Experience

MACY'S BACKSTAGE, INC.

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principl Field Leader

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Analyzed potential new store locations, conducted on-site reviews to identify logistics, and consulted with general contractors and store teams to outline strategies and objectives. Collaborated with SPACE/fixture management on store workflows, layouts, fixture buys, and pre-opening allocations. Confirmed merchandise delivery through Central Logistics. Developed training materials and strategies for new and current staff via webinars on all processes and timelines as needed. Subject matter expert in all levels off-price retail.

• Field Director Execution and Operations

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2019

  Macy's Backstage is the off-price division of Macy's Inc. and one of the company's key growth initiatives. We're opening 15 stores by Fall 2016 in the NY, PA, CT, VA, TX and MD. This new off-price concept is a store within a store, offering a new experience for our customers including a compelling assortment of brands not offered in the traditional Macy's stores. Famous maker brands in women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes, accessories, housewares, home textiles, furniture, intimate apparel and jewelry.



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Store Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Promoted to larger volume store.

• Vice President Store Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Drove sales by leading and owning sales tactics, execution and action planning process.• Determined business-driving opportunities through daily and weekly business analysis. • Effectively communicated merchandise needs to District Merchant and Planning team. • Ensured consistent execution of merchandise presentation, sales and event set-up.• Provided leadership in delivery of all Company initiatives; clearly communicate objectives and priorities to team of 115 people.• Coached Associates and Executives to consistently deliver highest selling behaviors.• Celebrated and recognized selling successes; coached store team to continually improve selling performance.• Recruited a qualified team of selling-focused Executives.• Conducted ongoing Talent Analysis of Associates and Executives.• Monitored and addressed performance issues on a timely basis.



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Merchant for Macys Millennial

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Responsible for execution of Junior Sportswear, Coats and Swimwear, Missy Dresses and Suits and Children's Clothing in 13 stores throughout the state of VA.• Drove sales and margin within the district by identifying and recommending merchandise assortment opportunities and deficiencies.• Directed the merchandising execution through oversight of visual presentation standards and execution • Coached and developed to improve selling capability. • Identified store-specific merchandise assortment opportunities (including vendor adds, edits, distortions and opportunities), made recommendations to the District Planner.• Determined space and allocation through floor planning process and use of Design Review.• Committed to 100% travel throughout the state of VA and the Mid-Atlantic Region.• Requested participant in national company prototype and executive committee execution.

• District Merchant RTW 2

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2012

  • Responsible for execution of Ready to Wear, Junior Sportswear, Intimate Apparel and Children's Clothing in 13 stores , equaling $27.0 in sales.• Drove sales and margin within the district by identifying and recommending merchandise assortment opportunities and deficiencies.• Directed the merchandising execution through oversight of visual presentation standards and execution • Coached and developed to improve selling capability. • Identified store-specific merchandise assortment opportunities (including vendor adds, edits, distortions and opportunities), make recommendations to the District Planner.• Determined space and allocation through floor planning process and use of Design Review.

• Operations/HR

  • Feb 2007 - Apr 2008

  • Drove overall results by focusing efforts on the following tactics: shopping environment, pricing and signing,workload planning; Profit: staffing and weekend compliance, logistics, shortage and safety.• Managed all payroll/non-payroll expense; directly responsible for EBIT%• Directed the receiving and processing of all merchandise receipts; ensure back of house standards are maintained.• Analyzed store shortage and implemented reduction initiatives in partnership with the Loss Prevention Manager.• Monitored Associate turnover, recommended actions to improve and conducted exit interviews.• Reviewed and managed Associate job openings daily; defined key openings through effective prioritization.• Recruited and hired results-oriented, selling -focused Team Leaders and Associates who have the attitude to promote our brand values and posses.the skills to build a bench for future advancements & promotions Create a positive, inclusive work environment.• Prioritize open door communication with all Associates and resolve issues promptly.• Educate, motivate and develop team to ensure effective performance through consistent on-the-job training.

• Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Sep 1990 - Apr 2007

  Created strong and compelling visual merchandise displays by taking displays to the next level, attracting customerinterest and driving future sales.Implemented and maintained detailed company merchandise standards for total store.Established strong partnerships with merchandise team to ensure projects were planned and completed to thehighest level on a timely basis.Participated and lead project teams at 17 store openings and renovations.Trained visual team and store executives on merchandise standards, ensuring a clean and neat shoppingenvironment.Initiated new fixture use and standards to expand the strength of project presentations.