan, a visionary roadmap aimed at propelling business expansion from $800M to $1.5B by the targeted milestone year of 2025.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Offered leadership and strategic direction for the entire spectrum of PINK's digital ventures, encompassing Intimates, Apparel, Swim, Sleep, and Accessories, culminating in a noteworthy annual revenue of $1.2 billion. Led a skilled team of 30 professionals, including six direct reports. Oversaw Digital Merchants, Digital Operations, and Site-Set Up functions.● Established an enduring digital roadmap for the brand, outlining the strategic direction for future growth, and curated seasonal category assortments that consistently drove sales and margin expansion.● Streamlined inputs and offered guidance to shape online product strategies in collaboration with both my team and cross-functional counterparts.● Spearheaded the comprehensive update of PINK's digital positioning by collaborating closely with Design and Marketing teams, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and values.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Accountable for overseeing the Apparel and Intimates categories across diverse business channels including Stores, eCommerce, and Wholesale, resulting in a annual revenue of $800 million. Led a proficient team of 35 professionals, with eight individuals reporting directly. Played a key role in developing professional growth of the merchandising team.● Expanded global presence with stores in Canada, UK, France, The Netherlands, and strategic Wholesale Partnerships (Selfridges, ASOS, Zalando, Ali Express), contributing 10% of total business.● Fostered collaborative relationships with key creative stakeholders including design, product development, and production, culminating in the creation of captivating assortments.● Devised strategic merchandising and assortment plans, overseeing open-to-buy management via collaboration with the planning team, and ensured seamless alignment of cross-functional teams with overarching strategies.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Responsible for sales and profitability of a $450M business for all channels of business. Department responsibilities included - Knit Tops, Woven Tops, Sweaters, Dresses, Accessories, Shoes and Personal Care. • Manage a team 18 in Merchandising, and collaborated with the cross functional team across design, planning, production, tech, visual and marketing. • Developed and executed merchandising and assortment plans, managed the open-to-buy, developed the annual testing strategy, platformed and managed all fabrics. • Ensured the cross functional team was aligned with the merchandising strategy, translate global trends and big ideas into profitable sales. • Responsible for the ongoing training, mentoring and professional development of the Merchandising Team. Have a proven record of promoting direct reports to the next level. • Traveled to Europe and Asia for inspiration. Traveled with the cross functional team to calibrate our vendor base, review vendor innovation, visit factories, and fast track development for future seasons.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Responsible for sales and profitability of a $350M business for both Stores and eCommerce. Classifications included woven tops, jackets, bottoms, dresses and outerwear. Grew the business by 50% from 2006 to 2010. • Partnered with design to create “private brands”, representing 50% of total volume. This included inspiration travel, managed the line plan process, and partnered on the product development calendar. • Implemented a multi-layered calendar with core product development and chase product development. • Responsible for the ongoing training, mentoring and professional development of the Merchandising Team. Managed a team of 14 people in Merchandising and Product Development. • Traveled domestically for trend shopping, buying trips for major apparel shows, and store visits. Traveled to Europe and Asia for inspiration and to work with the vendor community.

Columbus, Oh, Us

EXPRESS - Sr. MerchantMay 2003 - Oct 2006 · 3 yrs 6 months- Woven Tops, Sweaters, Dresses and Outerwear• Managed a $350M business for woven tops, sweaters, dresses, and outerwear. Responsible for the development and execution of the merchandising strategy.• Directed a team of merchants and partnered with design, planning, production and marketing to deliver the product assortment, brand goals and financial results for the business.• Traveled both domestically and internationally for inspiration and product development.The Limited · MerchantNov 1999 - May 2003 · 3 yrs 6 months- Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, Coldwear and Legwear• Responsible for developing and executing the merchandising strategy and product assortment for a $100M business. Categories included Jewelry, fashion Accessories and Legwear.• Grew the jewelry business from $25M, in 2000, to $65M in 2003.

New York, Ny, Us

Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, Small Leather Goods, LegwearResponsible for a $25M jewelry business including bridge, designer, and private label merchandise. Managed 70% of the total company volume in jewelry.• Responsible for the development and execution of the merchandising strategy.• Negotiated with branded resources on the development and execution of in-store shops, including staffing levels. • Worked with numerous vendors in bridge and private label to develop exclusive products and assortments for the department.