Responsible for $147M in salesManaged CosmoProf POG updates for North America stores (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico) Lead Business Unit with Inventory Planner, Demand Planner, Space Planner and Merch AssistantBrand manager for national brands including Coty (Wella, Sebastian, Nioxin), Farouk (Chi, Biosilk), Conair (Rusk, Aquage) and more.Launched new lines including Little Green, Glop & GlamNegotiated markdowns and co-ops for major promotions, trade shows and catalog promotions.

Select, Source & Develop unique gift product for the What on Earth catalog brand. Hard goods categories sales increased by 8% in 2017.Attend Gift shows domestically (Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Dallas) and internationally (Birmingham, England / Frankfurt, Germany).Travel to China and Europe for sourcing and development opportunities working with buying agents in Hong Kong, and Guangzhou (Canton).Corporate office based in Hudson, OHBuying office based in Minneapolis, MN

Helped launch a new website for client working directly with off site Creative Agency. Designed Packaging and wrote user manuals for new retail product.Responsible for overseeing development of new products and inventoryProvided special signage and coupon inserts for national accounts such as Walmart, Sam's, Costco, Target, Kroger and more. Responsible for visual displays and windows in retail storeCustomer Service

Small Electrics and Floorcare / Michale Graves ShopJoined JCPenney during the 'reign' of Ron Johnson (former CEO from Apple) - many changes and layoffs during this period. I was laid off and off the JCP payroll July 2013

Home Buying office - Small Electrics and Coffee

developed and sourced seasonal impluse product for key account clients including Dollar General, AAFES, Target and more

Lillian Vernon was bought by Current Catalog in Colorado Springs, CO. and I was recruited to rejoin the company as a Product Brand Manager / Buyer for the Lillian Vernon Brand. Bought and developed exclusive product for Housewares, Holiday and Organization areas. Current, Inc. is owned by Taylor Corporation (Mankato, MN).Laid off due to restructuring and new leadership.

Selected and developed exclusive product for monthly gift catalog while maintaining agressive gross margins. Excellent vendor and factory relationships.Company filed bankruptcy in 2008.

Art directed specific projects for key account customers. Traveled to factories for sourcing, etc.

Developed and managed collectibles product for direct mail industry. Weekly presentations to upper management, daily contact with major licensers (Elvis Presley Enterprise, Precious Moments, Thomas Kinkade and more). Interacted with various departments - adversting, copywriters, marketing, purchasing, etc.