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In this role, I ensure end-to-end inventory deployment and supply chain for a multi-billion-dollar annualbusiness across in-store and digital channels. I collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategy andfinancial planning while leading 32 direct reports split between hybrid and fully remote.HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Selected as one of 50 associates out.

Spearheaded cross-functional team to execute an initiative for increasing Entertainment category sales.To do this, I collaborated with external studio partners to set team priorities and drive top-line sales.HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Captured market share with Disney, Warner Brothers, and other studios by partnering to create a2022-2023 priority calendar.

Helmed cross-functional committee responsible for the October 2020 launch of a unique direct shipmodel collaboration between Kohl’s and Lands’ End. Led brand collaboration, negotiations, strategy,logistics, digital, buying, margin, turn, returns, store merchandising, and direct ship for Women’s, Men’s,Kids, and Home Categories.HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS►.

Promoted to identify optimal unique product assortment for 5 unique categories of business across1,100 stores nationwide. To do so, I examined past data, sales, and inventory to make recommendationsand create a tiering strategy that informed the actions of 5 buying offices. I managed a multi-billion salesvolume and 1 direct report.HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS►.

To grow revenues for the Toys and Koh’s Cares categories, I devised short- and long-term strategychanges to align Toys business competitively with the market. In this role, I led a team of 13 associates,which included 7 direct reports with roles such as assistant merchandising manager and merchandise specialist.HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Ranked #15 Buyer in.

Responsible for sourcing products for large-volume business consisting of 40 brand and vendorcombinations. Eight associates reported to me.► Doubled sales in 6 years by creating a Men’s holiday gift shop from scratch that continues to be aprominent initiative within Kohl’s today. I identified a Q4 holiday gifting opportunity centered on themebased tables..

► Met profit and turnover goals for triple-digit million-dollar annual sales volume.► Launched Breast Cancer Awareness merchandise program, which donated proceeds to the AmericanCancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Foundation in Wisconsin. I was responsible for merchandiseassortment, in-store fixture layouts, product buys, profit plans, and inventory.