Experience

Dormify

• United States
• Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Merchandising Officer

  • 2021 - 2022

  Lead Merchandising team in the design, development, sourcing and curation of a trend-forward and solution-focused product strategy. Scale business from freshman dorm to one-stop shop for college students through strategic assortment expansion and onsite storytelling. Product margin improvement through vendor sourcing and negotiation, category mix and improved packaging and shipping method. Created and managed product development and merchandising calendar. Strong partnerships with internal… Show more Lead Merchandising team in the design, development, sourcing and curation of a trend-forward and solution-focused product strategy. Scale business from freshman dorm to one-stop shop for college students through strategic assortment expansion and onsite storytelling. Product margin improvement through vendor sourcing and negotiation, category mix and improved packaging and shipping method. Created and managed product development and merchandising calendar. Strong partnerships with internal cross-functional team leads and external vendors, brands and manufacturers. Show less Lead Merchandising team in the design, development, sourcing and curation of a trend-forward and solution-focused product strategy. Scale business from freshman dorm to one-stop shop for college students through strategic assortment expansion and onsite storytelling. Product margin improvement through vendor sourcing and negotiation, category mix and improved packaging and shipping method. Created and managed product development and merchandising calendar. Strong partnerships with internal… Show more Lead Merchandising team in the design, development, sourcing and curation of a trend-forward and solution-focused product strategy. Scale business from freshman dorm to one-stop shop for college students through strategic assortment expansion and onsite storytelling. Product margin improvement through vendor sourcing and negotiation, category mix and improved packaging and shipping method. Created and managed product development and merchandising calendar. Strong partnerships with internal cross-functional team leads and external vendors, brands and manufacturers. Show less



World Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Merchandising and Product Development

  • 2019 - 2020

  Led merchandising and product development strategy for highest sales penetrating Furniture and Home Decor divisions. Managed all phases of the product life cycle from design concept and development to final execution and exit strategy across digital and physical retail channels. Drove store product placement strategy across categories. Supported by team of 10 Merchants. Led merchandising and product development strategy for highest sales penetrating Furniture and Home Decor divisions. Managed all phases of the product life cycle from design concept and development to final execution and exit strategy across digital and physical retail channels. Drove store product placement strategy across categories. Supported by team of 10 Merchants.



One Kings Lane

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President of Merchandising and Product Development

  • 2013 - 2019

  Promoted 4 times, member of Senior Leadership team. Managed team of 35 associates across all Home product categories (Furniture, Rugs, Decor, Gifting). Exceeded sales and profitability targets by developing an omni-channel merchandising strategy. Extensive experience with vendor management, private label development, cobranded collaborations and initiating workflow efficiencies. Promoted 4 times, member of Senior Leadership team. Managed team of 35 associates across all Home product categories (Furniture, Rugs, Decor, Gifting). Exceeded sales and profitability targets by developing an omni-channel merchandising strategy. Extensive experience with vendor management, private label development, cobranded collaborations and initiating workflow efficiencies.



Kohl's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Development Manager

  • 2012 - 2013

  Managed Product Development team of 5 direct reports for ELLE, a fashion-forward private label women's apparel brand. Collaborated with cross-functional team and manufacturing sourcing partners to deliver 40-60 new SKUs each month. Oversaw all phases of development from product concept, vendor allocation, cost negotiation, final product execution and in store visual merchandising. Managed Product Development team of 5 direct reports for ELLE, a fashion-forward private label women's apparel brand. Collaborated with cross-functional team and manufacturing sourcing partners to deliver 40-60 new SKUs each month. Oversaw all phases of development from product concept, vendor allocation, cost negotiation, final product execution and in store visual merchandising.



Esprit

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Manager

  • 2010 - 2012

  Developed and executed the North American merchandising strategy as part of a global line for 2 distinct brands: Women's Collection (refined separates) and EDC (teen girls). Assorted monthly product line, pricing strategy, buy plan, and visual merchandising for each brand in US and Canada markets. Collaborated with other country merchants to define the global line, created exclusive styles and regularly traveled to headquarters in Germany. Developed and executed the North American merchandising strategy as part of a global line for 2 distinct brands: Women's Collection (refined separates) and EDC (teen girls). Assorted monthly product line, pricing strategy, buy plan, and visual merchandising for each brand in US and Canada markets. Collaborated with other country merchants to define the global line, created exclusive styles and regularly traveled to headquarters in Germany.



LOFT

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandiser (Tops, Bottoms, Accessories divisions)

  • 2004 - 2010

  Promoted twice, managed merchandising strategy for various departments across Apparel and Accessories divisions, including highest sales generating Sweaters business. Key stakeholder re-launching the pant fit strategy by introducing a new curvy shape, resulting in increased market share and improving customer loyalty. Promoted twice, managed merchandising strategy for various departments across Apparel and Accessories divisions, including highest sales generating Sweaters business. Key stakeholder re-launching the pant fit strategy by introducing a new curvy shape, resulting in increased market share and improving customer loyalty.