Experience

Levenger Company

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Merchant

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Delray Beach, FL Manage multiple product categories from concept to sell-thru, including in-depth business analysis and reporting. Partner with inventory planning to develop balanced business investment and inventory strategies. Source products that support vision of brand; communicate with vendors and negotiate costs/minimums. Ensure design and quality are properly executed to pre-established standards and specifications. Research market trends to identify new product opportunities. Design unique… Show more Manage multiple product categories from concept to sell-thru, including in-depth business analysis and reporting. Partner with inventory planning to develop balanced business investment and inventory strategies. Source products that support vision of brand; communicate with vendors and negotiate costs/minimums. Ensure design and quality are properly executed to pre-established standards and specifications. Research market trends to identify new product opportunities. Design unique proprietary products that build brand equity. Show less



Boston Proper

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development/Sourcing Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Oct 2015

  Boca Raton, Florida Managed the product development and production of multiple categories. Extensive interaction with suppliers including vendor qualification, price negotiations and performance. Managed production calendars to ensure on-time delivery and decreased lead-times through raw materials management. Collaborated with internal team members by providing support to enhance results.



JW Associates

• Co-Founder & Partner

  • Jun 2001 - Nov 2008

  Coral Springs, FL Private label apparel and accessories sales/merchandising Consultants. Managed all financial and administrative details of agency. Developed private label t-shirt programs for large retailers; competitive shopping to research sales opportunities and competition analysis. Developed personalized apparel websites for colleges, clubs and businesses; created e-mail promotions and worked to technical team to improve website performance.



Kellwood Company

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandiser, Activewear Division

  • Apr 1990 - Mar 2000

  New York, New York, United States Managed product development team and handled raw materials development, sourcing and forecasting. Worked with sales team to develop original products for new customers. Developed fabrics with Kellwood-owned mill to create vertical programs for customers.



Fashion Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Internship Department

  • Feb 1997 - May 1997

  NYC