Experience

Drama Club, US

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Conceived and built new brick-and mortar lifestyle retail business. Direct all categories’ buying, merchandising and marketing efforts within original brand framework. Articulate a compelling, unique vision of accessible and eclectic design and luxury shopping in New York City. Develop framework for self-sufficiency of business through policies development and training. Strategize and maintain financial systems, remaining accountable to ongoing increased sales growth and profitability.

• Buyer

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Oversee operations, product, sales and marketing for brick-and-mortar and e-commerce fashion and lifestyle retailer. Drama Club is a modern general store for the north Brooklyn neighborhood showcasing a closely edited selection of men's and women's clothing, jewelry, footwear, accessories and home goods. Featured lines boast international reputation for quality and care of manufacturing as synonymous to their individual brands.With a passion for the stories behind the goods and a focus on connecting with its curious clientele, Drama Club distinguishes itself among competitors through its thoughtful, dutiful, and graceful service of both product and customer.Drama Club has been featured in The New York Times online and in print and is regularly listed among New York's better shopping destinations. In 2017, Out Magazine listed Drama Club as one of America's "Best New Stores for Menswear." Show less



Denim Tears

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Consultant

  • May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Full-scope Retail Consulting with coveted contemporary streetwear designer to develop brick and mortar retail plan. Collaborating with corporate lead and Creative Director Tremaine Emory to support design and brand vision for execution of compelling, successful retail operation. 1. Oversee Retail Sales and Product Planning • Assist in product assortment strategy and merchandising to identify sales potential and concept realization. Contribute to product development, as requested in new categories, ensuring on time and on brand arrival. 2. Create and implement Human Services Plans • Manage staff role creation and hiring, pay structure planning, training, providing ongoing evaluation, integration to company culture and individual support. 3. Plan Construction and Create Operations Infrastructure 4. Evaluate and Implement Point of Sale Software Show less



Bird

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Director

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

  Coordinate retail operations, sales, customer service and client growth, and staff management of three brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business to maximize revenue. Serve as liaison among lead buyers, visual merchandising team, marketing office and Creative Director for accountable analysis of daily operations and progress toward monthly and seasonal goals. Work closely with buyer to shape merchandising plans and target new business opportunities. Understand and present detailed analysis of customer trends as well as vendor and product performance. Manage product assortment from over 200 women's and men's contemporary and luxury vendors. Develop men's assortment and identity with lead buyer through understanding of trends and analysis of market.Identify opportunities for and oversee execution of innovative strategies for brand development and luxury customer experience improvement. Guide and oversee store managers' performance to expectations of company and leadership. Scout, train, and develop skills of all stores' sales staff. Train and hire managerial level staff and serve as head of staff to thirty person team. Develop and implement service standards and practices through written materials and custom training and incentive programs. Analyze and understand client growth and personal shopping targets to affect individual customer spending through systematic reward and discount programs with performance metrics rooted in spending increases, loyalty bonus redemption and narrative feedback. Manage operational and personnel components of store development during seasonal pop-up locations, store overhauls, partial renovations, and west coast expansion. Coordinate utility installation and service contract negotiations to satisfaction of management and finance. Liaise design and visual merchandising standards among contractors, architects, and executive staff. Show less

• Men's Buying Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  Develop strategies with partners in buying and retail to produce men's clothing and accessory business on trend with customer identity and company brand. Provide passionate and intelligent analysis of market trends and present strategies for growth within vendors and across assortment. Discover and introduce new lines to the buying team and retail component. Work with local and international designers to serve the customer and maintain a unique, relevant perspective in the marketplace. Create and present detailed reporting of selling across stores. Show less

• Store Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2014

  Oversee sales and operation of flagship location. Interact with office to report and analyze sales. Hire and manage staff, including negotiating salary and creating daily schedule. Understand sales goals and direct associates and merchandisers to maximize selling potential. Develop and institute standards of luxury customer service and clientelling. Request and execute inter-store transfers, complete markdowns, and possess thorough understanding of inventory management.


Barneys New York
• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sales Associate

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008