Susan Feldman Email and Phone Number

In The Groove(GetinTheGroove.com) is a lifestyle destination for age-defying women.

 Developed vision for this private sale site Responsible for merchandising and product direction  Co-lead all operation and financial efforts of the business

Division of Liz Claiborne August 2005 to Nov 2008Senior Sales Consultant  Retained by Liz Claiborne to oversee sales and marketing for this January 2005 acquisition Developed 2006 strategic plan to build brand exposure and drive sales Identified and implanted infrastructure and tracking procedures to facilitate growth Assisted in selling successfully selling the company to Perry Ellis International.  Helped transition the company to new owner

Division of Jones Apparel Group  Responsible for the sales and marketing of the womens division which generated over $200million in sales volume Motivated and managed sales team of 16 for department and specialty stores to successfully improved overall gross margins Led integrated effort with merchandising team to maximize product mix and optimize sales for each line offering for 1200 doors Executed door plans with major department stores to ensure a strong brand presentation in each individual door; involved coordinating delivery of merchandise with in-store collateral presentation

 Successfully launched Lauren Ralph Lauren Sleepwear line nationally into more than 400 doors,exceeding initial projections Developed and implemented marketing plans, store assortments and in -store shops for launch Responsible for forecasting and production scheduling Orchestrated efforts between Polo Ralph Lauren and Carole Hochman Designs

 Responsible for sales and marketing of the Ralph Lauren, Anne Cole Collection, Cole of California, Oscar de la Renta, and Hot Coles swimwear lines, generating $85 million in volume Managed and motivated a sales force of 15 account executive Developed sales plans, unit forecasts, door plans and production schedule/shipping budget Oversaw the merchandising and editing of all lines Worked directly with design and licensing staffs at both Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta to develop and merchandise seasonal offerings