Experience

The Upside

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Member

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  The Upside is a community of top independent consultants who join forces to advance their businesses. The Upside is a community of top independent consultants who join forces to advance their businesses.



Rise Collective Consultants

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder at Rise Collective Consultants

  • May 2022 - Present

  Founding partner of Rise Collective Consultants, a boutique consultancy that helps retail brands achieve meaningful growth and profit through strategic sourcing, merchandising, product development, and 40 years of collective industry relationships. Founding partner of Rise Collective Consultants, a boutique consultancy that helps retail brands achieve meaningful growth and profit through strategic sourcing, merchandising, product development, and 40 years of collective industry relationships.



Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director/DMM of Merchandising : Furniture - Pottery Barn Kids

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2020

  Director of merchandising for Pottery Barn Kids' furniture division including all bedroom, nursery, upholstery, playroom and occasional furniture. Oversaw assortment for website, 75+ retail stores, and the catalog.

• Director/DMM of Merchandising: Furniture - PBteen

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Director of merchandising for the Furniture division including Bedroom Furniture, Desks, Bookcases, Media, Lounge Furniture, and Seating.

• Director/DMM of Merchandising : Decorative Accessories - PBteen

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2014

  Director of merchandising for Decorative Accessories division including Backpacks, Luggage, Jewelry, Beauty, Electronics, Storage, Mirrors, Frames, Wall Decor, Wall Organization, Seasonal, Hardware, and Gifts.

• Buyer of Decorative Accessories - PBteen

  • May 2008 - Apr 2011

  Buyer of Decorative Accessories for PBteen.

• Associate Buyer of Textiles - PBteen

  • Oct 2006 - May 2008

  Associate buyer for Textiles including Rugs, Window Coverings, Soft Bath, and Bedding Accessories.



Hecht's

• Assistant Buyer

  • 2005 - 2006



Lord + Taylor

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • 2003 - 2005