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WOC Retail AllianceChief Executive Officer
Sep. 2023Women of Color Retail Alliance (WOCRA) is an organization focused on career development, economic empowerment, and closing the gap to gender parity for women in retail leadership. We focus on women of color because they are over-represented in the workforce and under-represented in leadership positions. We provide hard and soft skills training, leadership development, and a support network for women of color in retail and adjacent industries. We enable companies to re-imagine their diversity imperative by bringing sponsorship into the open, giving them a platform to share their stories with our network. We empower companies with access to job-ready talent across all functions and levels.
The Ohio State University Fisher College of BusinessAdjunct Professor/Lecturer
Aug. 2023Columbus, Ohio, United StatesKey Responsibilities:
• Instruct and mentor graduate-level students in courses focusing on Cultural Competence and Organizational Excellence.
• Develop and deliver curriculum addressing the importance of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusivity in contemporary organizations.
• Cultivate a learning environment that promotes the value of diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusivity.
• Teach senior undergraduate students in the areas of Strategic Brand Management and Marketing.
• Equip students with strategic thinking skills and marketing expertise to excel in the competitive business landscape.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and innovation in crafting effective marketing strategies.
Achievements:
• Enhanced students' understanding of cultural competence, leading to improved cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Empowered students to apply organizational excellence principles in real-world scenarios, contributing to more inclusive workplaces.
• Guided senior undergraduates to develop strategic brand management skills, resulting in successful branding initiatives and increased brand value.
• Fostered a dynamic and engaging learning environment, recognized through positive student feedback and high course evaluations.
BlueConicBoard Member
May. 2022 - Jul. 2024Boston, Massachusetts, United States
ChiefMember
Mar. 2022 - Oct. 2023
BANDIERPresident/Chief Commercial Officer
Jul. 2020 - Mar. 2023New York, New York, United StatesAccelerated growth from culture and process consultant to Chief Strategy Officer to President, Chief Commercial Officer. Leading Merchandising, Merch Strategy, Merch Operations, Design, Production, Product development, Sourcing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Marketing, Culture, and HR.
Bumbershoot, LLCFounder
Jan. 2019Columbus, Ohio AreaExecutive leader of boutique consulting firm that provides cultural and market insights for inclusive, equitable, and diverse representation across brand, content, product, and customer experience. Author, Speaker, and Thought leader.
Bath & Body Works NYSE: BBWISenior Vice President, Strategy, Merchandising Operations, Merchandising
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2018Columbus, OhioResponsible for the creation, communication and implementation of the annual merchandising growth strategies for total BBW; end to end merchandise/marketing life-cycle process creation, calendarization and implementation; end to end merchandising strategy, testing and business development.
Nine West Group (Sycamore Partners)Senior Vice President, Merchandising Retail, Outlet and Ecommerce
Jul. 2015 - Oct. 2016New York, NYResponsible for the merchandising, planning & allocation and product strategies for retail, outlet and ecommerce. Led merchant teams to create seasonal merchandising strategies and assortment selections, visual merchandising in stores and visual aesthetic online to support business strategies and needs, promotional calendar development and management.
Talbots (Sycamore Partners)Vice President Merchandising
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2015Hingham, MA
JC's ClosetPresident/ CMO
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2015South Orange, NJChief visionary of a growing tween retail and lifestyle brand for boys and girls aged 7 to 14. Lead the merchandising, marketing and financial strategies created to continue to position JC’s Closet as a leader in the independent tween fashion and lifestyle markets. Built and managed a robust social media strategy on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter for the target demographic and Facebook for target demo and their parents. Established JC’s Closet as a tween lifestyle subject matter emporium. Offer private styling services for tween celebrities (TV and commercials) and clients needing specialized attention.
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