Provided merchandising and sales support, sales staff mentoring and training, and assortment planning support for territory of accounts representing $2.7 million in sales. Managed territory of 9 stores and 18 Selling Specialists. Merchandised sportswear line across 3 size zones in 3 major department store accounts. Installed and merchandised shop fixture concepts. Conducted seasonal product training seminars. Planned and executed in-store customer events focusing on… Show more Provided merchandising and sales support, sales staff mentoring and training, and assortment planning support for territory of accounts representing $2.7 million in sales. Managed territory of 9 stores and 18 Selling Specialists. Merchandised sportswear line across 3 size zones in 3 major department store accounts. Installed and merchandised shop fixture concepts. Conducted seasonal product training seminars. Planned and executed in-store customer events focusing on one-on-one customer service. Positively impacted sales through negotiating key floor moves. Provided assortment planning support to Liz Claiborne Account Executive and Belk Buyers. Show less

Hired to open first GapKids store in North Carolina. Managed staff of 12-24 associates and 2-3 assistant managers. Built business to $2.0 million in three years. Trained and mentored four assistant managers to promotion to store manager level.

Supported daily operations of $8.0 million Young Men's Sportswear office. Given total responsibility of buying and managing Accessories category. Managed office for 3 weeks each quarter during buyer’s overseas buying trips.