Federated Merchandising Group
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DescriptionFounded: 2004 Parent organization: Macy's Inc.
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Federated Merchandising Group Employees
American Accessories Inc May 2014 - Present
Halston October 2011 - April 2014
Isaac Mizrahi May 2008 - July 2010
Coach December 2003 - January 2007
Federated Merchandising Group February 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Apparel, Draping, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Handbags, Leather, Mood Boards, Pattern, Retail, Styling, Tech Packs, Trend, Trend Analysis, Outerwear, Trend Forecasting, Wovens, Technical Design, Social Networking
Education
Moore College of Art and Design 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion and Textile Design
Design Outside, LLC. 2009 - Present
Ex-Cell/Croscill/Glenoit 2012 - 2014
Judith Leiber Jewelry January 2010 - June 2011
Jay Strongwater October 2001 - June 2011
Nazly Botas Product Design 1994 - 2001
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1998
Skills
Creative Direction, Merchandising, Sketching, Jewelry, Mood Boards, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Brand Development, Product Design, Art, Trend, Concept Development, Styling, Textile Design, Product Development
Education
School of Visual Arts 1990 — 1994
BFA, Illustration
Jewelry Arts Institute 2008 — 2009
fine jewelry making
Lee County Department of Education / State College of Florida 2013 - Present
Freelance December 2012 - August 2013
Chico's FAS Inc. 2010 - 2012
Gannett 2005 - 2010
Scripps Howard News Service, Washington D.C. 2004 - 2005
Perry Ellis International 2001 - 2002
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 2001
Artisti Italiani, Athens, Greece 1995 - 1997
Macy's Product Development, New York, NY 1991 - 1994
Milan, Italy 1990 - 1990
Skills
Apparel, Sweaters, Sportswear, Mac, Photoshop, Fashion Design, Photography, Digital Photography, Fashion, Illustrator, Studio Lighting, Studio Photography, Food Photography, Architectural..., Photojournalism, Travel Photography, Textiles, Fashion Illustration, Creative Direction, Knitwear, Wovens, Trend, Adobe Creative Suite, Magazines, Art
Education
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota 2013 — 2014
Alternate Certification in Education, Education
American University of Paris
BFA, Liberal Arts
Corcoran College of Art & Design
Photojournalism
Parsons School of Design
BFA, Fashion Design & Illustration
Botsford Hospital May 2015 - Present
Duane Waters Health Center (Michigan Department of Corrections) February 2015 - Present
University of Michigan Health System September 2014 - April 2015
Independent Design Professional December 2008 - August 2014
Charlotte Russe May 2010 - February 2011
American Eagle Outfitters December 2008 - April 2010
Banana Republic May 2005 - December 2008
Federated Merchandising Group May 2004 - May 2005
City DKNY September 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Client Intake, Group Facilitation, Program Development, Organizational..., Narrative Writing, Project Planning, Illustration, Fashion Design, Handbags, Creative Direction, Art, Trend, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching
Education
University of Michigan 2014 — 2015
Master of Social Work
School of Visual Arts 1993 — 1996
BFA
Wake Forest University 1992 — 1993
TEAM McGee January 2009 - Present
Little Orange Shop October 2010 - Present
VF Playwear 2003 - 2006
Federated Merchandising Group 2002 - 2003
Skills
Fashion, Illustrator, Apparel, Photoshop, Fashion Design, Styling, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction, Textiles
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Textile Product Design
RMIT University 2000 — 2000
Semester Abroad - Exchange, Fashion/Apparel Design
Sportswear Designer/ Merchandiser 1998 - Present
Socialite Clothing November 2012 - April 2013
Topson Downs November 2011 - October 2012
Mimi Chica April 2002 - November 2011
LA Movers May 2001 - May 2002
Federated Merchandising Group September 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Retail, Apparel, Sportswear, Product Design, Tech Packs, Draping, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Wovens, Mood Boards, Knitwear, Sewing, Pattern, Trend, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Technical Design, Fitting
Education
Purdue University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology 1996 — 1997
Associate's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
KPMG December 2012 - Present
KPMG May 2001 - Present
Covanta Energy December 1997 - April 2001
Federated Merchandising Group January 1996 - November 1997
BMW of NORTH AMERICA September 1993 - November 1994
BIONAIRE CORPORATION October 1990 - March 1993
FABERGE USA, INC./ELIZABETH ARDEN January 1988 - April 1990
FABERGE USA, INC./ELIZABETH ARDEN January 1985 - December 1987
FABERGE USA, INC./ELIZABETH ARDEN March 1979 - December 1984
Skills
PeopleSoft Financial, SQL*Plus, Toad, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Business Objects, PeopleSoft, Business Process, SAP, General Ledger, Business Intelligence, Accounting, Business Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Statements, Training, Analysis, Finance, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Account Reconciliation
Education
SUNY Oswego 1973 — 1977
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
Tijen Arkun Design January 2013 - Present
NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE LLC. NJ October 2006 - December 2012
HARVEY LEWIS DESIGNS LLC. NYC January 2006 - October 2006
LIBRA PACIFIC LLC June 2002 - January 2006
Federated Merchandising Group February 1998 - June 2002
POLO RALPH LAUREN, Home Design January 1998 - February 1998
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, January 1998 - February 1998
BARRY DAVID BERGER + ASSOCIATES INC January 1997 - December 1997
BILIMCE SCIENTIFIC SERVICES & DESIGN CO. TURKEY January 1994 - January 1995
WORKSHOP DESIGN CO. TURKEY January 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Free hand sketching,..., Photoshop, Illustrator,..., Vellum, Shark, CadKey,..., Model Making, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Product Design, Design Strategy, Concept Design, Design Thinking, Retail, Design Management, Packaging, Trend Analysis, Illustration, Concept Generation, Graphics, Product Innovation, Graphic Design, Product Development, Furniture, Drawing, Interior Design, Sketching, Fashion, Art, Brand Development, Rendering, Creative Direction, Toys, Art Direction, Illustrator
Education
Pratt Institute 1995 — 1998
Master of Industrial Design, Industrial and Product Design
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Product Design
Paterson Public School District September 2009 - Present
Paterson Public School District May 2004 - September 2009
Paterson Public School District June 2002 - May 2004
Paterson Public School District September 2001 - September 2002
Paterson Public School District September 1997 - September 2001
Federated Merchandising Group 1984 - 1990
Skills
Teaching, Classroom, Teacher Training, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Secondary Education, K-12, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Lesson Planning, Staff Development, Classroom Management, Program Management, Educational Technology, Employee Training, Special Education, Master Scheduling, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Data Management, Certified Makeup Artist, SART Certified, Robotics, CPR Certified, Professional Development, Product Development, Microsoft Technologies, Graphics, Fashion, Lecturing, Presentations
Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey 1992 — 1996
Teachers Certification, Elementary Education N-8, Highly Qualified Middle School Science
Iona College 1978 — 1982
Bachelors of Science, Biology, Summa Cum Laude
Safilo USA April 2015 - Present
Safilo USA June 2014 - April 2015
Safilo USA November 2012 - June 2014
Safilo USA February 2010 - November 2012
Macy's May 2006 - February 2010
Macy's January 2005 - May 2006
Macy's July 2004 - April 2005
Federated Merchandising Group June 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Retail, Product Development, Sales, Forecasting, Handbags, Leather, Fashion, Dresses, Wholesale, Apparel, Luxury Goods, Private Label, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Assortment, Retail Sales, Merchandise Planning
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science
Strath Haven High School
Macy's Merchandising Group - Bar III (December'10- December'12) + Style&Co (present) October 2006 - Present
Warnaco Group, Inc. - Calvin Klein Women's Underwear May 2004 - October 2006
Federated Merchandising Group March 2003 - May 2004
Haddad Brands October 2002 - March 2003
Limited Brands - Victoria's Secret Direct May 2002 - October 2002
Webber Wear February 2002 - May 2002
Donna Karan February 2001 - April 2001
Skills
Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, FileMaker, Photoshop, Fit, Pattern, Wovens
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1999 — 2003
BA, Production Mngmnt
Fashion Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
AS, Pattern making
Portland Sewing September 2011 - Present
Big-Giant June 2014 - September 2015
Nike (and others) October 2008 - June 2014
St. Mary's Academy January 2010 - June 2011
Nike July 2002 - October 2008
Puma March 2001 - June 2002
Weeplay Kids March 2000 - March 2001
Gap Inc. August 1998 - March 2000
Federated Merchandising Group August 1998 - January 1999
Lilliput, TTM Inc May 1996 - August 1996
Skills
Illustrator, Apparel, Photoshop, Tech Packs, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Art Direction, Teaching, PowerPoint, Design Thinking, Costume Design, Microsoft Excel, Design Research, Keynote, Excel, Word, PPS, Design Management, Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear, Cross-functional Team..., Differentiated..., Scaffolding, Assessment, Moodle, E-Learning, Mentoring, Youth Mentoring, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Consumer Insight, Adobe Bridge, Volunteering, Overseas Experience, Project Management, Project Planning
Education
Portland State University 2009 — 2011
Masters in Education, Art; Certified CTE (Career and Technical Education)
Fashion Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
BFA, Fashion Apparel
Polimoda 1997 — 1998
AAS, Childrenswear, Knitwear
Rhode Island School of Design 1994 — 1994
Pre college, Fashion/Apparel Design
Under Armour September 2009 - Present
Littlearth Productions 2008 - 2009
Kolcraft 2003 - 2008
Federated Merchandising Group 2000 - 2002
Skills
Pattern Design, Sketching, Sewing, Creative Direction, Trend, Illustrator, Tech Packs, Textiles, Adobe Software, Illustrator/Photshop, Garment Construction, Hand Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Photoshop, Sportswear, Draping
Education
Moore College of Art and Design 1996 — 2000
B.F.A., Fashion Design
ZenithOptimedia Group I The ROI Agency October 2011 - Present
ZenithOptimedia Group I The ROI Agency April 2006 - October 2011
BSA Advertising November 1999 - April 2006
Citi September 1999 - November 1999
Standard & Poor's June 1999 - September 1999
Federated Merchandising Group April 1998 - June 1999
Skills
ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Software Development, Web Applications, XML, Web Services, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, jQuery, Databases, TSQL, IIS, Crystal Reports, E-commerce, .NET, T-SQL, C#, WCF, VB.NET, Visual Studio, ASP
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management and Finance
Division of Ascena Retail Group July 2010 - Present
Christopher & Banks September 2008 - July 2010
Chico's FAS Inc. July 2005 - August 2008
TillsonburgUSA October 2003 - June 2005
Federated Merchandising Group August 2001 - April 2003
Montgomery Wards December 1999 - August 2001
Lane Bryant 1990 - 1999
May Merchandising Company 1986 - 1990
May Company 1982 - 1986
Federated Department Stores 1976 - 1982
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Trend, Brand Development, Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, Strategy, Sportswear, Fashion, Store Management, Profit, Apparel, Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail, Sales
Education
Hampton University 1972 — 1976
BS, Business Management
Amityville Memorial High School, Amityville NY 1969 — 1972
Regent Diploma, Science / Math
Awake NDream September 2004 - Present
Denver Water September 2000 - September 2001
Federated Department Stores June 1996 - August 1997
Federated Merchandising Group 1995 - 1997
Federated Department Stores June 1995 - June 1996
Jonathan E. Forman, Esq. September 1992 - July 1995
Skills
Meditation, Dance, Wellness, Yoga, Psychic Readings, Metaphysics, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Reflexology, Shamanism, Public Speaking, Holistic Health, Wellness Coaching, Teaching, Bodywork, Healing, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Personal Development, Lifestyle Coaching
Education
The University of Metaphysical Sciences 2008 — 2009
Bachelors of, Metaphysical Science
Fashion Institute of Technology 1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Jewelry Design
Home September 2003 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 2003
Federated Logistics 1995 - 1998
Federated Merchandising Group 1992 - 1994
Federated Systems Group (aka Sabre) 1989 - 1991
Burdines / Maas Brothers / Jordan Marsh 1988 - 1989
Maas Brothers, Tampa, FL 1980 - 1988
Burdine's 1977 - 1980
Skills
Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Negotiation, Team Building, Purchasing, Customer Service, Forecasting, Store Management, Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Assortment, Management, Fashion, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning
Education
Florida State University 1974 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising
University of South Florida 1972 — 1974
Art, Theater, Biology
Little Red Dish, LLC. July 2015 - Present
Matilda Jane Clothing March 2014 - August 2015
Vera Bradley July 2008 - February 2014
Indiana Tech July 2012 - November 2013
Vera Bradley July 2008 - April 2010
John Deere June 2005 - July 2008
Target December 2002 - October 2004
P.T. Texmaco Jaya July 2000 - July 2002
Nike August 1997 - July 2000
Federated Merchandising Group October 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Strategy, Apparel, Sourcing, Fashion, Retail, Management, Textiles, Marketing, Advertising, Process Improvement, Sales, Sewing, Training, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Footwear, Manufacturing, Brand Management, Knitwear, Leadership, Private Label, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Trend, Trend Analysis, Wovens, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising
Education
Grace College and Seminary 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Merchandising Mgt.
