Highly accomplished and successful business professional with more than 20 years of experience driving profitability, productivity, and brand awareness through the formulation and execution of strategic merchandising, planning, sourcing and in-store marketing plans. Proven track record of being highly motivated and team oriented, with strong leadership ability, analytical skill and a record of achieving sales and margin plans. Skilled in developing and implementing effective processes, conducting strategic business analyses, and building and leading cross-functional teams that enable optimum bottom-line results.Specialties: Apparel Buying / Merchandising • Importing • Revenue Growth Strategies • Merchandise Planning Marketing Strategies • Business Needs Analyses • Solutions Development • Staff Management Project Management • Performance Metrics • Cost Savings Strategies • BudgetsOrganizational Management • Process Development / Implementation • Team Building & Leadership