Bluestem Brands, Inc.
Senior Buyer
Cwi Inc./Gander Outdoors/Gander Mountain Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
Product Manager Market, Novelty, Youth, Accessories, Gifts and Games
Target Apr 2014 - Mar 2016
Senior Buyer Girls Accessories
Target Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Senior Buyer Women's Legwear
Target Feb 2011 - Apr 2013
Senior Buyer Special Projects and Designer Collaborations
Education:
Iowa State University 1979 - 1983
Iowa State University
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts
Skills:
Strategy Sales Merchandising Cross Functional Team Leadership Assortment Inventory Management Negotiation Forecasting Retail Apparel Management Business Development Project Planning Grocery Sportswear Strategic Communications Retail Buying Development of Strategy Business Analysis Product Assortment Planning Trend Analysis Product Development Vendor Relations Negotiations Financial Forecasting Teamwork Team Management Merchandising Strategies Analytics Pricing P&L Management Leadership Visual Merchandising Inventory Control Fashion Time Management Strategic Planning Team Leadership Business Coaching Thought Leadership Team Building Pricing Strategy
SuperValu since May 2009
BDM
Macy's Department Stores 2006 - 2009
MPD planning and Distribution
Marshall Fields Sep 1987 - Mar 2006
Senior Buyer
Kohls Department Stores Sep 1983 - Sep 1987
Buyer
Education:
Iowa State University
BA, Merchandising Iowa State University
County of Mohave Individual/Family Services · Executive Office · Urban/Community Development · Court · Administrative Public Health Programs · Legal Counsel/Prosecution · Job Training/Related Services Executive Office · General Government