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Principal Consultant
Platinum Performance ConsutingPrincipal Consultant
Jan. 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesSpecializing in retail and brand consulting with an emphasis on product and brand development, commercialization, assortment design and optimization, and go to market retail strategies in the active nutrition and wellness segments.
Vice President of Merchandising
GNCVice President of Merchandising
Mar. 2023 - Mar. 2025Dynamic leader with full P&L responsibility across three diverse and sku intensive divisions. Proven track record of driving growth through strategic inventory management, data-driven assortment planning, and market trend capitalization. Spearheaded innovation initiatives to launch emerging brands and categories, enhancing competitive positioning. Expert in vendor negotiations, securing exclusive partnerships to sustain profitability. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with agile supply chain and merchandising strategies.
Sr. Director of Merchandising
GNCSr. Director of Merchandising
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 2023Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Divisional Merchandise Manager
Trans World EntertainmentDivisional Merchandise Manager
Feb. 2016 - Feb. 2017Greater New York City AreaResults-driven merchandising leader with direct oversight of a $200M P&L, driving significant growth and overall company volume. Proven success in negotiating and managing high-impact licensing agreements with top-tier entertainment brands including Disney, Sony Music, and Warner Bros. Skilled in leading product development teams to deliver trend-aligned assortments that exceed consumer expectations and fuel sustained revenue growth
Senior Buyer
IT'SUGARSenior Buyer
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016Deerfield Beach, FloridaStrategic merchandising leader with expertise in developing data-driven buying strategies that enhance product selection, improve inventory turnover, and boost margin performance. Skilled in vendor collaboration and trend analysis to inform purchasing decisions, mitigate risk, and uncovering growth opportunities across diverse product categories.
Senior Buyer
Five BelowSenior Buyer
Jul. 2011 - Jan. 2015Greater Philadelphia AreaResults-oriented retail leader with a proven track record in vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and exclusive product sourcing. Strong analytical expertise used to drive data-informed decisions in assortment, pricing, and promotions within high-volume retail environments. Successfully managed P&L for high velocity/consumption categories representing over 20% of company sales and played a key role in Five Below’s IPO, supporting the launch of 500 stores. Known for strategic agility, balancing long-term growth with fast-paced execution, and for influencing cross-functional teams and senior executives through strong communication and presence.
Buyer
Five BelowBuyer
Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2009
Associate Buyer
Urban OutfittersAssociate Buyer
Feb. 2005 - Oct. 2006Associate Buyer - Women's Footwear
Assistant Buyer
American Eagle OutfittersAssistant Buyer
Feb. 2002 - Feb. 2005Knits & Footwear category experience.

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