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Washington, Dc, Us

* Drove the planning and implementing of all strategic and financial metrics for $175M Adult & Kids Apparel Divisions through supplier planning, product selection and purchasing, marketing strategy/plan development, provide training and development for eight VP of Sales Managers, seven VP of Design Directors and three VP of Production Managers and over 70 associates.* Key Achievement:* Grew underdeveloped Kids fashion business by over 65% over four years by redefining brand mix, targeted marketing and collaboration with stores.* Developed a comprehensive and detailed productivity roadmap which exceeded expectations and reduced COGs by 30% YOY.* Effectively hired and developed a high-performance staff of over 70 associates through education, training, coaching and teamwork.* Responsible for annual operating budget and forecasting.* Manage all manufacturing inventory including raw materials and finished goods.* Increased efficiencies by establishing and executing new SOPs for entire company processes and all protocols which led to 18% increased profit margin YOY* Increased sales by 7% on previous year and grew overall sales by 30% during my leadership at the company* Oversee the product development of all Brands & Apparel.* Managing a team of Merchandisers, Designers, & Spec technicians* Directing team with Seasonal Trend and Product directions.* Promoted from SVP to COO to manage entire company’s operation and all P&L with ownership for companies short & long-term strategies.* Specialties include:Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, P&L, Facilities Management, Cost Reduction, Capital Management, Finance Management, Policies & Procedures, Analytics, Project Management, Performance Improvement, Divestitures, Growth Strategies, Change Management, Budget Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiations, Reporting, Vendor Relations, Training, Regulatory Compliance

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

* Managed $12.5 Billion in revenue and led a total of 200 associates throughout a network of departments including buying, sourcing, planning, and product development* Oversee the product development of Apparel for all Brands and Private Labels*Re-aligned product categories, adjusted buying responsibilities, and eliminated product duplication creating focus on the customer segments and increasing both sales and profit margin.* Modernized Kids Fashion with strategy of bringing in new leading-edge designers that broadened the customer base, brought in younger aspirational customers, and enhanced the category* Managing a team of Merchandisers, Designers, Spec technicians and all supporting associates.* Direct them with Seasonal Trend and Product directions.* Communicating with Sourcing Team daily, regarding Productions, Costing and future Product Developments.* Working directly with Buying Team on all season Buys and product issues.* Working with GMM & DMM on retail strategies and product assortments.* Working with Domestic & Import suppliers on development and production* Implementing and executing all corporate strategies.

* Responsible to manage all departments and its related products.* Managing a staff of 50 up Associates, including satellite offices.* Creating lines targeted to all Major Retailers in the USA & Canada.* Developing seasonal SKU plans with Sales staff.* Working with production Team on new and on-going developments.

Herzogenaurach, De

* Responsible for creating lines targeted to all Major Department Stores.* As well as Specialty Stores and National Chains.* Managing a Design Team & Technical Team staff of 30 up Associates.* Researching & developing new seasonal directions.* Creating strategies on overall company goals with principles.* Working with CFO on divisional budget and financial goals.

* Responsible for creating products w / Sales for the following vendors:* FEDERATED, MAY COMPANY, KOHL’S, STAGE STORES, GOODY’S,TARGET, WAL-MART, K-MART* Managing product all through production.* Working directly with Buyers of all the accounts listed above.

* Researched to develop theme and color story of a line. * Sourced and cost products for a line. (Domestic & Import) * Illustrated fashion garments with in a line. * Developed inspirations from travel and market research. * Key accounts: FEDERATED, BLOOMINGDALES, PACIFIC SUN

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Management Science

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