Experience

Management One

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Planner

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Responsible for the production, delivery, and quality of the merchandise plans to our Retail Experts on a timely basis. Manage inventories, increased margins, and meet the financial goals of our retail clients world-wide. Onboard and execute new client plans. Perform in-depth reviews of client merchandise plans and performance, ensuring that the plans still have relevant models and are aligned with the client’s performance and goals. Measure trends, analyzes performance metrics, evaluates forecasts; and implements plan changes as needed. Collaborate with our Retail Experts and clients to identify growth opportunities and strategies that will drive financial results thus maximizing sales and profitability while optimizing inventory. Proudly serve clients helping to make their business thrive in any financial climate. Embody the following core values: Courage, Collaboration, Adaptability, Generous Heart, Commitment, Curiosity Show less



MJ's Boutique

• Murrieta, CA

• Owner

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Personalized gear, crafts and more. We specialize in unique and personalized gifts. Personalized gear, crafts and more. We specialize in unique and personalized gifts.



CCN Facility Maintenance

• United States

• Director Of Operations

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2022

  Develops long-term operational strategies to meet company objectives and increase profitability. Excels at negotiations, budgeting, and purchasing. Plans and monitors the running of business to streamline work processes, increase productivity, and create accountability. Highly skilled in training and developing operating procedures. An asset in finding motivated personnel skilled to do efficient work and are dedicated to exceeding company objectives. A people's manager, one who leads by example, motivates and encourages others to exceed expectations. Show less



Management One

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  Responsible for the production, delivery, and quality of the merchandise plans to the affiliates on a timely basis. Provide leadership and keep confidence and competence at a high level. Lead a team of 15 remote planners who managed inventories, increased margins, and met the financial goals of our retail clients world-wide. Managed the planning side of the company help desk for client support and satisfaction. Worked with hundreds of affiliates to help with data integrations, onboarding, and setting up new plans for hundreds of retail clients nationwide. Show less



RMSA Retail Solutions

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Analyst and Consultant

  • May 2011 - Jul 2018

  Personal retail consultant who works with retailers across the country to help them achieve their goals. Give guidance in merchandise planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory management. Help monitor the retailer's on-going performance and bring a fresh perspective on the client's business. Personal retail consultant who works with retailers across the country to help them achieve their goals. Give guidance in merchandise planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory management. Help monitor the retailer's on-going performance and bring a fresh perspective on the client's business.



C2:8

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2011

  Managed operations, purchasing, and controlled the inventory of a 10 store Christian retail clothing chain, e-commerce site, and wholesale division. Analyzed business directives to maximize margins, profitability, and EBITDA. Primary area of responsibility was ensuring the profitability of the buying department, as well as developing strategies for growing and marketing all three businesses. Managed operations, purchasing, and controlled the inventory of a 10 store Christian retail clothing chain, e-commerce site, and wholesale division. Analyzed business directives to maximize margins, profitability, and EBITDA. Primary area of responsibility was ensuring the profitability of the buying department, as well as developing strategies for growing and marketing all three businesses.



Pier 1

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Visual Merchandise Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Feb 2008

  Responsible for 16 stores in Los Angeles inland, south, and central regions for specialty import home furnishings retail company. Worked closely with regional operations manager to determine and achieve sales results. Trained and developed multiple levels of management on visual standards, customer service, and merchandise driven sales. Opened new stores and directed remodelings/conversions. Analyzed sales and inventory reports to maximize business. Responsible for 16 stores in Los Angeles inland, south, and central regions for specialty import home furnishings retail company. Worked closely with regional operations manager to determine and achieve sales results. Trained and developed multiple levels of management on visual standards, customer service, and merchandise driven sales. Opened new stores and directed remodelings/conversions. Analyzed sales and inventory reports to maximize business.



Clothestime

• Buyer

  • Dec 1994 - Jun 2003

  Purchased denim and outwear clothing products for a specialty junior retailer with over 500 store locations. Coordinated daily communications with vendors and identified trends, negotiated best prices, and ensured prompt deliveries. Priced garments and oversaw development of private label program. Tracked sales/promotions, controlled inventory level, and maintained open-to-buy budget. Planned assortments by volume groups. Created visuals for floor sets. Purchased denim and outwear clothing products for a specialty junior retailer with over 500 store locations. Coordinated daily communications with vendors and identified trends, negotiated best prices, and ensured prompt deliveries. Priced garments and oversaw development of private label program. Tracked sales/promotions, controlled inventory level, and maintained open-to-buy budget. Planned assortments by volume groups. Created visuals for floor sets.