Sandy Burruss Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon

Seattle, Wa

• Drive replenishment item performance through planning, ordering and management of RP itemsboth pre-season and in-season• Support the collaboration with merchant partners to create financial plans and goals that maximize total results• Contribute to analysis and decision making to improve RP sales and inventory results and complement total assortment

Seattle, Washington

• Develop product plan to support merchandise strategies for multiple categories • Review and re-project merchandise financial plans, identifying risks and opportunities• Identify and present financial trends and opportunities to support brand management decisions• Collaborate with and influence divisional partners to review business performance• Act as change leader to support company initiatives and ensure adoption by merchandising team

Seattle, Washington

-Key contributor for largest Nordstrom multi-department online designer launch.RESPONSIBLE For:-Weekly In-season review/analysis-Modify/suggesting product assortment for online and in full line stores, -Communicating merchandising plans and visions to store-level, -Partnering with eCommerce (site merchant team) to ensure seamless online experience-Creating: Return to vendor (RTV), vendor funded mark downs (VFMD), mark-downs(MD & racking)-Monitoring drop ship feeds, including edits and new customer choices

Bellevue, Wa

• Promoted to #1 volume designer handbag department across ‘all’ Nordstrom full line stores• 12.5% Revenue Increase YTD in 2016 within a $180M store that is negative for the same timeframe• Key lead for merchandise planning, boutique redesign and product assortment for private and leased labels • Multi-time winner of Manager of the Month• Awarded Top NW Region Merchandiser/Selling Manager- Q1 2016

Tampa, Fl

• Grew business 25% in less than 1 year- $5.2M to $6.5M• Continually evaluated inventory and product mix versus previous plan and seasonal analysis, introducing new lines and new products within a line to match new market trends• Multi-time winner of Manager of the Month• Before being promoted, left department trending to meet $7.5M by end of FY2015

Tampa, Fl

SUCCESSES:• Grew an under-performing $2.5M department to over $4M• Instrumental in market assessment and item analysis bringing in 7 new lines to the Tampa market• Multi-time winner of Manager of the Month

Tampa, Florida

• Took an extended maternity leave from the company. Made to 're-prove' myself.• Quickly became a regular top 3 sales leader in department.

Tampa, Florida

FUNCTION: Successfully managed $75M store inventory by exceeding corporate budgetary and operational key parameters for inventory loss and control. Exceeded key parameters each year by orchestrating the development and execution of comprehensive business plans. Lead in leveraging cross-functional teams to execute operational responsibilities for point of service, training of all employees in the Nordstrom culture of relationship management, as well as mentoring and coaching associates in methods to exceed goals. Conducted team member progress reviews & mentoring as well as coach store managers on same. SUCCESSES:• Annually reduced shrinkage 25-35% netting the store ~$200,000+ each year in new found profitability• Created and successfully implemented new training techniques reducing employee training time by 20% reducing associate downtime and ultimately increasing store and team member profitability• Created successful mentor program resulting in 35% higher compliance and average 15% yearly sales increase

Birmingham, Michigan

• 1 of only 2 Merchandisers to exceed quotas for 2003 driving over $6 Million in business • 110% of plan in a down-turning market

Chicago, Illinois

FUNCTION: Outside of normal buying / merchandising responsibilities, led a cross-functional team to positively manage internal customer requirements and leverage vendor relationships for the purpose of maximizing profitability and inventory effectiveness across the region. Collaborated with other key executives to develop/execute integrated regional business plans and successfully manage regional financial key criteria. Positively negotiated contracts and created effective promotional advertising. SUCCESSES:• Exceeded all corporate Key Criteria to reach 105% of 2001 goals (Sell Through, Unit Orders, Special Buys, Inventory Control, & Loss Leaders)• Re-tooled to exceed corporate Key Criteria and reach 103% of 2002 goals in a down-turning market

Chicago, Illinois

FUNCTION: Provide regional merchandising leadership to 9 full line stores including Michigan Avenue by liaising between Regional Buying Team and the region’s front line. Provided strategic direction for management and planning of regional operations including budgeting and inventory planning. SUCCESSES: • Part of leadership team working with Nordstrom senior management to rework crucial support and buying processes. Resulted in elimination of $250k divisional annual costs.

Troy, Michigan

FUNCTION: Increased volume to a $6Million business leading 25-35 team members. Exceeded all corporate key operating criteria in managing all departmental financials including budget, inventory, salary and all P&L parameters. Regularly conducted market research, developed business plans, planned special events, conducted training, and negotiated with all product vendors. Merchandised product, created buy plans including refreshed item assortment, completed spot fulfillment and worked with corporate sponsors on new product mix. Motivated team members through mentoring, provided strong leadership for departmental growth, and conducted annual reviews. SUCCESSES:• Every Year- Lead team to 110%+ “year over year” revenue goals• Every Year- A “Top 10” Department out of 70 full line stores for “Percentage Revenue Increase” • Every Year- Exceeded profitability goals by 105%+

Troy, Michigan

• Team leader tasked with increasing efficiency, delivered 112% on departmental revenue plan

Troy, Michigan

SUCCESSES:• 120% of 1-year plan. Consistently top 3 in sales.

Troy, Michigan

• Hired as Asst Store Mgr and promoted to Store Manager within 1 year into one of company’s Top 15 stores (Group at that time had ~600 stores)• Met over 100% of all key financial and operational objectives every year increasing top line and bottom line revenue in a $2million+ store

Madison Heights, Mi

• Recruited directly to Kmart Corporation from college.• Promoted within 6 months to Regional Director's flagship store helping to increase volume sales of a $4.7M store.