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Racine, Wisconsin

• Developed financial targets by classification and brand, finalizing overall investment strategy for the Buyership• Managed Buyerships of $75m in sales annually• Built financial plans for various generic classes and vendors, exceeding sales and gross margin targets • Successfully led the monthly Open-to-buy process, forecasting sales, receipts, POS, perms, RTV’s, and gross margin. Partnered with buyer on business strategies pertaining to Open-to-buy opportunities and challenges• Managed team of one to three direct reports responsible for on-going allocation & replenishment, financial plans, OTB and ladder reports• Analyzed web demand and OMNI opportunities, ensuring proper plans and buys at the optimal time of the season to maximize the web opportunity• Attended New York market weeks, working with various vendors on key strategies and financials• Coached Executive Trainee classes, providing training and mentorship on all Planning activities and career development• Served as a mentor for 15+ Assistants and Associates for career development programs

• Owned the buying process by selecting and assorting product, developing strategies for each brand• Executed key item strategies in private label, guiding the business to profitability• Attended New York market weeks, working with vendors on marketing strategies, buys, and advertising• Led day-to-day business decisions on pricing, perms, reorders and cancels• Managed two direct reports responsible for advertising, purchase orders, pricing entry, and ad hoc analysis

• Developed game plan targets and financial flows by department and class based on key business initiatives and strategies • Collaborated with buying on the Category Strategy process, with special focus on door opportunities and family-of-business realignments• Monitored trends and was proactive in identifying new emerging categories of business• Managed the Open-to-buy by analyzing current business and shifted dollars into areas where business was strong and margins were most profitable• Continued to shift business into company initiatives, while still protecting the core and traditional business• President’s Award for exceeding sales and gross margin

• Managed sku level inventory on both fashion buys and basic replenishment styles to maximize sales opportunities by door• Allocated all orders for the office, using by-door analytics and reporting• Built seasonal flows for vendor classes, and maintained them through the planning process including store plans and vendor profitability plans

• Shadowed multiple offices within Ready-to-Wear and Intimates• Learned about Buying and Planning, helping offices with various projects• Took ownership of the Ecommerce sample turn-in process for the Dress office

• Organized county fair for low-income families• Taught leadership and group development skills for the children’s summer program • Organized Neighborhood Watch block parties