Experience

J.Hilburn Men's Clothier

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant, Personal Stylist

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Lead business consultant and personal stylist to over 300+ clients for the full-service, custom men’s wardrobe supplier. Provides tailored merchandise offerings and design concepts to exclusive clientele. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | MERCHANDISE STRATEGY | CLIENT SUCCESS | STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS • Achieves over $500K in sales by delivering top-notch client solutions; provides tailored customer service across purchase selection, personalization, presentation organization, and cost determinations. • Creates and delivers targeted communications to deliver consistent client engagement and market awareness, including social media, direct e-newsletters, client networking, and live events. • Cultivates seamless customer service and response to build long-standing client relationships with a tailored approach. • Leverages deep merchandising expertise to skillfully select custom wardrobe palettes and design selections against hundreds of fabric choices and wardrobe pairings. Show less



Kent State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, School of Fashion

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021



The North Coast College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor, Fashion Merchandising Department

  • Apr 2014 - May 2016



West Broadway Distribution Services, LLC.

• Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Vendor Representative

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2014

  Served as a local organizational ambassador and team lead; liaised between West Broadway Distribution Services, LLC., and Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. on merchandise planning, selections, inventory, and buying initiatives. ACCOUNT LEADERSHIP | MERCHANDISE PLANNING | MARKET TREND ANALYSIS | COMMUNICATIONS • Oversaw over 40+ different merchandise programs set annually; skillfully analyzed sales, merchandise, and market trends for account planning and servicing. • Guided communications across all internal and external teams on strategic plans and merchandise sets to streamline workflow efficiencies and effectively manage expectations. • Liaised with key suppliers and publishers; secured stock/inventory across all programs and merchandise selections by the Jo-Ann Stores Buying Team. Show less



Cleveland Guardians

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, Purchasing and Corporate Services

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2011

  Oversaw purchasing strategy of all capital-related purchases, supplies, and services used by Progressive Field and 200+ employees, including uniforms, athletic equipment, and office inventory for the MLB organization. SUPPLIER DIVERSITY | OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES & INFRASTRUCTURE | CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS | PROMOTIONS • Served as Supplier Diversity SME; advocated internal organizational support for the MLB Diverse Business Partners Program. • Liaised with Marketing department and promotional products’ vendors; facilitated bid processes, product development, packaging, logistics/shipping, and all internal communications on items of distribution. • Streamlined purchasing processes; developed internal SharePoint Purchasing website to establish best practices, including InfoPath purchase requisitions and centralized resources for purchasing tracking. • Secured long-term corporate and vendor partnerships in collaboration with the Corporate Marketing team. • Spearheaded company-wide analysis of shipping procedures; redefined internal processes to drive cost efficiencies and reduce waste redundancies. • Negotiated/purchased all assets for the new Spring Training Complex, a $3M project in Goodyear, AZ. Show less



JOANN Stores

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Merchandise Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2004

  Developed product and finalized assortments while making purchasing decisions for the candle shop. Extensively involved in customer analysis and consumer marketing for a chain of more than 900 stores. Developed product and finalized assortments while making purchasing decisions for the candle shop. Extensively involved in customer analysis and consumer marketing for a chain of more than 900 stores.



Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Allocator

  • Oct 2001 - Apr 2002

  Analyzed and strategically distributed product of Men’s Outerwear, Denim and Pants, with exposure to advanced use Microsoft Excel and inventory receipt/distribution management. Analyzed and strategically distributed product of Men’s Outerwear, Denim and Pants, with exposure to advanced use Microsoft Excel and inventory receipt/distribution management.



Bloomingdale's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Assistant Buyer of Men’s Accessories

  • May 2001 - Sep 2001

  Solely responsible for purchasing, balancing and forecasting for Men’s Small Leather Goods and Bags, a $4 million business, through comprehensive sales analysis.

• Business Manager of the Children’s Division

  • Oct 2000 - May 2001

  Responsible for special event planning and organization and analysis of advertising of entire Children’s Division and served as company’s representative when partnering with a national magazine for an extensive advertising campaign.

• Assistant Buyer of Boys Collections/ Girls Outerwear and Swimwear

  • Aug 1999 - Oct 2000

  Gained knowledge in numerous aspects of merchandising including purchasing, product development and financial analysis while working with buyer, store management and merchandise vendors in an effort to maximize sales.