• Manage 3 departments with 5 direct reports and an annual sales volume of $125M+• Optimize sales, margin and turn by negotiating better terms and in-season management components with vendor partners• Mange private brand development and external branded partners to drive a holistic approach to merchandising strategies• Analyze economic, financial, market and industry data to assess current business strategies or identify new business opportunities• Lead a cross functional team to reinvent the overall customer experience through visual, marketing and brand matrix • Agent for change and process improvements to develop new ways of working more effectively and efficiently

• Managed a high volume/focal department with 3 direct reports• Developed and drove the vision for the department with a one-eye point of view• Strategic and innovative thinker who drives for results

• Drove consistent sales and profit growth through strategic planning and brand and product development• Effective leader recognized for developing talent, leading a cross functional team and fostering a collaborative work environment • Delivered a compelling assortment driven by the customer, analytics and patterning• Strong negotiating and influencing skills grounded in relationships• Piloted the European speed model to unlock how to be faster in delivering product to the customer

• Drove assortment architecture that balanced the price and fashion pyramids for total bare• Collaborated with a Senior Merchant in leading a cross functional team to achieve financial and merchandising goals• Identified opportunities and risks while delivering both top and bottom line growth• Developed the seasonal view of the line and align with design to drive the development process in support of strategy goals• Utilize customer intimacy, patterning and fashion radar to develop/refine strategies and identify white space opportunities• Partnered on the launch and development of a new product sub-brand, One Eleven

• Managed over 50 vendors with an annual volume of $35+ million • Attended market and assisted in establishing pricing and merchandise strategies, product assortments and development • Negotiated agreements, vendor allowance and in season management components with vendors to drive sales and margin• Executed the development and maintenance of the OTB checkbook and receipt flow• Participated in the review and development of departmental financial plans• Trained, developed and mentored Assistant Buyers, Merchandise Assistants and Executive Excellence Program Trainees

• Managed 11 vendors with an annual volume of $50+ million • Strategized on how to drive sales volume and margin in opportunity businesses and offset liabilities in risk areas• Monitored and evaluated the OTB, while providing accurate projections based on current business trend• Developed department sales, margin and stock targets both topside and by store• Analyzed inventory productivity and recommended adjustments to maintain appropriate stock levels• Applied and developed best practices for assortment planning and made recommendations to support allocation strategies• Provided analysis to support the creation of the assortment matrix and buy plans

• Managed 45 vendors with an annual volume of $50+ million and successfully launched 19 new vendors• Oversaw the business for 6 months, reporting directly to the DMM, inclusive of business and merchandising strategies• Monitored vendor to store receipt flow, and actual to planned receipts to make realistic projections as it pertains to the OTB• Wrote orders for vendors based on store needs, while providing accurate data and size/allocation• Executed the markdown projection process and supported the development and implementation of inventory exit strategies• Worked with cross functional teams on marketing, promotions, event planning and advertising• Helped strategize and open the new contemporary shoe concept in our NY Flagship store• Completed the 13 week Executive Merchandising Program with the Fashion Institute of Technology

• Consisted of a buying and store experience rotation with over 220 hours of merchandising curriculum • Managed a focus department and partnered with a senior merchant on developing and implementing strategies • Involved in the merchandising process and life cycle and gained insight on pricing and business strategies • Effectively communicated with external sources; responsive to customer issues, store requests, and vendor needs

• Managed an average of 15 associates • Trained and developed new hires and experienced staff • Developed and executed company action plans • Recognized for ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing conditions • Ensured a consistent, quality store experience for customers