Led global product merchandising for collection and outlet footwear. Piloted NA omni buying and planning. Oversaw NY based product development. Member of SW leadership team.
• Accelerated wholesale prioritizing sustainable growth – re-entered Nordstrom after 5-year hiatus.
• Surpassed targets in key classifications of Boots, Booties, and Sandals +75% with AUR +12%.
• Diversified the offer delivering outsized growth in pumps and loafers.
• Devised key Item strategy focusing on product with mainstream appeal and seasonless attributes.
• Implemented targeted SKU reduction to fund depth in core and fringe sizes on bestselling styles.
• Orchestrated and launched Handbags with direct oversight of design, PD, and production.
• Developed bridal and occasion to 20% by capitalizing on the post-Covid return to live events, leveraging digital marketing and in-store presentations.
• Established balance between dress and casual end-uses.
• Introduced replenishment program, maximizing sales

Promoted to lead new product launch of Women's Outlet and Men's Footwear.
• Built the merchandising business from $250M to $500M in sales.
• Offered keen insight into brand development deploying a hands-on approach, day-to-day leadership for design and production, strong working partnership with Michael Kors, global sales teams, creative, and marketing.
• Identified evolving trend to casual footwear, evaluated marketspace, and developed innovative product lines to
Achieved results: operating income of Footwear division consistently met sales plans and exceeded LY performance. Globally owned stores achieved positive comparable sales.
meet market demand, capitalizing on current trends, representing 50% of total revenue.
• Recognized as a trend & category thought leader by leveraging in-depth understanding of global markets and opportunities.

Oversaw global product merchandising for Women's Footwear lines. Built and sustained the Michael Kors brand, as a key contributor to evolving one of the largest footwear brands by developing global product categories.
• Steered all aspects of the product lines. Managed line planning, supported global business needs, controlled assortments, and executed trend-right products.
• Provided the commercial link between design and the functional business leads.
• Directed operational and strategic merchandising functions in Footwear categories across multiple segments including MMK, MKC, Outlet, Off-price, and Men's.
• Ensured alignment with top-priority business requirements through collaboration with the design, production, and sales teams throughout all phases of the product's life.
• Curated interest in current and new styles key to the business's foundation by updating and expanding core casual, dress, active styles, and seasonal items to evolve products driving volume to support bus

Brought on board to manage $100M department for the original luxury online retailer. Led and developed 5- member team comprised of Merchandisers, Buyers, and Retail Coordinators. Collaborated with the Fashion Director and VP of Merchandising.
• Oversaw inventory of 100 brands across designer and contemporary price points.
• Created and implemented new foundational strategies including revamping brand matrix, structuring point of view, targeting depth on key categories, identifying reorder opportunities, and expanding continuity program.
• Developed new and nurtured existing vendor relationships via deep global connections.
• Curated extensive portfolio of exclusive styles.

Recognized for consistent contributions to the Women's Footwear business and selected to relaunch the men's footwear and accessory department across five locations in Hong Kong and China.
• Hand crafted the brand matrix to secure good/better/best price point criteria and optimize margins.
• Oversaw product development for private label, negotiating terms and deliveries with Italian vendors and manufacturing operations.
• Provided strategic direction for the redesign of the Men's Shoe and Accessory areas within five stores in collaboration with Store Design and Retail Team, addressing the cultural nuances for each location.
• Created product assortments to meet diverse consumer preferences across the region.

Recruited by the President of the company to create and manage inventory for five locations across Hong Kong and China. Served as the primary liaison between vendors and the company. Reported to the Senior Vice President of Merchandising.
• Introduced exclusive resources and evaluated existing brands to drive business forward.
• Positioned women's designer footwear as a top performing area within Lane Crawford, ranking amongst highest sales per square foot.
• Launched multiple initiatives to maximize assets and maintain market positioning, including pop-ups, designer collaborations, and one-of-a-kind styles.
• Drove traffic increase across seasonal calendar by planning and executing special styles, new marketing programs, and events. Surpassed sales/profit plans by +20%.
● Early Career Profile

Created selection of all product categories including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear along with the company owner and head merchant, participating in all international buying trips. Managed OTB, tracked deliveries, and prepared POs. Controlled communications and relationships with vendors and oversaw the reorder process.
✦ Administered budgets and planned buys from a category perspective. Supervised, trained, and mentored junior staff members.
✦ Delivered trend presentations to upper management and staff training sessions. Participated in developing and executing brand collaborations and style exclusives.
✦ Collaborated with the in-store visual team to strategize seasonal VM initiatives. Worked with the owner on annual Fashion Cares charity events in NYC and Atlanta.
✦ Created and implemented merchandising concepts while researching emerging trends and designers. Engaged in international travel to attend shows and conduct buying appointments.
✦ Worked directly

Managed global account activity of $50M, prepared budgets, and collaborated with account directors to meet/surpass targets.
✦ Produced music videos and album packaging for artists on Sony Music/BMG label.
✦ Completed projects on time and under budget; created opportunities for the agency through successful project execution (stood apart for under-budget results and overall top performance within a complex environment)