Oversee product development of new private label items from concept to launch to help achieve front store sales and margin goals. Work cross functionally with Art, QA & Regulatory to ensure products meet all testing & packaging requirements so products are safe, effective and meet our brand guidelines. Communicate with suppliers to ensure on time deliverables and quality products.

Managed and maintained merchandise presentation on website, ensuring that categorization, imagery, copy and pricing were accurate and met internal guidelines. Created new product campaigns and visual enhancements for website. Adjusted product selections based on sales, trend and competition analysis. Collaborated with design team on product colors, materials and designs. Prepared samples for photo studio and publishing. Worked closely with PR firm for new ideas and promotions. Selected Accomplishments:• Sourced, developed and launched an in-house brand of digital low-priced invitations which generated $1M in revenue and increased profits by 5% • Developed and launched successful in-house invitation line• Assisted in website relaunch that streamlined navigation, improved the checkout process and enhanced overall user experience

Developed catalog assortment plans and purchasing strategies using data analytics and trend analysis, as well as consulting with marketing, global sourcing and inventory teams. Partnered with creative department to design catalog layout and created promotional catalog strategies. Monitored and reported on competitors’ web patterning. Managed sales plans and budgets.Selected Accomplishments:• Selected distinctive mixture of catalog items that resulted in revenue, profit and brand goals being met or exceeded• Created e-mail blasts that increased sales on new and trendy items, and achieved 100% sell-thru• Assured timely shipping by staying in regular contact with vendors; reduced backorder rates by 10% by efficiently managing shipping and delivery reports

Assistant Product Manager • 2004-2007Part of a team that oversaw the entire product planning and development process. Gathered and analyzed historical sales and return data to plan future catalogs. Compiled samples for photo shoots; reviewed proofs before publication. Presented sales information at weekly team meetings. Attend all FIT sessions with technical design team. Selected Accomplishments:• Selected to train and rollout a new product lifecycle management (PLM) system • Part of a team that chose key item pieces that generated significant growth to overall category sales• Consistently assured that products supported company’s overall image, strategies and goals • Worked with sourcing, marketing and inventory teams to ensure revenue and profit goals were met

Reordered merchandise after analyzing on-demand and sales reports. Planned for future catalog buys by executing sales forecasting and trend analysis, as well as reviewing other pertinent historical data.Selected Accomplishments:• Built strong rapport with vendors resulting in negotiated discounts, improved delivery process and an improved order cancellation procedure• Ensured orders arrived on time by maintaining an accurate delivery of goods report• Trained new associates on all aspects of business.

Worked with buyer on assortment planning, product allocation, distribution, inventory analysis and marketing. Allocated merchandise based on review of sales, trends and volume data. Studied selling reports to determine merchandise for reorder or mark down. Wrote sales briefs for management.Selected Accomplishments:• Improved product selection by reviewing store vision and goals with vendors• Physically created more visually appealing displays at stores • Assured merchandise arrived timely and accurately by maintaining on-order reports

Selected Accomplishments:• Reduced ticketing and selecting processes from a 4-day to a 3-day turn time • Worked with corporate merchandise planners and analysts to solve merchandise allocation issues• Named Supervisor of the Quarter• Co-chaired Associate of the Month program