Experience

Jack Conway & Co., Inc.

• Real Estate
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Relocation Coordinator

  • Nov 2018 - Present

• Real Estate Agent

  • Jun 2015 - Present



Sheehan Family Companies

• United States
• Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Buyer

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014



Talbots

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Catalog/Web Planner

  • Jul 2006 - 2013

  Reported directly to the Vice President of Inventory Control. Solely responsible for developing seasonal purchasing strategies and financial plans for catalog and E-commerce businesses. For departments including but not limited to: Sweaters, Dresses, Outerwear and Swim. A volume of $65.0M annually.• Provided all analytical support and analysis to upper management and cross functional teams • Forecasted sales volume by department & item by catalog and e-commerce based on marketing and promotional strategies.• Created purchasing strategies that maximize fulfillment, gross margin and inventory goals.• Monitored relationship between catalog layout and sales potential/risk to volume. • Managed purchases by size / color / quantity, working with sourcing partners on delivery dates, lead times, and minimums to ensure product flow and fulfilment. • Tracked on order commitments and manage the open to buy process. • Managed inventory levels and execute recommendations on markdowns and inventory movement.• Coached, managed, trained and developed new hires & Associate Planners to promotion. Show less

• Catalog/Web Planner

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2006

  Responsible for developing seasonal financial plans for catalogs and providing analytical support to the buying staff for assigned departments. Departments included but not limited to :Dresses, Accessories, Sportswear and Outerwear. • Repurchased units based on customer demand from catalog / web.• Responsible for achieving corporate and departmental fulfillment goals while managing appropriate inventory levels and gross margin.• Analyzed business performance and re-forecasted item sales throughout the season• Purchase order management / tracking. • Identified overstocks and made recommendations on markdowns or liquidation channel.• Established and maintained vendor relationships. • Resolved quality issues by working closely with sourcing and distribution departments. Show less



JCPenney

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Merchandise Manager, Men's and Home Furnishings divisions

  • 1997 - 1999

  Managed and maintained budgeted sales and gross profilt goals for assigned areas for new store. Developed and purchased merchandise assortments tailored to the store for increased areas of responsibility. Hired, trained, managed and developed staff of 35+ associates to exceed department goals and objectives. Additional responsibilites : - Maintained floor layouts and company visual standards - Managed vendor relationships thru local sales rep contacts - Store trainer/implementor for companys new HR program; trained 3 other stores - Oversaw store operational procedures/functions - Assisted in opening of additional new stores in New England. Show less

• Senior Merchandise Manager, Home Furnishings Division

  • 1990 - 1997

  Buy and build merchandise assortments for home furnishings division. $6 million dollar volume. Led a team of 25 associates including 6 commission furniture sales associates. Increased furniture sales volume from $1.5 million to $2.3 million. Served on home furnishings business planning team for 22 district stores.Assisted in buying, planning and opening of new stores in New England.

• Merchandise Manager , Westfield, MA.

  • 1988 - 1990

  Buy and build merchandise assortments for men's clothing, athletic apparel, family shoes and luggage. $2million volume.Supervise, schedule and train staff of 15 associates.

• Management Training Program, Farmington, CT

  • 1987 - 1988

  Completed Management Training/Buying Program