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Senior Buyer, Footwear, Accessories and Jewelry

Experienced professional with a dynamic 16 year career in Buying and Merchandising.  Responsible for growth and development in all classifications of Juniors and Young Men’s.  Extensive background in all aspects of buying/merchandising, product development, vendor negotiations, retail operations, and brand management.  Experience in launching E-Commerce businesses and managing assortment strategies for on line, full price and outlet channels.  Strong leadership skills with proven ability to motivate peers and direct reports.  Background complemented by a competitive spirit, strong analytical skills and high energy level to contribute to company success.

Promoted to oversee key focus/growth categories within the company.

Responsible for the buying strategy for all channels of business including e-commerce, full price, outlet and plus stores.  

Reports directly to SVP/GMM.

Manages a team of 5 including 2 Associate Buyers.

Manage $100 million in volume in over 450 stores.

Buyer, Knit Tops and Screen Tees

Responsible for #1 growth area in the company: Accessories and Footwear, $20 million sales volume. Buying responsibility included over 60 classifications across 8 Departments.

Managed all aspects of business strategies including assortment and financial planning, visual merchandising, allocation, transfers, pricing and promotions.

Director, Footwear and Accessories Quik/Roxy Retail

Led and directed a team of 6 Merchandisers covering all classifications of Men’s including Sportswear, Boardshorts, Accessories, Footwear, and Boys/Kids/Toddler.  Financial responsibility of over $50 million.

Complete knowledge of all aspects of product development from overseeing development of tech pack specifications, monitoring manufacturing timelines, setting quality standards to final execution and delivery.

Skilled at setting cost targets to support company margin strategies.  Responsible for over 300 styles/season

Director of Merchandising, O'Neill Men's

Managed over 40% of the total buying volume in Juniors, $130 million, in 800+ stores.  Responsible for all aspects of sales, gross margin, receipt flow, planning and people development.

Led a team consisting of design, product development and allocation to +15% comparative store sales increases.  Identified trends and was first to market with key ideas and silhouettes.  

Collaborated with design and product development teams from both branded and private label vendors.  Approved garment fit on all buys and ensured product execution met the design vision as well as acceptable market quality.

Buyer, Juniors Printables

Responsible for all aspects of $14 million business in 80 stores including sales, gross margin, receipt flow, and people development.

Ranked #1 in May Company Junior Separates for comparative store sales growth in 2002.

Buyer, Juniors

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