Shawn Howell is a Experienced fashion retail executive open to buying and product development opportunities. at West Marine. He possess expertise in apparel, fashion, footwear, sportswear, merchandising and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Shawn is the consummate professional, who possesses the ultimate combination of strategic vision, in depth industry knowledge and excellent taste level. He is an asset to every team he is a part of, and is truly Best in Class.", "I had the pleasure working with Shawn for 10 years at Saks Fifth Avenue as his planning counterpart. Shawn leads his personal and professional life with style and grace. He is a true merchant, which is rare these days. From the feel of the fabric to the numbers that drive the results, Shawn excels with the art and the science of the business. He sees and is ahead of all trends, pivots easily and is strategic in how he operates. His brand relationships are second to none. I believe that Shawn would be a tremendous asset to any future team.", and "Shawn Howell is an extremely talented and prolific merchant with extensive experience and knowledge of the luxury fashion business. Rooted in the mens industry, Shawn is a critical thinker who approaches fashion uniquely with a creative merchandising/buying approach blended with an analytical framework that allows any organization to see a holistic approach to their assortment. Working within the same organization as Shawn for 10 years allowed me to see this strategy/approach and learn from it firsthand. In addition, Shawn is an exceptional leader whose business acumen and emotional intelligence builds a culture in which everyone on his team is putting forth their best work and feels valued."