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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

North Carolina, United States

Katy, Texas

Delivered the #1 financials in the company YTD in the company based on 2019 plans out of more than 48 departments. Only department in the company to exceed sales, gross margin dollars, gross margin rate and turnover plan in 2019. Negotiated $1 million at cost in vendor returns in 2018, and $300K in markdown support in 2019 to account for slow sellers and.

Demonstrated the ability to lead a complex baseball and softball category with several local rules which made each store location subject to requiring different equipment for players. Managed a supplier base of 15 - 20 suppliers including private label. Implemented several new merchandising plans for the category which helped distinguish the baseball and.

Katy, Texas

Exceeded sales, gross margin, and gross margin rate plan for the category in 2012 by quickly pivoting from a slow start to the sales season and working with suppliers to get additional goods that were outselling plan and cancelling slow sellers. Worked with suppliers and negotiated $200K in cost concessions to offset seasonal markdowns which helped exceed.

Plano, Texas

Managed 60% of Big and tall sportswear category as an Associate Buyer, and worked hand in hand with the planner and Senior Buyer to drive our strategy to achieve our financial goals.Grew the eCommerce business by more than 30%, by focusing on sizes that were not available in store, and expanding the selection of Big and Tall sportswear in national brand.

Developed marketing strategy, merchandising strategy, and financial strategy for the men's athletic shoe department which delivered $60 million in annual sales.Grew the skate shoe category by 40% by focusing the merchandising assortment on Vans and adding value through a broader assortment.Negotiated $1 million dollar vendor return to manage inventory.

Delivered number 1 financial results for the company in 2002 out of 60 plus departments by creating a strategy to improve our in stock position in basic product, and delivering a more cohesive seasonal product line by region.Improved overall store in stock position by more than 15% over the previous year in basic categories, by collaborating with the.