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New York, New York

New York, New York

♦ Achieved a 34% increase in consumer demand ($300M+) by effectively managing all categories of the e-commerce business. ♦ Aligned all planning practices across businesses to maximize KPIs. ♦ Created and managed a new process to efficiently plan and track the performance of the Off-Price Flash Business. ♦ Partnered with NMM to define seasonal, annual, and multi-year strategies that identified future opportunities and trends. ♦ Leveraged an understanding of how customer strategies translate into comprehensive and effective financial and buy plans. ♦ Established a buy planning calendar and directed the creation and execution of new plans. ♦ Ensured that compelling assortment plans are implemented in alignment with merchandise strategies. ♦ Advocated for change as a leader in support of company initiatives and promoted adoption by merchandising team. ♦ Identified and developed future merchant leaders to become effective partners in planning assortments and managers of their business. Skills Leveraged: E-Commerce Management, KPI Maximization, Merchandise Strategy, Market Share Development

Seattle, Washington

♦ Efficiently managed a $600M business by developing and nurturing internal and external partnerships.♦ Supervised five Buy Planners in merchandise, financial, and reporting planning roles across all product categories for online and off-price lines under Nordstrom Rack and Hautelook websites. ♦ Partnered with DMM to build successful Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) business that doubled the percentage of business and won the first NPG Partnership Award in 2012. ♦ Hired and mentored a team of 20 planners while supporting their personal development, resulting in promotions of 30% of the staff.♦ Managed buy process, customer profile, product development, assortment, allocation, and lifecycle management. ♦ Developed department strategies leading to private label items and fashion offerings from coveted brands. ♦ Managed department allowance budget and reported on business productivity metrics.♦ Successfully managed OTB and inventory control capabilities. ♦ Resolved service opportunities and account issues relating to sales, markdowns, and allowances. ♦ Developed strategic business plans to ensure financial objectives were met in multichannel retailing, online, brick-and-mortar, and Canadian businesses. ♦ Developed annual and five-year strategic merchandise plans, while partnering with merchant leadership to review monthly performance, forecasts, and drive financial results and strategies to ensure target KPI goals were met. ♦ Created and distributed weekly repairing, inventory management, receipts, markdowns, and assortment productivity across the organization. ♦ Worked on collaborative initiatives with Supply Chain, Production, and IT departments to identify opportunities to optimize inventory and establish measurable goals, reporting, and accountability standards. Skills Leveraged: Business Management, Supply Chain, Budget Management, Staffing, Leadership, and Development, Strategic Planning

Seattle, Washington

♦ Oversaw financial management and financial planning for Men's Shoes across 5 divisions and 15 buying pods. ♦ Implemented perpetual inventory and price management systems while creating and maintaining divisional fiscal plans. ♦ Worked closely with buyers and vendors to maximize inventory efficiencies and capitalize on sell through. ♦ Leveraged Essbase and data mining systems to provide analytical guidance and reporting to Leadership and Merchandise Teams. ♦ Compiled, maintained, and distributed market and store data for Store Management and Buyers.♦ Successfully negotiated with Vendors to recoup losses incurred through markdowns. Skills Leveraged: Financial Planning and Management, Negotiation, Communication, Essbase, Data Mining Systems

San Francisco - Greater New York City Area - Tyson'S Corner, Virginia