- Develop and manage a strategic roadmap & line plan for selfcare - Manage the product lifecycle for all styles (product ideation, creation, buys, launch plans, in season management, and exit strategies)- Gather insights from competitive landscape to analyze trends and inform product assortment and pricing- Strong cross functional relationships with product development, sourcing, planning, visual merchandising, and marketing to deliver on the selfcare line plan- Manage, train, and support one Helping Hands Intern- Manage 3rd Party vendor relationships for collaborations (including onboarding, contract negotiations, assortment planning, and strategic launch plans)

- Managed 3rd Party Beauty & Wellness as an omni channel retailer, totalling $13MMin annual sales (38% of the total multi brand business) exceeding sales plan by 20%- Developed strategic merchandise strategies with 215 vendors for online & storeassortments; resulting in 15% YOY sales growth- Implemented focused bi-weekly financial hindsights to review receipt strategy andidentify OTB chase opportunities in order to optimize current trending categories- Presented sales hindsights & assortment strategies to the GM of Beauty & Wellness- Spearheaded the onboarding, developmental training, and management of one fulltime Merchandising Assistant and one full time Merchandising Intern

- Developed and implemented training for store staff on all beauty & wellness products- Onboarded vendors, negotiate terms & margins for profitability while ensuring newproducts meet industry guidelines and goop clean beauty standards- Managed one full time Merchandising Assistant

-Manage Men’s Footwear and Accessories as an omni channel retailer-Improved the financial success of the business through focused weekly/monthly/quarterly financial hindsights, chasing, and receipt strategy -Initiate, develop, and oversee all Men's Third Party Footwear & Accessorie brands for American Eagle (ex: Reebok, New Balance, Dr Marten's, Timberland, Birkenstock, Timex, etc.) -Manage, train, and provide developmental guidance to a team of two full time Assistant Merchants-Present quarterly buys and merchant strategy to the Global Brand President-Work closely with website merchants to improve traffic, web experience, and optimize sales through SEO updates, shop improvements, and offering web exclusive product

-Managed Men’s Shirts and Non-Apparel Accessories as an omni channel retailer-Achieved consistent financial success through focused trend analysis, new product launches, cost negotiation, chasing, and receipt strategy and reconciliation -Responsible for weekly pricing and promotional strategy to drive top line volume and hit weekly sales plans -Worked cross-functionally with marketing for new product launches, in store signage, and email communication -Responsible for financial hind sighting and reporting out on historical quarterly sales for both J.Crew Factory and J.Crew-Oversaw project timelines and cross functional partnerships with Planning, Production, Design, Brand Creative, Store Operations, and Allocation in order to ensure high quality product, brand consistency, and maximize sales-Presented quarterly buys and merchant strategy to the President-Team ambassador for launch and roll out of new company wide pricing initiative; pitched to the President and lead the implementation for the men’s division -Managed, trained, and provided developmental guidance to one full time Assistant Merchant

-Managed Men’s Shirts as an omni channel retailer-Responsible for product’s entire life cycle: product development, product assortment, investments, and in-season management-Presented merchant strategy, assortment plans, and current sales in weekly and quarterly meetings to the President and J.Crew Factory team-Managed, trained, and provided developmental guidance to one full time Merchandise Assistant and one Summer Intern-Team ambassador for launch and roll out of new company wide data reporting system

-Managed Men’s Suiting, Sportcoats, & Ties as an omni channel retailer (April 2014- April 2015)-Assisted in managing Men’s Pants, Shorts, & Jackets (July 2013- April 2014)-Responsible for suiting, sportcoats, and ties entire life cycle: historical financial hind sighting, product development, product assortment, investments, and in-season management-Monitored competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and trends as well as ensure competitive pricing structure-Analyzed sales and inventory to determine and advise on action steps needed to meet weekly sales plans-Monitored and managed store signage, product promotions, and visual merchandising to optimize sales and create a positive customer experience -Monitored and managed website layout and assortment to ensure positive costumer experience and drive sales-Trained and provided development guidance to one full time Merchandise Assistant