Client Strategy-Senior Director

• Jul 2022 - Present

•Manage and develop the key accounts team, helping build skill sets and drive the company’s top and bottom lines. •Create merchandise collections by trends, use case, and vertical markets. •Manage the vendor relationships, including spend, rebate and sales targets with preferred supplier partners •Develop specific product campaigns with select preferred suppliers •Develop & manage campaign schedule for omnichannel marketing efforts, including social media, web, & email •Provide direction to design team for web content updates •Monitor campaign analytics, developing continuous improvement efforts and making recommendations to Key Account Teams Show less

Independent Consultant

• Nov 2020 - Present

Associate Interior Designer

• May 2021 - Nov 2021

• Supported & implemented design plans for High End Residential Apartments • Created mood boards and aesthetic design plans for Clubhouse and multi-use spaces. • Managed vendor accounts and monitored furniture/décor deliveries. • Partnered with Commercial Builders on move in dates and calendar deadlines. • Supported & implemented design plans for High End Residential Apartments • Created mood boards and aesthetic design plans for Clubhouse and multi-use spaces. • Managed vendor accounts and monitored furniture/décor deliveries. • Partnered with Commercial Builders on move in dates and calendar deadlines.

Senior Merchandise Manager

• Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

•Developed and executed merchandising strategies to guide product assortment plans and design concepts that are brand-right and support business initiatives.•Drove research and development projects in collaboration with cross functional departments to cultivate and deliver key new category drivers, Customizable Wall Art, Pillows, Mango Wood Home Accents, Photo Keepsake Home Décor & Jewelry Assortments. •Partnered with Product Development to source and negotiate cost of goods –achieving financial goals.•Demonstrated expertise in customer & consultant profiles, competitive landscape, and product trends. •Built business cases and lead executive presentations to leadership teams.•Lead project management plans: created calendar/timelines, program initiatives/objectives, and prioritize workload and flow of product life cycle. Show less

Merchandise Manager

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2017

• Strategic & Execution lead of Product Categories- Personalization (customization), Business Supplies, & Conference Pop Up Shop • Establish seasonal roadmaps for product categories based off trend/market analysis, customer specifications, vendor capabilities, customization requirements & overall cost/profit goals. • Partnered with Operations and Facilities teams to create and implement new customization techniques (Embroidery, Laser Etching, Foil Stamping, Print/Photo Print) for core product line.• Collaborated with external vendor on costing negotiations, production timelines and delivery expectations. Show less

Licensing Manager

• Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

Managed Collegiate License program to guarantee product integrity, brand standards & sales goals.

Merchandise Manager of Apparel

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

Managed women's & youth collegiate apparel assortments (Campus Couture/ Campus Cutee).Analyzed sales and fashion trends to develop apparel lines that appeals to the collegiate demographic.Built relationships with licensing partners & customers in the sports industry.

Product Development Manager for Campus Couture

• Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

Maintained relationships with oversees vendors, ensuring all product qualifications (compliance testing, packaging, labels/ticketing) and production specifications were met.

Associate Merchant for Campus Couture

• Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

Worked with major specialty retailers on chase & new business opportunities through domestic & oversees production.Daily communication with overseas office and manufacturing team to confirm production levels were maintained and efficient.

Apparel Manager

• Jul 2005 - Aug 2006