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Founded in 1999 in southeastern Wisconsin, BuySeasons has become the leading online retailer of costumes, accessories, party supplies and party décor. My role at BuySeasons as VP of National Accounts focused on strengthening relationships , driving sales and revenue growth as both drop ship vendor and marketplace vendor for top retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, JC Penney, Kohl's, Bon-Ton, and Stage Stores who currently look to expand their online presence. I also owned P&L accountability for annual sales volume of $23M. ★★★ Select Accomplishments★★★►Championed credibility as Outsource SME in both online selling and individual category - earning reputation as the "one-stop" resource for major retailer buyers and preferred drop ship solution.►Introduced and launched a new line of handbags to fill retailer niche and add annual leverage volume throughout the year.►Realized first year sales of +72%/ly; +86%/ly in margin dollars.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.

Since 1854, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has been recognized as the best hometown department store for the family and home. Today, the company has more than 270 stores, 5 distribution centers and one fulfillment center and serves communities across the Greater Midwest, Atlantic states to the Rocky Mountains. Over a half-a-million people visit Bon-Ton's stores and websites every day.In 2003, I joined the team at Bon-Ton as a Buyer for all Fashion Accessories. Swiftly moving up to Vice President - Divisional Merchandise Manager, Ladies Accessories in just two years, I directed the development and implementation of merchandise strategy and tactical plans for Ladies Accessories product lines.In this role, I held accountability for annual sales volume of $238 million across 254 brick and mortar stores nationwide. In addition, I set long-term merchandise direction for seasonal and annual Ladies Accessories including handbags, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, neckwear, casual hosiery and cold weather merchandise to meet sales, gross margins and inventory turn goals.★★★Select Accomplishments★★★► Exploded Michael Kors Handbags to $25M from onset growing from 7 to 104 store shops► Grew brands of Coach, Fossil, Calvin Klein, Hue, Nine West and Anne Klein► Introduced new brands of Vera Bradley, Kate Spade, Ray Ban and Under Armour► Achieved market dominance in Cold Weather Accessories► Awarded Merchant of the Year (2013) by Accessories Magazine and the Accessories Fashion Council of NYFor a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume.