Experience

Veyer Logistics
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sr Manager, Strategic Category Management

  • Nov 2022 - Present


Office Depot

• France
• Retail Office Equipment

• Sr Manager, Private Brand Product Management (School Supplies, Bags, Dated, Tech, Furniture,Seating)

  • Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

• Sr Manager, Private Brand Strategic Initiatives

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2020



Kohl's Department Stores

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager Furniture & Decor

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  *Increased Kohl’s Furniture & Décor-Home Division sales in one year by $6M *Implemented a new Sonoma '18 collection within 15 weeks as a proactive approach to tough outdoor furniture sales during spring season:  *Reengineered key items and saved over $1M in cost receipts to lower tickets while maintaining initial mark-up allowing Kohl’s to be more competitive in the market *Launched the Botanical shop in 2018 (year round) resulting in $5M+ in incremental sales *Launched novelty… Show more *Increased Kohl’s Furniture & Décor-Home Division sales in one year by $6M *Implemented a new Sonoma '18 collection within 15 weeks as a proactive approach to tough outdoor furniture sales during spring season:  *Reengineered key items and saved over $1M in cost receipts to lower tickets while maintaining initial mark-up allowing Kohl’s to be more competitive in the market *Launched the Botanical shop in 2018 (year round) resulting in $5M+ in incremental sales *Launched novelty lighting in Simple by Design for BTS in 2018 resulting in $3.5M in incremental sales

• Product Manager Fashion Jewelry

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

  *Reinvented the Fashion Jewelry floor in six months which lead to +16% comp in sales in a Jewelry industry that was failing *Selected by Executive VP to present "Story of Greatness" to honor implementation of the Jewelry floor reinvent *Grew the Base Business and the Lauren Conrad Brand by double digits *Implement initiatives to develop a harmonious team with a solid foundation whom embody a sense of belongingness as an integral part of a cross-functional organization *Team… Show more *Reinvented the Fashion Jewelry floor in six months which lead to +16% comp in sales in a Jewelry industry that was failing *Selected by Executive VP to present "Story of Greatness" to honor implementation of the Jewelry floor reinvent *Grew the Base Business and the Lauren Conrad Brand by double digits *Implement initiatives to develop a harmonious team with a solid foundation whom embody a sense of belongingness as an integral part of a cross-functional organization *Team engagement score was higher than total company and total Product Development average in all three areas *Worked with Vice President to start a talent management meeting for everyone in Division

• Product Manager Handbags

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2015

  *Within first year (2011) increased sales +6% & GM % +8% to LY; in 2012 lifted $15m in incremental sales *Received “Best in Class” (2011) from Executive VP for internal Cross Functional Team and external vendor relationships *Received annual highest comp sales in 2013 in all of PD +$26m LY *Identified white space opportunity and developed various lines:  *Sonoma Handbags- launched in eight weeks; achieved sales plan by 10%; gross margin +11%, GM % +15%, Turn +9%  *Apt 9… Show more *Within first year (2011) increased sales +6% & GM % +8% to LY; in 2012 lifted $15m in incremental sales *Received “Best in Class” (2011) from Executive VP for internal Cross Functional Team and external vendor relationships *Received annual highest comp sales in 2013 in all of PD +$26m LY *Identified white space opportunity and developed various lines:  *Sonoma Handbags- launched in eight weeks; achieved sales plan by 10%; gross margin +11%, GM % +15%, Turn +9%  *Apt 9 wallet on a string fixture - incremental $2M sales opportunity  *Launched junior Mudd wallets - incremental $3M sales during ½ of 2014 - 2015



Claire's Accessories

• United States
• Retail

• Buyer - Fashion Accessories and Handbags

  • Oct 2004 - Aug 2011

  *Surpassed the Fashion Accessories merchandise margin four consecutively years at Claire’s *Created strategic business plans quarterly, which made the Fashion Accessory department the largest department, Handbag department the second largest in the Icing division in 2009 and 2010 *Developed the Cold Weather Assortment for 2010 in collaboration with product designer as well as updating best sellers from 2009 and giving global direction to the overall assortment *Improved average store… Show more *Surpassed the Fashion Accessories merchandise margin four consecutively years at Claire’s *Created strategic business plans quarterly, which made the Fashion Accessory department the largest department, Handbag department the second largest in the Icing division in 2009 and 2010 *Developed the Cold Weather Assortment for 2010 in collaboration with product designer as well as updating best sellers from 2009 and giving global direction to the overall assortment *Improved average store sales more than 50% while decreasing department’s reduction rate by 28 points in fiscal 2009 *Increased the volume of Fashion Accessories in Claire’s and Icing 107% in two years (2006 - 2008) *Drove the highest sales and margin dollar performance in the Icing Division in fiscal 2009 *Increased Handbags and Fashion Accessories in the Icing division 61% in two years (2008-2010) *Took Footwear +61% over LY (+18% in Spring, +43% in Fall) by driving key item boots and understanding the product Show less *Surpassed the Fashion Accessories merchandise margin four consecutively years at Claire’s *Created strategic business plans quarterly, which made the Fashion Accessory department the largest department, Handbag department the second largest in the Icing division in 2009 and 2010 *Developed the Cold Weather Assortment for 2010 in collaboration with product designer as well as updating best sellers from 2009 and giving global direction to the overall assortment *Improved average store… Show more *Surpassed the Fashion Accessories merchandise margin four consecutively years at Claire’s *Created strategic business plans quarterly, which made the Fashion Accessory department the largest department, Handbag department the second largest in the Icing division in 2009 and 2010 *Developed the Cold Weather Assortment for 2010 in collaboration with product designer as well as updating best sellers from 2009 and giving global direction to the overall assortment *Improved average store sales more than 50% while decreasing department’s reduction rate by 28 points in fiscal 2009 *Increased the volume of Fashion Accessories in Claire’s and Icing 107% in two years (2006 - 2008) *Drove the highest sales and margin dollar performance in the Icing Division in fiscal 2009 *Increased Handbags and Fashion Accessories in the Icing division 61% in two years (2008-2010) *Took Footwear +61% over LY (+18% in Spring, +43% in Fall) by driving key item boots and understanding the product Show less



Shindigz/Stumps

• Buyer

  • Mar 2003 - Oct 2004

  *Managed the production of $34MM dollar book which includes more than 800 pages of product offerings *Launched new product in 16 categories in domestic and imported merchandise consisted of company image and catalog *Managed the production of $34MM dollar book which includes more than 800 pages of product offerings *Launched new product in 16 categories in domestic and imported merchandise consisted of company image and catalog



Specialty Store Services

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Apr 2001 - Mar 2003

  *Recommended all new products for three catalogs comprised of more than 600 pages of product presentations *Collaborated with Marketing Department and IT Support on growth interest, analysis, client relations, and evolving the website *Recommended all new products for three catalogs comprised of more than 600 pages of product presentations *Collaborated with Marketing Department and IT Support on growth interest, analysis, client relations, and evolving the website



Winston Marketing Group

• Junior Buyer

  • Nov 2000 - Jul 2001

  *Promoted to Junior Buyer from Assistant Buyer from Executive Assistant within two years *Conducted extensive research to determine market competition and prospect for new vendors *Coordinated with the VP of Merchandising in managing product samples and selections

• Assistant Buyer

  • Aug 1999 - Oct 2000

• Executive Assistant

  • 1998 - 1999


The Advantage Company

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager / Buyer Trainee

  • 1995 - 1998

• Assistant Manager

  • 1993 - 1995