Lead Macy’s through the buying process from pre-season financial and assortment planning, to market showroom presentation, culminating with the in-season management of product delivery, pricing/promotion and marketing to reach financial targets. Surpassed all of Macy's 2017 financial metrics. Outperformed internal shipping forecasts every year exceeding $45M annually. • Deliver growth on-line through the creation of strategies inclusive of PDP build-out and site merchandising with a… Show more Lead Macy’s through the buying process from pre-season financial and assortment planning, to market showroom presentation, culminating with the in-season management of product delivery, pricing/promotion and marketing to reach financial targets. Surpassed all of Macy's 2017 financial metrics. Outperformed internal shipping forecasts every year exceeding $45M annually. • Deliver growth on-line through the creation of strategies inclusive of PDP build-out and site merchandising with a focus on best in-class tactics and marketing efforts.• Achieve monthly shipment forecasts through order maintenance, partnering with Macy’s planning team on replenishment opportunities and chasing open dollars with additional receipts.• Drive sales of $75M+ annually by reviewing business weekly and making recommendations on markdowns, reorders, and receipt flow adjustments to improve trend. • Manage order process to ensure that production team captures purchase orders and are aligned on delivery dates.• Develop impactful marketing ideas to ensure relevancy of brand at Macy’s both in-store and on-line by partnering with marketing team on digital tactics (i.e. tasteful images, alternative shots, videos, review seeding), shop development/in-store signage, and product launches while working within overall marketing and co-op budget. Show less

(Held Business Collaborator and Regional Manager positions simultaneously.)Acted as the voice/champion for Region/District/Store within Southwest, South Central, and Southeast Regions to surface needs and maximize opportunities.• Analyzed sales and stock, surmising data in order to present needs to Macy’s and generate orders. • Provided seasonal post mortem to aid in future assortment architecture. • Surfaced regional best and worst sellers to drive increased… Show more (Held Business Collaborator and Regional Manager positions simultaneously.)Acted as the voice/champion for Region/District/Store within Southwest, South Central, and Southeast Regions to surface needs and maximize opportunities.• Analyzed sales and stock, surmising data in order to present needs to Macy’s and generate orders. • Provided seasonal post mortem to aid in future assortment architecture. • Surfaced regional best and worst sellers to drive increased sales and profitability. Show less

Managed team of in-store merchandisers for Florida, the second largest market.• Oversaw, trained, and developed coordinators in merchandise execution to achieve sales plan and increase dollars per square foot. • Challenged team to secure focal real estate and negotiate increased square footage. • Controlled expenses with thoughtful planning and monthly budget recap reviews resulting in savings that were used to fund new or additional in-store strategies.

Managed personal territory of stores in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.• Communicated Macy’s merchandising strategies, on-order, selling results, and sale/promotional information to team covering 50+ locations.• Conducted seasonal seminars for store teams to generate excitement, increase brand awareness, and educate associates on product attributes.• Ensured Macy’s Buying Team’s vision was fulfilled which was to achieve sales plan and increase… Show more Managed personal territory of stores in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.• Communicated Macy’s merchandising strategies, on-order, selling results, and sale/promotional information to team covering 50+ locations.• Conducted seasonal seminars for store teams to generate excitement, increase brand awareness, and educate associates on product attributes.• Ensured Macy’s Buying Team’s vision was fulfilled which was to achieve sales plan and increase profitability. Show less