Experience

Tropic of C
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Merchandising and Planning

  • Sep 2021 - Present

Amscan
• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Director of Merchandising | Product Manager Consultant

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021


Solstice Sunglasses

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Buying and Planning

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

  Developed and implemented revenue generating business strategies to grow and stabilize overall business. Managed Buying/Planning team to deliver on merchandising strategies to meet KPI and P&L targets. Collaborated with Cross functional teams to define and improve multiple processes pertaining to inventory management, replenishment, promotions, product presentation and customer experience. Negotiated vendor terms, forging strong business partnerships, collaborated on marketing strategies, customer experience and product timelines.



Kohl's

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2018

  Senior Product Manager- Jennifer Lopez, Rock and Republic, Juicy Couture.Responsible for overall merchandising and sourcing strategies. Delivered multiple seasons of sales and margin growth by delivering focused assortments and driving speed to market. Managed development calendar, allowing for flexibility and contingency plans. Managed vendor relationships and cost negotiations.Operated as team leader of cross functional partners, to influence Brand direction and define and execute product strategies from Concept to Production.

• Product Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  Product Manager- Rock and Republic



Victoria's Secret

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Merchandising

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

  Director of Merchandising- Dresses, Footwear and AccessoriesResponsible for the overall direction and business results of the Dress, Footwear and Accessory categories.Consistently drove positive comps, margin growth and increased market share through innovative merchandising and marketing strategies, strong project management skills and strong collaboration with Design, Planning, E-commerce, Marketing and Production.

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Senior Buyer- Dresses

• Buyer

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2010

  Buyer- Dresses

• Associate Buyer

  • Oct 2004 - Feb 2007

  Associate Buyer- Woven Separates

• Assistant Buyer

  • Oct 2001 - Sep 2004

  Assistant Buyer- Woven separates, Tops and Outerwear