Rochester High School 1986 — 1989
Bed Bath & Beyond September 2004 - Present
Bed Bath & Beyond September 2000 - September 2004
Lechters 1997 - 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1996
Macy's East 1992 - 1994
Macy's East 1984 - 1992
Skills
Assortment, Purchasing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Negotiation, Merchandise Planning, CPFR, Store Management, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Retail, Entrepreneurship, JDA, Retail Buying, Apparel, Private Label, Fashion, Profit, Planograms, Open to Buy Management, Global Sourcing, Wholesale, Multi-channel Retail, Pricing
Education
New York University 1984 — 1988
BA, Liberal Arts-History, Economics
New York University 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Economics
BJ's Wholesale Club August 2014 - Present
Footwear Buyer- Ladies & Mens at CW Price Stores May 2011 - January 2014
Boston Apparel Group February 1997 - May 2011
Chadwick's of Boston 1997 - 2009
Federated Merchandising Group June 1996 - February 1997
Faded Glory LTD. NY 1993 - 1996
Liz Claiborne January 1993 - May 1993
Benetton May 1992 - August 1992
Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Buying, Stores, Catalogs, Private Label, Footwear, Trend, Retail, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Product Development, Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Excel, Cost Reduction, Direct Mail, PowerPoint, Assortment, Microsoft Excel, Shoes, Multi-channel Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Real Estate, Retail Buying
Education
Pratt Institute 1989 — 1993
BFA, Fashion Merchandising and management
Cass School of Floral Design
Concept One Accessories October 2012 - Present
Concept One Accessories September 2003 - 2012
Ecko Unlimited October 1998 - May 2003
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1998
Hess's Department Store May 1990 - September 1994
Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Private Label
Education
Penn State University 1985 — 1990
NCR Corporation April 2011 - October 2011
Macy's Merchandising Group November 1993 - June 2009
Macy's Merchandising Group May 2004 - May 2009
Federated Merchandising Group November 1998 - May 2004
Federated Merchandising November 1993 - November 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, Team Building, Retail
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Staples Office Centre December 2003 - January 2010
Federated Merchandising Group January 1987 - August 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Access
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Jordache 2012 - Present
Walmart 2007 - 2012
Faded Glory 2004 - 2007
Federated Merchandising Group 2001 - 2004
Stern's Department Stores (Division of Federated Department Stores) 1996 - 2001
Macy's 1989 - 1992
Skills
Apparel, Brand Management, Merchandising, Fashion, Wovens, Sportswear, Product Development, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Trend Analysis, Negotiation, Private Label, Strategy, Management, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Textiles, Denim, Assortment, Menswear, Sales, Brand Licensing
Education
Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University
BA, English Literature
Sorbonne University
Certificate, French Language and Civilization
Macy's Merchandising Group February 2012 - Present
Walmart December 2008 - January 2012
Sears Holdings Co March 2006 - December 2008
ABG Baby September 2004 - November 2005
The Children's Place May 2003 - September 2004
Federated Merchandising Group June 2001 - May 2003
Tommy Hilfiger December 1998 - June 2001
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
BFA, Fashion Design
Grey Group 2013 - Present
Quadriga Art October 2007 - November 2012
LithoNet Inc. August 2006 - October 2007
House of Lithography September 2005 - July 2006
Redcats USA April 2005 - September 2005
Federated Merchandising Group March 2003 - August 2003
Digital Operations Technical Services 1999 - 2003
FAO Schwarz 1994 - 1999
Skills
Art Direction, Typography, Posters, Logo Design, Marketing Communications, Publishing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Art, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, QuarkXPress, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Catalogs, Pre-press, Packaging, Trafficking, Corporate Identity, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Print Production, Graphic Design, Advertising, InDesign, Creative Direction, Layout, Brochures
Education
New York City Technical College 1997 — 1998
AAS, Art Advertising and Graphic Arts Production Management
LIU Post 1993 — 1995
AAS, English Literature
QVC October 2011 - Present
Hartstrings January 2006 - October 2011
Macy's Merchandising Group June 2004 - January 2006
Federated Merchandising Group June 2002 - June 2004
Philadelphia University 1998 - 2002
Macy's June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion Design, Textiles, Retail, Private Label
Education
Philadelphia University 1998 — 2002
BS, Fashion Merchandising
American Intercontinental University 2001 — 2001
Study Abroad Program
Luxottica Retail February 2009 - Present
Luxottica Retail January 2005 - February 2009
Luxottica Retail September 1998 - January 2005
Mercantile Department Stores April 1995 - August 1998
Federated Merchandising Group June 1994 - March 1995
Elder Beerman June 1992 - June 1994
Skills
Procurement, Leadership Development, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Negotiation, New Business Development, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, Apparel, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Merchandising, Forecasting, Sportswear, Product Development, P, Purchasing, Income Statement, Process Improvement, Profit, Supply Chain, Team Building, Inventory Control, Eyewear, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Operations Management, Sales, Store Management, Handbags, International Business, Luxury Goods, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Fashion, Driving Results, Retail Buying, Strategic Sourcing, Wholesale, P&L Management, Assortment, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management
Education
Politecnico di Milano 2011 — 2012
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Harvard Law School 2011 — 2011
Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives
Miami University 1988 — 1992
BS, Marketing
Material in Motion February 2014 - Present
Benchmark Brands October 2010 - April 2013
Perry Ellis International 2007 - 2009
Saks Incorporated 2004 - 2006
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 2000
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Sourcing, Textiles, Purchasing, Product Development, Merchandising, Trend Identification, Menswear, Web PDM, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships, Retail, Trend Analysis, E-commerce, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Management, PDM
Education
Florida State University
BS, Fashion Merchandising
Hillsborough Community College
AA, Business Administration
Vida Shoes International July 1999 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group October 1994 - July 1999
Macy's East December 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Fashion, Shoes, Merchandising, Footwear, Assortment, Retail, Wholesale, Private Label, Product Development, Sales, Trend Analysis, Profit, Apparel, Retail Buying, Trend Forecasting, Sourcing, Brand Development, Merchandise Planning, Management, Trade Shows, Trend
Education
Bay Path University
Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management
Horizon Group USA June 2015 - Present
Tri-Coastal Design March 2012 - December 2014
Concepts In Time November 2003 - March 2012
Associated Merchandising Corporation September 2002 - November 2003
Lillian Vernon April 2001 - September 2002
Spiegel July 1999 - October 2000
Federated Merchandising Group March 1998 - July 1999
Discovery Communications 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Buying, Fashion, Real Estate, Wholesale, Private Label, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Retail, Global Sourcing, Trend, Brand Development, Jewelry, Textiles, Product Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Management
Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Retailing
Bobeau (Trend Request Inc.) 2011 - Present
Four Seasons Design 2010 - 2011
Charlotte Russe 2004 - 2010
Sean John 2003 - 2004
Federated Merchandising Group 2001 - 2003
