· Facilitated all merchandising/visual guidelines for 15 stores in the Northeast resulting in approximately $500M in sales. Exceeded Plan consistently by +5%. · Recruited, managed and developed a staff of 15 visual managers and 17 associates, all but one person was retained when Macy's assumed management of Filene's. · Identified seasonal trends to maximize business profitability, many times being the first in the market to capitalize on emerging trends. · Built effective relationships with vendors and corporate partners to align support for merchandise presentation and brand initiatives. SR. CORPORATE VISUAL COORDINATOR, COSMETICS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, 2003 ­2003 · With a $2M annual budget, oversaw the design and production of visual collateral for all major fragrance launches, vendor promotions and events. Ensured consistency in brand marketing and corporate communications for 102 stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions utilizing multiple platforms of communication. · Designed and developed new fixtures for Leonard Lauder and Prescriptives, capitalizing on a trending product line of Physician Skin Care products in the marketplace. Exceeded planned sales by +12% · Recognized multiple times for cosmetic counters annual sales of over $1M. · Designed, developed and executed new visual merchandising collateral for Lancome's Attraction fragrance that exceeded projected sales by 12%. · Reinterpreted Clinique's GWP In-store Marketing collateral that resulted in a 17% sales increase.

· Enhanced cosmetic business with clinic events featuring personal appearances from vendor sponsors e.g., Lancome, Lauder and Elizabeth Arden. · Recruited, developed and trained visual associates.