Accomplished and Innovative Retail Professional with a unique combination of proven success in a Fortune 500 Retail environment and agile management expertise in successful startups. Confident, forward thinking professional with over 20 years expertise spearheading the full product lifecycle, including: • Product selection and strategic development • Promotional marketing development and measurements • Management and cultivation of vendor and supplier relationships • Maximizing sales revenues and increasing operations efficiencies to reduce cost • Fostering customer loyalty and retention Areas of Expertise:• Buying & Supply Chain Management • E-Commerce Management & Optimization• Product Launch & Life Cycle Management • Merchandising & Product Management • Analysis, Forecasting & Strategic Planning • Marketing & Sales Strategies • Vendor Acquisition & Management • Inventory Management