Retail Merchandising and Planning Professional accomplished in maximizing sales and profitability of business units through the development, execution and communication of merchandise assortments, financial and inventory strategies in combination with marketing, promotional and visual initiatives. History in driving multi-brand, multi-category and omni-channel business objectives; 16 years in progressive buying and planning roles within mass, vertical, department stores, digital, off-price and wholesale. Refined leadership skills focused on relationship building; thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment; embraces complex challenges and secures cross-functional alignment.SKILLS:Retail Buying, Planning and Allocation Financial Planning and Profit AnalysisBusiness Development and Strategy Open to Buy ManagementCategory Planning and Management Vendor Relations and NegotiationEmployee Training and DevelopmentMarket Distribution Strategy and Analysis Pricing Strategy and AnalysisMarketing and Promotional Strategy and AnalysisTrend and Consumer AnalysisInternational Markets and Travel (Latin, Central and South America, Canada and Asia)