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Results-oriented, innovative and customer-centric leader with extensive experience over the last 30 years within the footwear and accessory industries. Partnerships Works in partnership with top brands, department and specialty stores, and catalogue houses to provide a quality product at a competitive price. Collaborate with major retailers to provide footwear and accessory sourcing and product design, creating multi-million dollar businesses including Steve Madden, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Kohls, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, NY & Co., QVC, Ross, Betsy Johnson, Target & Walmart. An excellent communicator and team player, able to work effectively with designers, merchandisers, and production personnel. Subject Matter Expertise Outstanding, entrepreneurial, passionate merchant with exceptional taste and in-depth knowledge of key business trends. Possesses deep understanding of how to lead retail operations that drive dramatic improvements in revenues, profits, and efficiencies. Highly analytical, creative problem solver with in-depth knowledge of and expertise across footwear and accessory businesses, including private labels. Customer-Centric Proven ability to expand sales and drive customer acquisition through integrating new fashion lines while maintaining the vision of the company. Extensive sourcing experience through agents, trading companies and factory direct sourcing in China. Expertise in understanding customer tastes across all demographics, recent fashion trends, and translating products into profitable opportunities. Attentive to quality, comfort, and aesthetics of designated merchandise. Experience Founder/CEO – Slippers.com (Division of Rothco LTD)

Listed skills include Retail, Merchandising, Sourcing, Fashion, and 36 others.