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Product Development, Negotiation, Textiles, Knitwear, Marketing, Private Label, Wovens, Merchandising, Retail, Trend Analysis, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Trend, Management, Outerwear, Direct Sales, Fashion Buying
Education
Florida State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Merchandising
Florida State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising
Bernet International Trading, LLC 2008 - 2011
Macy's Merchandising Group 2006 - 2008
Elie Tahari 2004 - 2006
Federated Merchandising Group 2003 - 2004
Skills
Fashion, Fashion Design, Technical Design, Textiles, Flat Sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mood Boards, Patternmaking, Clothing Construction, Draping, Textile Printing, Working knowledge of..., Working knowledge of..., Sketching, Pattern, Fit, Textile Design, Styling, Textile Prints, Apparel
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 2011 — 2012
Certificate of Fashion Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, 4.0
Syracuse University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Design, 3.4
Nordstrom August 2015 - Present
Nordstrom November 2013 - Present
Self Employed September 2005 - Present
Nordstrom June 2013 - October 2014
Happy Kids 2000 - 2006
Federated Merchandising Group 1996 - 2000
Adjmi Apparel Group March 1992 - October 1996
bentex kiddie 1987 - 1990
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Textiles, Styling, Fashion Illustration, Retail, Illustrator, Sportswear
Education
Pratt Institute 1984 — 1986
Pratt Institute 1984 — 1985
Advertising and Graphic Design
University of Maryland College Park 1983 — 1984
sophmore, junior
Waterworks August 2001 - February 2009
Federated Merchandising Group June 1998 - February 2001
D. Glasgow Sons, Inc October 1996 - June 1998
Marko Apparel August 1995 - October 1996
Jamesway Corporation May 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Product Development, Project Management, Sourcing, Negotiation, Merchandising, Purchasing, Real Estate, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Manufacturing, Sales, Residential Homes, Analysis, Investment Properties, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Team Building
Education
Bergen Community College 1990 — 1993
Associate
Montclair State University
Jimmy Jazz January 2015 - Present
Dr. Jays February 2014 - December 2014
Conway Stores May 2011 - February 2014
TJX April 2007 - December 2010
Federated Merchandising Group April 2002 - April 2007
Added Dimensions/The Answer July 1992 - April 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Retail, Fashion, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Fashion Design, Fashion Buying, Sourcing, Product Development, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Sportswear, Private Label, Assortment, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Denim, Management, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Footwear, Retail Buying, Open to Buy Management, Inventory Control
Education
Penn State University
BS
K2 Resources August 2010 - Present
Macy's May 2007 - May 2009
The Right Staff LM 2006 - 2007
Federated Merchandising Group September 2003 - April 2005
Federated Merchandising Group 2004 - 2005
Skills
Organizational..., Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Social Media
Education
Cornell University 1999 — 2003
Dolce Vita/ Lunaire May 2014 - Present
Self Employed July 2010 - May 2014
Hop Lun March 2009 - July 2010
FOH Holding Corp. July 2006 - March 2009
Movie Star Inc 2005 - 2008
Ariela-Alpha International 2002 - 2005
SaraMax Apparel 1999 - 2001
Lady Ester Lingerie Corp. 1996 - 1999
Federated Merchandising Group 1996 - 1996
Vanity Fair Mills 1993 - 1995
Skills
Fashion, Fit, Fashion Illustration, Private Label, Apparel, Hand Knitting, Underwear, Lingerie, Trend, Textiles, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Retail, Technical Design, Millinery, Tech Packs, Sportswear, Beading, Draping, Fitting, Sewing, Illustrator, Illustration, Intimates, Sourcing, Pattern Development, Sleepwear, Garment Fitting, Embroidery, Fabric Development, Styling, Knitwear, Swimwear, Wovens, Merchandising, Mood Boards, Denim, Pattern, Sweaters, Outerwear, Textile Design, U4ia, Trend Forecasting, Dresses, Trims, Fabric Selection, Handbags, Ned Graphics, Trend Researching
Education
Central Regional
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate's Degree
Rust Designs January 2006 - Present
Keeco January 2003 - August 2003
CHF Industries March 2001 - October 2001
Paradigm February 2001 - October 2001
Jessica Rust Design Inc January 1996 - January 2001
Yatas January 1998 - 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 1999
International China Co January 1996 - January 1998
Polo Ralph January 1998 - 1998
Skills
Sourcing, Online Advertising, Furniture, Merchandising, Product Management, Creative Direction, Styling, Fashion Design, Sketching, Textiles, Management, Brand Development, Design Research, User Experience, Social Media, Bedding, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Industrial Design, Creative Strategy, Interior Design, Art Direction, Fashion, Graphic Design, Art, Concept Development
Education
Parsons School of Design 1986 — 1991
BFA, Product Design
Russell-Newman, Inc. January 2010 - April 2010
Warnaco, Inc. November 2003 - April 2007
Federated Merchandising Group August 1986 - January 2003
Belk Store Services 1983 - 1986
Fredrick Atkins Buying Office 1982 - 1983
Davison's (Macy's) 1982 - 1983
J. P. Allen 1978 - 1981
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Sourcing, Management, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Strategy, Fashion, Trend, Underwear, Retail, Textiles, Global Sourcing, Creative Direction, Profit, Product Development, Assortment, Brand Management, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Auburn University 1974 — 1978
BS, Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Minor
Teavana March 2015 - Present
PANDORA Jewelry Store September 2014 - February 2015
XSRE Retail Group August 2013 - February 2014
Hanesbrands Inc. August 2011 - August 2013
Bibelot June 2010 - April 2011
Marithe & Francois Girbaud January 2004 - February 2010
Federated Merchandising Group September 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Hands on leader, Organized, Detailed, Retail, Telephone Skills, Administrative Support, Fax, Administrative..., Fashion, Merchandising, Brand Development, Sales Management, Trend, Brand Management, Management, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Sportswear, Store Management, Private Label, Product Marketing, Inventory Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
BA, Business Administration
Hofstra University 1996 — 2001
B.C.I.S, Business Computers Information Systems
Northridge Local School District July 2015 - Present
New Albany Plain Local Schools August 2013 - July 2015
New Albany Plain Local Schools July 2009 - July 2015
NetJets January 2006 - July 2009
Indigo Nation 2005 - 2006
Limited Brands 2004 - 2005
Federated Merchandising Group 2002 - 2004
Giorgio Armani Operations May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Autism Spectrum..., Behavior Modification, Applied Behavior..., Team Leadership, Sensory Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Developmental..., Emotional Disabilities, Case Managment, TEACCH, Augmentative..., IEP, Functional Behavior..., Data Collection, Mentoring, Public Speaking, Training, Interventions, Curriculum Design, Behavioral Intervention, Case Management, Customer Service, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Special Education
Education
Concordia University Chicago 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Walden University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Special Education and Teaching
Ohio Dominican University 2006 — 2009
Licensed Intervention Specialist, Moderate/Intensive Disabilities K-12
Ohio University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising
Private Consulting April 2014 - Present
Eye for Design March 2013 - May 2014
Nautica December 1999 - August 2001
Federated Merchandising Group December 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Styling, Fashion, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Furniture, Merchandising, Interior Design, Retail, Trend Forecasting, Furnishings, Microsoft Office, Store Management, Fabric Selection, Management, Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Customer Service, Sportswear
