Experience

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  Thélios

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Commercial Planning and Development Manager

    • 2017 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

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  Safilo

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior Buyer, Omni Channel; Solstice Sunglass Boutique

    • 2011 - 2017
    • Greater New York City Area

    Responsible for select brand buying/distribution for Solstice Sunglass Boutique; 105 doors (volume brands include Carrera, Chanel, Christian Dior, Dior Homme, Polaroid, Prada, Ray-Ban and Tom Ford)Forecast, review and revise full-price forecasting through all product development stages for Italian and US designed collectionsDrive seasonal merchandising strategies; partner with planning on assortment matrix, replenishment parametersCollaborate with visual merchandising on creation and implementation of floor plans/plan-o-grams to ensure exploitation of key volume drivers/seasonal fashion; review and revise store specific brand matrix/flow and facing allocationLead merchandising team in the development of all product and brand training material for field team Partner with store, district and regional team to drive financial success through strategic analysis and effective allocation strategies (vendor matrix, product depth vs. breadth); proactively recommend transfer and inventory balancing opportunities to support business growth

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  Saks Fifth Avenue

  • Planner, Women's Contemporary

    • 2010 - 2011

    •Performed all planning responsibilities for Saks Fifth Avenue's largest multi-vendor group (4 departments-women's denim, sweaters, contemporary and casual separates), 49 doors, 45 key vendors•Forecasted and monitored all components of group open-to-buy (sales, gross margin, inventory, receipts, markdowns, transfers, on-order), presented results monthly/bi-monthly to divisional team•Developed seasonal buy plan according to financial plans alongside buyer, presented to management for approval•Created seasonal sku plans at vendor, class level based on historical performance and product attributes

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  Marcolin

  • Retail Planning/Operations Manager

    • 2009 - 2010

    •Develop wholesale sales and gross margin plans, by account, for a leading luxury sunglass manufacturer; volume brands include: Tom Ford, Roberto Cavalli, Tod’s, DSQUARED2, Mont Blanc and Kenneth Cole•Create style/sku selling reports, top-line and by account; compile success and limitations; present result to senior management•Forecast and monitor Retail Division sales/stock plans (open to buy) •Manage all initial and replenishment inventory production plans for Retail Division •Compose by-door account sales analysis with an emphasis on quick replenishment models/performance

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  Kenneth Cole Productions

  • United States
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Buying Manager, Men's Accessories

    • 2004 - 2009

    •Performed all buying/merchandising responsibilities for 13 single and multi-vendor areas for Kenneth Cole retail stores with an emphasis on assortment planning and product development

  • Associate Buyer, Men's Footwear

    • 2006 - 2007

    •Responsible for the creation and development of men’s private label footwear.•Forecasted and monitored sales and inventory of key item programs (50+ skus); placed buys; worked with vendors on ship window; followed up with delivery status•Coordinated all aspects of purchase order management: item definition, PO entry, PO revision, on-order reconciliation, EDI and shipping

  • Allocator, Men's Footwear

    • May 2004 - Apr 2006

    •Allocated the specialty men’s footwear line to Kenneth Cole retail and Outlet doors

  • Assistant Manager

    • Mar 2003 - May 2004

    •Managed Footwear and Accessory departments in flagship location with an annual volume of $2MM+

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  Gap Inc.

  • Assistant Manager

    • Nov 1995 - Mar 2003

    •Facilitated new employee training (elements of selling, cash register training, loss prevention and policy and procedure) for Philadelphia district