VP of Merchandising & Forecasting

• Lead team responsible for financial strategies & plans, forecasting, inventory management, merchandise assortment, and visual merchandising for Wholesale, Retail and E-Commerce
• Lead Design, Product Development and Merchandising teams to create compelling, brand right merchandise assortments for Retail, Wholesale, and Ecommerce channels based on trend analysis, merchandise strategy, and financial goals from design concept thru end of life
• Manage Forecasting and Planning team to develop, monitor and evaluate an Operating Plan and Open-To-Buy for Total Company and Retail Stores inventory
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with over 50+ vendors across multiple categories including Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry, Scarves, Beauty, Footwear and Accessories
• Manage the creation, maintenance and adherence of a cross-functional product development calendar to ensure deliverables are met
• Develop strong partnerships with Retail and Wholesale field organization to better understand the customer needs and feedback

• Responsible for over $140 million annual volume overseeing woven tops and Destination Collection for Retail, Catalog & E-Commerce
• Responsible for initial Made for Outlet assortment strategy, product development, and execution
• Turned around struggling categories by developing, communicating and managing merchandise strategy that maximized proven programs and interpreted trends appropriately for our customer base with executing an aggressive testing strategy in order to grow the category
• Develop, communicate and manage merchandise plans and strategies to support the financial plan and marketing objectives
• Work closely with cross functional partners (design, product development, inventory planning allocation and visual merchandising) to execute merchandise strategies

Senior Merchant

• Created open to buy, sales reporting, historical recaps, and forecasting tools to drive sales, control inventory and drive bottom line profitability
• Results of consistent retail comps and gross margin increase
• Worked closely with all internal departments to execute company initiatives and brand vision as a member of the Leadership Team

Director of Buying and Planning

• Co-founded a lifestyle concierge company that assists both personal and professional clients with event planning, home/office organization, and lifestyle management
• Managed financial records
• Developed and implemented website and marketing strategy

President & Co-Founder

• Developed, implemented and managed new visual organization structure to include planning calendar, budget to support brand initiatives, field visual training program and partnership with creative, merchandising, and marketing teams
• Created Visual Merchandising Monthly Tool Kit, Weekly Communication, Standards Manual and merchandising workshops to support product initiatives resulting in store consistency with execution and improving store productivity
• Defined, executed and improved new store opening process including construction budget and timelines, management of architect, construction management company and other vendors

Director of Visual Merchandising

• Created, implemented and managed a Field Merchandiser Program including recruiting and hiring a field team to build strong brand awareness and drive sales in retail stores and wholesale accounts
• Developed and implemented merchandising concepts and presentation standards through a Standards Manual, seasonal directives, account specific directives, and training program
• Designed and executed prototype fixture and signage programs for initial design, manufacturing and roll out to support wholesale accounts' specific needs

Visual Merchandising Manager

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