Product acquisition on new merchandise from wholesale excess, retail store stocks and web excess inventory. Also deal with customer returns, miss-mates and singles. This encompasses both domestic and international responsibilities. Manage E-Commerce company strategies. Both internal on line selling and external partnerships.

Director Retail Buying (2003 – 2015) Managed buying, pricing and marketing for 180 Naturalizer retail stores and 3 websites in U.S. and Canada with revenues of $150M. Had 7 buyers as direct reports. Directed product placement in Naturalizer Concept mall based stores, Outlet stores, as well as online channel. Purchased over $60M annually at cost. Balanced best possible assortment in all channels of distribution. Focused on keeping the customer close with consideration to changing demographics.Outlet Buyer - Naturalizer Retail (2001 – 2003)Developed a successful business model that encompassed merchandise assortment, pricing, visual presentation and inventory utilization.Additional Related Experience:MAY COMPANY/FAMOUS-BARR Store Operations Manager/BuyerWOHL SHOE COMPANY/BROWN SHOE Director of Merchandising/Director of Operations