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Qualifications Summary:Top-performing Category Specialist and Merchandising Specialist with demonstrated ability in planning and implementing programs that aligns with company strategy to drive sales and profitability. Highly effective in leading, motivating and developing cross functional teams. Adept in forging partnerships with the Category Management, Merchandising Teams, suppliers and vendors in efforts to provide the best assortment and merchandising strategies to retail. • Identified and Executed New Merchandising Strategies • Program & Product Development and Implementation • Managed Product Assortment and Sales Plan Strategy• Ability to Interface Effectively with all levels of management • Experienced in Vendor Negotiation• Increased Sales through Executing Change• Motivated, Detail and Action Oriented• Designed and Supported Sales Promotions • Designed and Delivered Presentations (Large or Small)• Influence and Persuasion Skills to advance new ideas• Analytical and problem solving skills• Communication Skills Verbally and Written

Listed skills include Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Management, and 46 others.