Education
Purdue University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Retail Management
Pavana USA, Inc 2009 - Present
Concepts in Time 2003 - 2008
M Z Berger 1998 - 2003
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Vendor Relations, Jewelry, Wholesale, Fashion, Sourcing, Advertising, sales, marketing, trade shows, Brand Development, Packaging, Watches, Private Label..., Sales, Marketing, Retail, Forecasting, Pricing, Creative Direction, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Trade Shows
Education
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising 1991 — 1995
BS, Retail Merchandising & Management
Iona College 1991 — 1993
Associate Degree, Retail Merchandising and Management
Kenneth Cole Productions May 2015 - Present
Tommy Bahama March 2005 - May 2015
Safilo May 2001 - February 2005
Federated Merchandising Group June 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Licensing, Product Development, Product Management, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Trend, Apparel, Sportswear, Wovens, Footwear, Fashion, Outerwear, Retail, Brand Development, Brand Management
Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Morgan Stanley September 2010 - Present
Morgan Stanley April 2003 - September 2010
Federated Merchandising Group March 2000 - March 2003
GMT Productions 2000 - 2002
Skills
Equities, Equity Research, Series 7, Series 63, Finance, Relationship Management, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Financial Analysis
Education
Ithaca College 1999 — 1999
Study Abroad - London Center, Theatre/Theater
The College of Santa Fe 1995 — 1999
BFA, Acting
SUNY New Paltz January 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant December 2014 - Present
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities July 2011 - December 2014
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities March 2008 - July 2011
The Research Foundation, State University of New York September 2006 - May 2007
LIM College June 2003 - June 2005
Federated Merchandising Group 1990 - 2003
Skills
Higher Education, Research, Data Analysis, Policy, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Higher Education..., Higher Education Policy, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Career Counseling, Event Planning, Teaching, Research Design, Project Management, Experiential Education, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Editing, SPSS, System Administration, College Teaching, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Leadership, Copy Editing, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Market Research, Statistics, Community Outreach, Social Media, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Budgets, Program Management, Student Affairs, Policy Analysis, PowerPoint, Education Policy, Survey Design and..., Career Planning and..., Budgeting
Education
State University of New York at Albany
M.S., Education
The College of William and Mary
B.A., English
FLOR 2011 - Present
Tripiland February 2005 - Present
Helen Keller International February 2010 - March 2011
Newmark Knight Frank May 2008 - June 2009
SmithKline Beecham November 1997 - January 2001
Bloomingdales July 1996 - November 1997
Federated Merchandising Group February 1995 - July 1996
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Management, Copywriting, Sales, Budgets, Research, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Project Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Networking
Education
Ohio University 1990 — 1994
BBA - Bachelor's in Business and BSC - Bachelor of Science in Communiation, Marketing and Interpersonal Communication
Brookfield Corporate Operations 2010 - Present
Brookfield Asset Management 2007 - 2010
Brookfield Properties 2004 - 2006
Brookfield Properties January 2002 - January 2004
Siebert Financial 2000 - 2002
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 2000
Education
Cornell University 1993 — 1997
Bachelors Degree
Marymount University August 2013 - Present
Univerisity of District of Columbia January 2013 - Present
Keeping You In Stitches - KYIS 2010 - Present
Baltimore City Community College February 2013 - August 2013
Under Armour April 2010 - January 2011
Polo Ralph Lauren July 2007 - 2010
Weeplay Kids December 2006 - July 2007
Phillips Van Heusen September 2004 - December 2006
VF Corporation December 2003 - September 2004
Federated Merchandising Group November 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Web PDM, Apparel, Garment Construction, Fashion Design, Fashion, pattermaking, Sewing, Education, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, AS400 system, Internet, Textiles, Wovens, Dresses, PDM, Sketching, Technical Design, Fit, Tech Packs
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2016
MFA, Fashion Design
Philadelphia University 1992 — 1999
B.S., Fashion Apparel Management minor: Technical Design
OnCourse Learning May 2015 - Present
Lee Hecht Harrison October 2011 - Present
Braiform 2008 - 2009
Lenox Group, Inc 1989 - 2007
State University College New York/ Fashion Institute of Technology 1988 - 1991
Donmoor, Inc 1986 - 1988
Federated Merchandising Group 1985 - 1986
May Merchandising Corp 1984 - 1985
Macy's East 1979 - 1984
JC Penney 1977 - 1979
Skills
Mentoring, Setting Priorities, Coaching, Business Planning, Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Product Development, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Sales Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Account Management, Budgeting, Team Building, Strategy, Budgets, Leadership, Training, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Retail, Management, Leadership Development, Time Management, Recruiting, Organizational..., Performance Management, Selling, Sourcing, Market Planning, Inventory Management
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta
BA, Spanish Liberal Arts
Perry Ellis International - @PEICorp May 2015 - Present
Perry Ellis International - @PEICorp April 2009 - April 2015
Columbia Sportswear June 2007 - April 2009
Puma SE October 2001 - June 2007
Federated Merchandising Group December 1997 - August 2001
Tantex Private Limited April 1992 - July 1996
Skills
Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Pre-production, Garment Costing, Apparel, Private Label, Wovens, Textiles, Production Management, Product Development, Business Management, Sourcing, Sportswear, Trims
Education
University of London 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic 1986 — 1988
Associate's Degree
nomad yard collectiv September 2014 - Present
oldnew collectiv January 2014 - Present
xoDVF December 2012 - Present
Fashion Empowering Women Foundation February 2007 - September 2012
Our Place, DC April 2009 - January 2011
NARCISSISM: the style & image network April 2005 - December 2010
Federated Merchandising Group February 2003 - January 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Philanthropy, International Relations, Fashion Marketing, Fashion, Community Organizing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Leadership, Brand Management, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Leadership Development, Program Management, Event Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Facebook, Television, Strategy, Public Relations, Budgets, Staff Development, Leadership, Editorial, Entertainment, Grants, Public Speaking
Education
The New School 2013 — 2014
Post Master's Certificate, Sustainable Strategies
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2005 — 2008
MBA, Management
Fashion Institute of Technology 2001 — 2003
Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing
Paint Branch High 1996 — 2000
Biology/Biological Sciences
Leon Max / maxstudio.com May 2014 - Present
Beyond Yoga September 2012 - April 2014
BCBG Max Azria March 2011 - September 2012
Guess? August 2010 - February 2011
lululemon athletica October 2009 - August 2010
lululemon athletica November 2008 - October 2009
Gramicci June 2008 - October 2008
eFashion Solutions January 2003 - February 2007
Coach January 2000 - January 2003
Federated Merchandising Group January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
