Leading Buying and Marketing for a new internal venture for Qurate.

Founded a retail consultancy to help brands weather pandemic conditions. Clients include: • The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation + Institute - Advisor• Fashion Licensing of America (the Estate of F. Scott Fitzgerald) - Business Development• The Bedford Playhouse - Marketing Strategy• FY! (iamfy.co) - Head of US Buying/Category Management• Tommie Copper – Head of Innovation + Merchandising• American Public Television – Executive Producer, "Modern Pioneering" • Nina Reeves Communications – Public Relations + Business Development • Sustainable Furnishings Council – Business Development • Fig & Dove – Public Relations, Partnerships, Product Development • Joanna Buchanan – Public Relations, Business Development • Hakluyt & Company – Research

Independent Pet Partners is a roll-up of 170+ formerly independent pet stores (including the brands Kriser’s Natural Pet, Chuck + Don’s, Natural Pawz, and Loyal Companion) anchored in services (grooming, daycare, and training) with a wellness-focused assortment of food, supplements, and supplies. Often referred to as “a Whole Foods for Pets”, IPP’s aim is to support the magic of unconditional love.

After the acquisition of One Kings Lane, I helped Bed Bath + Beyond evolve their online and in-store furnishings assortments to reflect greater breadth of price point, quality, and aesthetic. Launching their first private brand -- Bee + Willow Home -- and refining the point of view for future in store assortments through the incorporation of the One Kings Lane vendor base.

Launched in 2009, One Kings Lane is a digitally-led destination for making the home an expression of personal style. With a breadth of the best quality furnishings and finishing touches, One Kings Lane speaks to a highly engaged audience via a digital-first ecosystem that includes in-house design services; social shopping; editorial; and an online shopping experience. One Kings Lane was acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. in 2016.Categories Managed: Furniture, Lighting, Decorative Accessories, Organization, Gifts, Christmas Decor, Kitchen, Tabletop, Rugs. Textiles, Bedding, and more.

Categories Managed: Furniture, Lighting, Decor, Paint, Licensing, Collaborations

Categories Managed: Furniture

Macy’s Merchandising Group, a division of Macy’s Department Stores, leads the development, merchandising, and planning for all Macy’s private label brands with the objective of being able to react to trend and category needs on a shorter pipeline than the market.• Managed private label girls 7-16 brand to double-digit positive comps, achieved through product design improvements, implementation of vendor accountability scorecards resulting in greater on-time delivery rates, and enhanced alignment with the Macy’s promotional calendar.• Merchandised and assorted all apparel categories, including developing sourcing strategies, negotiating costs, and planning customized assortments by weather regions and store size.• Collaborated with design to re-launch replenishment categories in new fabrications and fits including denim and basic knits, resulting in $500K of cost savings in 2012 and increased sales penetration in these categories.• Managed full-time Product Assistants.

Accessories

During the 10-month executive training program, analysts rotate through Inventory Management, Production and Merchandising within Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The objective is to learn how the product lifecycle works and how customers interact with each brand online and in-store to prepare for placement in one of the key functions upon completing the program.