21
years

Years of Experience

10/16

Member Since


Experience

 
DSW, Inc. Operations
Sr. Director Operations and Business Development
02/2013 - 04/2016
Responsible for developing, leading and implementing strategies designed to drive growth in existing ABG businesses as well as capture new opportunities exceeding $160M annually. Led HQ merchandise planning & allocation, store & field operations teams while also actively engaging in new business development. Managed the division’s annual P&L and IT technology portfolio.

L Brands Operations
Director Merchandise Strategy
05/2004 - 02/2013
Led the Space and Assortment Planning team for the Bath & Body Works division which contributes over $3.2B in annual sales. Drove the creation of the division’s product assortment architecture and productivity evaluation which maximized sales and margin performance while operating within the financial structure of the business.Responsible for Inventory team that drove inventory levels to targets, improved store in-stock levels, ensured floor-set readiness.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Operations
Senior Manager, Direct Sourcing
10/2001 - 05/2004
Delivered high value strategic projects focusing on international market expansion, supplier profitability, supply chain optimization and internal cost reduction efforts for the consumer electronics retailer. Directed work of up to 22 team members along with management of 6-8 direct reports.

CSC Consulting Management Consulting
Senior Strategy Consultant
08/1998 - 08/2001
Management consultant focused on designing and delivering creative supply chain solutions to clients in multiple industries. Performed marketplace, competitor, network, and customer analysis to support executable recommendations. Extensive business process improvement, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Sherwood, Davis and Geck Marketing
Regional Marketing Representative
01/1994 - 07/1996
Marketed and sold to major hospital accounts in the Midwest for an international medical/surgical product manufacturer.