Project Manager

• Mar 2015 - Present

Business Manager

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

Senior Nike Field Training Manager - East

• Feb 2008 - Oct 2013

Manage Nike merchandising programs in the east territory.Monitor ongoing visit recaps and photos.Communicate program updates and changes to merchandising coordinators working on Nike.Provide initial and remedial training to coordinators.Onboard and train new coordinators servicing Nike.Execute one on one and group trainings in the field.Provide feedback on merchandising coordinator performance to Regional Management.Monitor monthly schedules in conjunction with Davaco corporate team.Provide merchandising coordinator service recommendations as needed.

Merchandising Specialist

• Sep 2005 - Nov 2007

Responsible for owning Nike's presence in important managed space retail doors by installing and maintaining superior managed space presentations.Train and inspire the resident Sales Associates and Management to respect and maintain our spaces as their own. Execute seasonal and initiative merchandising plans in a definitive list of Nike managed spaces.Held merchandising and product knowledge clinics and events to drive sell thru.Build relationships and partnerships with key store management (store managers, department, area managers, and visual teams) to maximize shop productivity and elevate brand presentation.Complete week/month-end and seasonal reports as assigned/requested. Work with Retail Brand Managers to participate in marketplace business directions and priorities. Effectively manage budgets and expenditures.Work closely with sales reps to ensure accounts are buying relevant product for their consumer.Plan, organize, and attend local events targeting the "sneakerhead" consumer as well as other local and national Nike events.

Nike Brand Coordinator

• Apr 2004 - Sep 2005

Accountable for increasing sales, units per transaction and transaction size in the Nike footwear, hardgoods and apparel department.Liaison between Nike, Dick's, and company merchandising departments.Develop loss prevention strategies to ensure neither a loss to the company nor an uncontrollable situation with the customer.Train new sales associates in the department.Well versed in direct marketing, advertising and promotions to accurately educate the customer. Accountable for increasing sales, units per transaction and transaction size in the Nike footwear, hardgoods and apparel department.Liaison between Nike, Dick's, and company merchandising departments.Develop loss prevention strategies to ensure neither a loss to the company nor an uncontrollable situation with the customer.Train new sales associates in the department.Well versed in direct marketing, advertising and promotions to accurately educate the customer.

General Store Manager

• Mar 2002 - Apr 2004

Increased fiscal year sales by a company record 20%.Responsible for staffing a store of up to 25 associates and meeting and exceeding sales goals on a daily basis.Maintained a store best .025% inventory loss three consecutive times, which was performed on a bi-yearly basis.Communicated with corporate office and brand merchandisers to ensure proper merchandise was stocked at all times.

Assistant Store Manager

• Nov 2000 - Mar 2002

Leader and motivator for one of the top ten stores in the nation.Interviewed, hired, and trained new associates.Ensure customer needs were met, questions answered, and the proper athletic footwear was offered for their particular needs.

Assistant Store Manager

• Oct 1998 - Nov 2000

Assisted with interview process for potential new associates.Named employee of the month ten times.Sales leader for the entire two years of employment. Assisted with interview process for potential new associates.Named employee of the month ten times.Sales leader for the entire two years of employment.