Retailbound Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Consultant- Product Merchandising, Marketing and Sales
Boyds Philadelphia Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Women's Footwear and Accessories Buying Manager
Spencer Gifts Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
Senior Buyer
Wolverine Worldwide 2014 - 2015
Director of Merchandising, Merrell Retail
Randa Accessories 2014 - 2014
Director of Merchandising, Belts and Furnishings
Education:
Florida Atlantic University May 2001
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts
Florida Atlantic University 2001 - 2001
Bachelors, Communication
Skills:
Merchandising Footwear Visual Merchandising Trend Analysis Fashion Shoes Merchandise Planning Fashion Buying Wholesale Store Management Apparel Inventory Management Leather Retail Buying Product Development Driving Results Luxury Goods Strategic Planning Outerwear Trend Microsoft Excel Marketing Strategy Sales Open To Buy Management Product Assortment Planning Assortment Development Competitive Analysis Private Label Window Displays Creative Merchandising Accessories Line Building Assortment Optimization Increased Profitability Business Analysis Financial Analysis Business Planning Target Costing Gifts Business Strategy Pivot Tables Powerpoint Sap Bw Small Leather Goods Ecommerce Product Marketing Event Planning Athletic Footwear Athletic Apparel International Business
Jul 2007 to 2000 Senior Global Merchandise Manager & Retail Buyer, Mens Footwear, Accessories & OuterwearCole Haan, Nike Inc. New York, NY Oct 2003 to Jul 2007 Associate Retail Merchandise Manager & Buyer, Mens Footwear & AccessoriesBally New York, NY May 2002 to Oct 2003 Merchandising Assistant, Women's Retail & Wholesale Division
Education:
NIKE MERCHANDISING UNIVERSITY Portland, OR 2011 to 2011 Certificate in Merchandising ExcellenceFLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Boca Raton, FL 2001 Bachelor's of Arts in Communication
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint, SAP and Business Warehouse