Denver Metropolitan Area
I thrive in strategic ideation supported by keen analytical skills with a penchant for product purchasing, development, and merchandising. In the course of my work, I try to inspire others to become strategic and relish their creative side. The two are not mutually exclusive! I bring industry insights and successful retail marketing operations approaches to meet and exceed productivity targets. I also specialize in product knowledge, forecasting, marketing, and Ecommerce. Select highlights from my 10+ years of experience as a retail merchandise buyer include: -Specializing in deep product knowledge. -Forecasting, it’s both science and art! -Mentoring, coaching and leading others
As Senior Buyer - DTC for men’s and women’s outerwear, snowsports and fleece, I develop seasonal strategies and product roadmaps. Forecasting pre-season quantities and adjusting during in-season activity with promotions is something I enjoy, relying both on data and my intuition. Develop talent within and manage another buyer within accessories, equipment, footwear, and youth products. ► Exceeded financial targets in FY 2021 despite store closings due to COVID.
Ecommerce, catalog and retail manager for footwear, accessories, and men’s clothing. Created systems and operations roadmaps for company-wide merchandising operations. As Retail Merchandising Manager in women’s fashion, home, and jewelry, set a course to increase merchandise flows and optimize inventory. Served as liaison to the retail channel. ► Led with reaching beyond company sales targets by 11% two years consecutively.
Ecommerce, catalog and store merchant for kids’ backpacks and accessories; men’s bags and accessories. Leveraged strategies to expose product lines across channels – catalog, digital media and retail setting. Managed a staff of three including two assistant merchants.
Built product assortment increasing consumer appeal and volume of sales in men’s footwear. Progressively promoted throughout my tenure with the company. Previous positions held in reverse chronology: Sr. Assistant Buyer in children’s athletic footwear; Assortment Planner in women’s footwear; and Merchandise Planner in fine jewelry.