E-commerce, Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Apparel, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Retail, Forecasting, Email Marketing, Leadership, Sales, SEM, Advertising, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Visual Merchandising, Product Development, Online Marketing, Sales Management, Assortment, Pricing, Merchandise Planning, Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Brand Development, Social Media, Product Management, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Footwear, Budgets, Profit, Trend, Textiles, Retail Buying
Education
New York University 1980 — 1984
Music
Besito Restaurant Group September 2006 - October 2013
Continental Photography Studios January 2001 - January 2006
Kozmo.com January 2000 - January 2001
Federated Merchandising Group January 1998 - January 2000
Ralph Lauren January 1996 - January 1997
Saks Fifth Avenue January 1993 - January 1996
Nautica Boys January 1993 - January 1995
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Marketing and Fashion Merchandising
Taylor, Gabby Skye, Julian Taylor and Danny & Nicole Dresses September 2012 - Present
Belk October 2000 - August 2012
CATHERINE'S August 1997 - October 2000
Federated Merchandising Group August 1994 - August 1997
Broadway Stores, Division of Carter, Haley, Hale August 1992 - August 1994
Kaufmanns 1977 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Sales Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Retail, Sales, Forecasting, Merchandising, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Private Label, Profit, Fashion, Trend Analysis
Education
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising
Sims Metal Management Limited June 2012 - April 2015
Axiom Services Group / Hedge Fund June 2008 - June 2012
Fashion Institute of Technology November 2007 - July 2008
St. Agatha Elementary School September 2006 - June 2007
Federated Merchandising Group January 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Meeting Planning, Communication, Project Management, Skilled Multi-tasker, Relationship Building, Planning & Execution of..., Graphic Design, Photography, Social Media, Blogging, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fabric Styling
Fashion Institute of Technology 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion Merchandise Management
Cablevision June 2004 - Present
Cablevision June 2003 - June 2004
Tidewater Consultants April 2003 - June 2003
MCI WorldCom September 2001 - July 2002
Federated Merchandising Group October 2000 - August 2001
Computer Associates January 1998 - October 2000
Computer Associates May 1994 - January 1998
IBM 1991 - May 1994
Skills
Access, Forecasting, Call Center, Call Centers, Human Resources, Management, PeopleSoft, Workforce Management, Telecommunications
Education
Dowling College 1998 — 1999
MBA, Finance
Saint John's University 1990 — 1994
BA, Business Administration
Plainview JFK
Interior Design Studio October 2003 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group September 1999 - July 2003
Skills
Trend Analysis, Interior Design, Small Business, Customer Service, Creativity, Project Management, Space-planning, Entrepreneurship, Renovation, Color Schemes, Window Treatments, Management, Apparel, Creative Direction, Custom Furniture, Drawing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Floor Plans, Furnishings, Furniture, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Sketching, Space planning, Styling, Textiles, Trend, Visual Merchandising
Education
Bowling Green State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Merchandising
Premier Exhibitions May 2013 - Present
Premier Exhibitions November 2012 - Present
National Basketball Association September 2009 - November 2012
Sports Museum of America October 2007 - February 2009
Kenneth Cole Productions January 2007 - October 2007
NY Jets March 2004 - December 2006
Federated Merchandising Group January 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Marketing, Event Management, Retail, Merchandising, New Business Development, Sales, Sports, Management, E-commerce, Sports Marketing, Leadership, Product Development
Education
Philadelphia University 1999 — 2001
B.S, Business and Fashion Merchandise
The Apparel Group July 2009 - Present
George J. Kunze Photography, Inc. 2010 - 2013
24 Seven Inc. 2009 - 2009
Isfel Co. October 2004 - June 2008
Federated Merchandising Group September 2001 - October 2004
Koret of California December 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Sketching, Wovens, InDesign, Flat Sketching, Flats, Mac, Layout, Textile Design, Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, Fashion Design, Painting, Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, Drawing, Embroidery, Garment Construction, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Screen Printing, Styling, Fashion Illustration, Graphics, Microsoft Office, Word, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Menswear, Excel, Art, Web PDM, Draping, Mood Boards, Sewing, Kaledo Print, Kaledo Weave, Trend, Pattern, Tech Packs, Knitwear
Education
Parsons School of Design 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Parsons School of Design 1987 — 1992
BFA, Fashion Design/ Psychology/Fine Arts
International School of Bangkok 1977 — 1984
High School
Seltre Group, LLC June 2015 - Present
Zappos Family of Companies 2010 - May 2015
Zappos Family of Companies July 2009 - May 2015
Zappos.com 2007 - 2010
Zappos.com 2006 - 2007
Zappos.com 2005 - 2006
Federated Merchandising Group 2002 - 2004
Tommy Hilfiger 1998 - 2002
Skills
Buying, Garment Construction, Merchandising, Fashion Design, Manufacturing, Team Management, Inventory Management, Real Estate, Sewing, Trend, Retail, Fashion Buying, Footwear, E-commerce, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Fashion, Marketing, Styling, Private Label
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Apparel Design
Brooks College 1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts, Fashion Design
Soheila Sharf Realty March 2013 - Present
Soheila Sharf Realty Inc March 2013 - Present
N.A.T. North American Tanning June 2006 - May 2012
Federated Merchandising Group 1999 - June 2005
Skills
Private Label, Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Trend, Product Marketing, Retail, Product Development, Textiles, Apparel, Product Management, Sportswear, Brand Management, Merchandising
Education
New York University 1995 — 1999
B.S., Marketing, Management
Great Neck North High School 1991 — 1995
SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence October 2014 - Present
Full Leverage, Inc. September 2008 - September 2014
Federated Merchandising Group September 2000 - April 2002
United Messaging December 1999 - July 2000
Williams Communications December 1997 - May 1999
Rehabilitation Network May 1997 - December 1997
Goodwill Industries July 1996 - May 1997
Specs Music 1991 - 1995
Skills
Human Resources, Payroll, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Sales, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Research, Performance Management, Coaching, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, PowerPoint, Employee Training, Marketing, Compensation & Benefits, IT Recruitment
Education
Florida State University 1995 — 1997
MS, Rehabilitative Services - Counseling Psychology
Florida State University 1993 — 1995
BA, Psychology
Polk State College 1991 — 1993
AA, English
Hunter Douglas North America August 2015 - Present
Fresh Produce Holdings LLC June 2014 - July 2015
Goldbug March 2012 - May 2014
Etcetera (Casuals Etcetera, Inc) April 2009 - February 2012
Voluntary Service Overseas January 2006 - December 2008
Savion / T.C. Sportswear 2004 - 2006
Robyn Meredith 2000 - 2003
Kazu 1998 - 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 1998
Lansdale Private Label Manufacturing 1996 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Intercultural..., Negotiation, Apparel, Fashion, Fashion Design, Wovens, Textiles, Fit, Styling, Trend, Trend Analysis, Sewing, Merchandising, Knitwear, Tech Packs, Pattern, Technical Design, Illustrator
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Design, Fashion Design, French
ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode
BFA, Fashion Design
Coach February 2010 - October 2011
Coach Inc. March 2009 - February 2010
Coach September 2007 - March 2009
Coach October 2006 - September 2007
Coach October 2005 - October 2006
Coach June 2002 - October 2005
Federated Merchandising Group June 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Merchandising, Pricing, Product Development, Handbags
Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management 1996 — 2000
BA, Marketing, Psychology
GIVENCHY December 2013 - Present
De Beers Diamond Jewellers May 2011 - Present
Juicy Couture May 2010 - May 2011
Juicy Couture May 2009 - May 2010
Polo Ralph Lauren December 2003 - March 2009
Polo Ralph Lauren June 2003 - December 2003
Federated Merchandising Group July 2001 - April 2003
May Department Stores - Filene's July 1993 - December 1999
Skills
Brand Management, Product Development, Strategy, Fashion, Merchandising, Apparel, Retail, Luxury Goods, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Footwear, E-commerce, Advertising, Trend, Sportswear, Denim, Brand Development, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Sales, Creative Direction, Public Relations, P&L Management, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Multi-channel Retail, Jewelry, Styling, Start-ups, Store Management, Fashion Design
Education
Harvard Business School 1999 — 2001
MBA
Brown University 1989 — 1993
BA, Literature
Chairs+Cups July 2013 - Present
IDSA (The Industrial Designers Society of America) November 2012 - Present
Inflatable Spaces, LLC. September 2012 - Present
Full Circle June 2012 - Present
Stellina Events November 2011 - January 2013
KAYU February 2012 - July 2012
Ralph Lauren Home December 2009 - November 2011
Bed, Bath & Beyond May 2005 - November 2009
Federated Merchandising Group April 2003 - May 2005
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. September 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Concept Design, CAD, Merchandising, Trend, Sketching, Private Events, Design Management, Concept Development, Design Production, Manufacturing Processes, Art Direction, Trend Analysis, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Brand Development, Packaging, Product Design, Branding & Identity, Design Strategy
Education
Pratt Institute 2005 — 2007
Masters, Design Management
Rhode Island School of Design 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design
Links Partners June 2013 - Present
Access Staffing January 2009 - June 2013
Boutique Agency in NJ 2004 - 2008
Federated Merchandising Group 2001 - 2004
Skills
Recruiting, Business Development, Editing, Product Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Negotiation, Event Planning, Litigation Support, Social Media, Financial Services, Contract Negotiation, Interviews, Public Speaking, Analysis
Education
Philadelphia University 1998 — 2001
The New Canaan Nature Center April 2012 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group November 1999 - December 2004
Federated Merchandising Group November 1999 - December 2000
YAR Communications June 1991 - March 1999
Skills
Project Management, Budgets, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Advertising
Education
Tulane University 1987 — 1991
BA, International Relations, English
Harvard University
International Relations and National Security Studies
Coach May 2014 - Present
Coach September 2009 - June 2014
Coach April 2008 - September 2009
Coach November 2002 - April 2008
Federated Merchandising Group February 1999 - November 2002
Delias 2000 - 2001
Bloomingdale's 1998 - 1999
Skills
Fashion, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Project Planning, Retail, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising
Education
Fordham University 1994 — 1998
Lisa Seigies Consulting, New York, NY April 2014 - Present
Forman Mills February 2015 - August 2015
Steele's, SR,TX, a division of Stage Stores May 2011 - April 2014
Ross Stores September 2005 - June 2010
Marchon Eyewear 2003 - 2005
Cablevision 2002 - 2002
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia 2000 - 2002
Federated Merchandising Group September 1985 - August 2000
Skills
Apparel, Assortment, Consumer Products, Fashion, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, P&L Management, Private Label, Product Development, Profit, Retail, Store Management, Training, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Brand Development, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, Income Statement, Management, Sales, Sales Management, Trend, CPFR, P, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Pricing, Strategy, Sourcing, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Team Building, Hiring, Customer Service, Sales Operations
Education
City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business 1980 — 1985
BBA
The Mary Louis Academy 1976 — 1980
Skinny's Cantina November 2011 - February 2014
SHI Restaurant & Bar Lounge April 2010 - December 2011
Dwell Studio 2008 - 2009
Macy's Merchandising Group 2006 - 2008
May Merchandising Company 2004 - 2006
Federated Merchandising Group 2001 - 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Fit, Fashion, Retail, Apparel, Fashion Design, Trend, Private Label, Sportswear, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Microsoft Excel, Social Media
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1994 — 1999
Dress Barn May 2008 - October 2014
aeropostale November 2003 - May 2008
work n' gear March 1999 - November 2003
The Casual Male Retail Group 1998 - 1999
Clarks Companies 1996 - 1998
Federated Merchandising Group April 1991 - June 1996
Macy's 1982 - 1991
Abraham and Straus August 1980 - 1982
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Footwear, Store Management, Retail, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Shoes, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, Forecasting, Styling, Trend, Driving Results, Product Development, E-commerce, Store Operations, Profit, Jewelry, CPFR, Loss Prevention, Wholesale, Sportswear, Inventory Control, POS, Income Statement, Retail Sales, Private Label, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Pricing, Hiring, New Store Openings, Multi-channel Retail, Sourcing, Sales, Fashion Design
Education
Fairfield University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
academy of our lady of good counsel 1972 — 1976
Revman International July 2012 - Present
Tarte, LLC January 2002 - Present
Springs Global February 2010 - June 2012
Victoria Classics February 2006 - December 2009
WestPoint Home January 2003 - February 2006
Associated Merchandising Corporation July 1999 - December 2002
Frederick Atkins March 1998 - July 1999
Federated Merchandising Group October 1997 - February 1998
Federated Merchandising Group April 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Sourcing, Product Development, Import, Glass, Textiles, Crystal, Ceramics, Silver, Merchandising, Sales, Fashion, Product Management, Management, Retail, Packaging, Global Sourcing, Styling, Ceramic, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Apparel, Wovens, Brand Management, Sales Management, Marketing, Pricing, Negotiation, Private Label, Brand Development, Textile Design, Textile Industry, Creative Direction
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Marketing
Manhattanville College 1989 — 1990
Perfect Presents and Papers April 2009 - Present
South Bay Apparel - Manufacturing February 2005 - March 2008
Aeropostale February 2003 - February 2005
Federated Merchandising Group September 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Business Analysis, Customer Service, Merchandising, Project Management, Inventory Management, Retail Replenishment, SKU Management, Stationery, Apparel, Custom Invitations
Education
Syracuse University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel and Textiles
Teroforma 2007 - Present
Things Remembered 2005 - 2006
Russ Berrie March 2004 - May 2005
The American Museum of Natural History March 1999 - February 2004
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 1999
Education
Salve Regina University 1976 — 1980
Macy's February 2015 - Present
Macy's January 2013 - Present
Macy's Merchandising Group February 2010 - January 2013
Tillerman USA April 2009 - February 2010
Marc Ecko Enterprises July 2008 - January 2009
Macy's Merchandising Group 2007 - 2008
Federated Merchandising Group 2002 - 2007
Lord and Taylor November 1995 - July 2002
Abraham & Strauss July 1993 - November 1995
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Fashion, Wholesale, Trend, Private Label, Textiles, Retail, Brand Development, Product Development, Brand Management, Sportswear, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Sales, Retail Buying, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Retail Marketing, Brand Awareness, Luxury Goods, Inventory Management, Strategy, Denim, Forecasting, Sourcing, Pricing, Wovens, Leadership, E-commerce, P&L Management, Outerwear, Multi-channel Retail, Footwear, Global Sourcing, Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Profit, Store Management, Trade Shows, P&L, Competitive Analysis
