Experience

Rue Gilt Groupe

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Buyer, Men's Apparel

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Responsible for the strategic management of the Men’s apparel world across both Rue La La & Gilt. Partner cross functionally with Planning, Programming, Creative, & Boutique Production teams to develop a monthly calendar of events that meet financial targets and customer demand. Foster relationships across a 100+ vendor matrix; developing overall sales strategies and margin negotiation with each partner. Responsible for the strategic management of the Men’s apparel world across both Rue La La & Gilt. Partner cross functionally with Planning, Programming, Creative, & Boutique Production teams to develop a monthly calendar of events that meet financial targets and customer demand. Foster relationships across a 100+ vendor matrix; developing overall sales strategies and margin negotiation with each partner.



Bloomingdale's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Intimate Apparel Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 Contemporary Casual RTW Apr 2021-June 2021 Responsible for the strategic management of two different buying offices while Buyers were on maternity leave. Demonstrated agility by quickly learning new product categories and gaining trust of new team members. Intimate Apparel Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 Contemporary Casual RTW Apr 2021-June 2021 Responsible for the strategic management of two different buying offices while Buyers were on maternity leave. Demonstrated agility by quickly learning new product categories and gaining trust of new team members.



Lord + Taylor

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer - Men's Private Brand & Classic Sportswear

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

  Responsible for the strategic management of 65% of the Men's Sportswear business for L&T stores and eCommerce channels with the added responsibility of Private Brand. Accountable for developing and driving merchandise growth strategies that meet financial targets coupled with customer needs. Partnered cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, and Category Manager to ensure merchandise vision is successfully executed across all channels of business.Led strategic projects for senior leadership team including the launch of the Lord & Taylor/Le Tote NYC Holiday Pop-Up shop. Awarded Spring 2018 Buyer of the Season for outstanding profit performance and 2019 Performance Focus award.Lord & Taylor was acquired by innovative rental subscription startup, Le Tote. Company filed for bankruptcy due to Covid-19 Show less

• Buyer - Men's Classic Collections

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2017

  Reinvigorated Classic Men's zone through introduction of exclusive and premium brands. Created a compelling and differentiated assortment that met both customers needs and organization's objectives. Awarded 2014 Financial Award for outstanding sales and profit. Graduate of HBC "On Point" leadership program (Fall 2015).

• Buyer - Women's Private Label & Branded Classic Sportswear

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

  Responsible for merchandise selection, marketing, pricing, and in store merchandising for Missy, Petites, Women’s, Classic Sportswear. Buying area included both branded and private label. Successfully merged two different lifestyle labels into one impactful private brand through strategic assortment mix.

• Merchandise Planner - Women's Private Label & Branded Classic Sportswear

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for leading all facets of the pre-season planning process which included collaborating with buyers in development of sales, markdowns, gross margin, and receipt flow plans and managing weekly OTB levels to maximize sales while controlling inventory and markdowns. Focused on developing bottoms-up store level sales plans to enable strategic by door allocations by brand and product category. Fall 2009 Rose Achievement Award recipient; recognized for outstanding sales, margin, and leadership performance. Show less

• Assistant Planner - Women's Modern Sportswear

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

• Assistant Buyer - Women's Bridge Sportswear & Special Size Sportswear

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2007