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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Oh

Oversee and manage 39% or $200M+ of the total company’s volume with a focus growing top line sales and marginTook on Director responsibilities while she was absent on maternity leave, including attending and presenting in all executive meetings In process of developing strategic initiatives to separate Stores and Ecom merchandise planning process, including systems and reporting outputsManage and responsible for the success and development of three direct reports

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed a $47M+ multi-category business with a focus on doubling the business by 2013Delivered double digit sales and margin dollar comps for 2011 through new pricing and promotional strategies, and growing the Jewelry replenishment business to 44% of the total business volume

Columbus, Ohio Area

Developed, streamlined and implemented new business processes for Merchandising, Planning, and Production to mimic that of the Apparel’s division.Restructured the current planning process for the Accessories division and have established the necessary tools to drive the Jewelry replenishment business to an increase of 30% over the prior yearCreated an automated reporting structure for the Division to give better insight into the business metrics and to quickly identify business opportunitiesWorked with cross functional partners to involve store associates in the growth of the Accessory business

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed the markdown process for the bottoms team and increased sell-thru’s and margin by 12%Participated in a steering committee that developed/enhanced The Limited’s current planning systemDrove the Exact Stretch pant business to +20% comps over prior year

Columbus, Ohio Area

Manage top line sales of $800M+ for the 18th largest direct selling company in the world including core merchandise, consultant supplies, and national conference productKey stakeholder in the vendor selection, design and configuration of Thirty-One’s new planning systemDeveloping and implementing in-season and pre-season processes to ensure a firm foundation for planning

Centerville, Oh

Co-founded and established a small retail business offering women high end clothing and shoes.Maintained an assortment of twenty-five vendors including buying, shipping, receiving, and inventory management.Planned, prepared, and presented a winning business plan that attained approval for financing.Left the business with a solid foundation for success and an exceptional reputation.

Chicago, Il

Managed a profitable business category by developing and executing a guest-focused merchandise assortment strategy, as well as managing sales, stock, and vendor shipping.Responsible for identifying and forecasting sales trend, receipts, and markdowns for the entire Women's Designer she department.Effectively delivered profitable sales increases by identifying and driving trends with new, fashion forward product, and staying focused on the customer demographic.Established and maintained excellent vendor relationships, partnered with existing vendors to increase performance and deliver a profitable business.Identified business opportunities and executed action plans to achieve bottom line department goals.