Education
Fairfield University 1989 — 1993
BS, Marketing and Management
Belk June 2011 - Present
Margaritaville Merchandising August 2010 - June 2011
Bealls Inc. September 2005 - July 2010
Goody's Family Clothing 2001 - 2005
Federated Merchandising Group June 2000 - March 2001
Skills
Trend Analysis, Apparel, Trend, Merchandising, Fashion, Fashion Design, Textiles, Private Label, Tech Packs, Wovens, Fit, Product Development, Retail Buying, Knitwear, Driving Results, Sweaters, Denim, Assortment, Sportswear, Brand Development, Brand Management, Outerwear, Technical Design, Textile Design, Trend Forecasting, Visual Merchandising
Education
Florida State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design
Talbots October 2013 - Present
Coach November 2003 - October 2013
Victoria's Secret Beauty 1999 - November 2003
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 1999
Limitedbrands, Inc. 1988 - 1997
Skills
Retail, Forecasting, Finance, Merchandising, Financial Reporting, Team Building, Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Planning, P&L, Store Management, P&L Management
Education
Miami University 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
PFP Services October 2011 - June 2012
New York Life Insurance Company November 2010 - October 2011
Combined Insurance June 2010 - November 2010
Macy's Department Stores June 2009 - March 2010
Parigi Group Ltd December 2005 - May 2009
Notations Clothing Co March 2005 - December 2005
Federated Merchandising Group June 2003 - March 2005
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1999 — 2003
BS, Fashion Merchandising Management
Marketing EDGE (formerly Direct Marketing Educational Foundation) August 2007 - Present
Bookspan 2001 - 2007
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 2001
Skills
Program Management, Program Development, Human Resources, Strategy, Nonprofits, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Northeastern University 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Behavior Studies
University of New Hampshire 1984 — 1989
Bachelors, Hotel Administration, French Literature
QualityHealth August 2003 - February 2011
Netcreations 2000 - 2003
Springs Industries 1999 - 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1996 - 1999
Skills
Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, SEM, Sales
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1992 — 1996
BS, Marketing/Merchandising
2(X)IST February 2014 - Present
Calvin Klein November 2012 - June 2013
Warnaco December 2010 - November 2012
Delta Galil May 2010 - November 2010
Warnaco March 2005 - January 2010
Liz Claiborne 2004 - 2005
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 2003
Ann Taylor 1995 - 1998
Skills
Apparel, Underwear, Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Sleepwear, Wholesale, Sportswear, Management, Leadership, Wovens, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Fit, Cross-functional Team..., Knitwear, Merchandise Planning
Education
Lehigh University 1988 — 1992
BA, History
High School
High School
PRATT INSTITUTE August 2014 - Present
Teroforma March 2011 - Present
Dana D'Amico Industrial Design January 2011 - Present
Rhode Island School of Design September 2010 - Present
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia 2009 - 2010
Calvin Klein 2004 - 2008
federated merchandising group 2003 - 2004
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Skills
Concept Development, Sketching, Industrial Design, Design Thinking, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, User-centered Design, Experience Design, Product Design, Model Making, Interaction Design, Design Management, Concept Generation, Rendering, Sketchbook Pro, Rhino, Concept Design, User Research, Furniture, Visual Communication
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), industrial design
Pilchuck
Glass
Sean John 2004 - Present
F.M.G 1996 - 1999
Federated Merchandising Group 1993 - 1995
Macy Product Development 1987 - 1992
Skills
Sportswear, Knitwear, Draping, Outerwear, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Denim, Wovens, Fit, Apparel, Retail, Fitting, Fashion, Sewing, Sweaters, Technical Design, Tops
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Fashion Institute of Technology
School of Visual Arts
Stony Brook Medicine/ North Shore Manhasset December 2013 - Present
Various November 2003 - July 2011
Lord & Taylor March 1999 - November 2003
Federated Merchandising Group February 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Product Development, Merchandising, Private Label, Sales, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Fashion, Retail, Wholesale, Textiles, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Inventory Management, Assortment, Brand Development, Global Sourcing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
BS
Adelphi University 2012 — 2013
BS
Plainfield Public Library 2006 - Present
Jacques Moret 2003 - 2005
Federated Merchandising Group January 1997 - November 2002
Marshall Field's June 1994 - January 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Library, Trend Analysis, Research, Data Analysis
Education
Rutgers University 2009 — 2011
MLIS, Library and Information Science
The University of Chicago 1985 — 1989
BA, Sociology
Mamiye Brothers Merchandise ManagerMacy's Merchandising Group1998 - 2005
Federated Merchandising Group 1997 - 2005
Abraham & Straus 1984 - 1994
Skills
Trend Analysis, Merchandising
Education
Cornell University 1980 — 1984
Federated July 1994 - October 1998
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1998
R.H. Macy & Co 1994 - 1998
Macy's Merchandising Group 1993 - 1998
Federated Department Stores/Macy's 1993 - 1998
Macy's Product Development January 1993 - July 1994
Macy's September 1980 - December 1992
Skills
Retail, Sourcing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Team Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Sara Feinberg Fashion Stylist January 2007 - Present
Sara Feinberg Fashion Stylist & Personal Shopper January 2005 - Present
Tart Collections January 2008 - June 2008
Sara Feinberg April 2002 - March 2008
Betsey Johnson 2000 - 2002
Elie Tahari 1998 - 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 1999
Skills
Fashion Design, Apparel, Wovens, Sportswear, Trims, Leather, Styling, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Illustrator, Tech Packs, Draping, Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, InDesign, Sewing, Photoshop, Mood Boards, Sweaters, Graphic Design
Education
Polimoda 1997 — 1998
Fashion Design, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 1996 — 1998
University of California, Los Angeles 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, World Arts + Cultures and Dance
Greater New York City Area Senior Director of Field Visual MerchandisingTalbotsApril 2010 - February 2013
Freelance Creative Consultant September 2009 - April 2010
Forever 21 June 2005 - March 2009
Forever21 June 2005 - March 2009
Federated Merchandising Group 1999 - 2003
gap 1992 - 1997
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail, Interior Design, Window, Trend Analysis, Store Design, Merchandising, Trend, Stores, Styling, Retail Management, Visual, Fashion, Apparel, Fashion Design, Visual Communication, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Layout, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Brand Development, Event Planning, InDesign, Painting, Scheduling, PowerPoint, Word, Photography, Outlook, Excel, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Production, Graphic Design, Budgeting, Art, Event Management, In-store, Planning, Product Development, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Coordination, Coaching, Space Planning, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Promotions, Inventory Management
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1990 — 1992
Design/ Merchandising
University at Buffalo 1986 — 1990
SugarJam Cookies, LLC November 2011 - Present
SugarJam Cookies November 2011 - July 2014
First Service Networks, Inc February 2011 - December 2011
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc (ICE) September 2006 - January 2011
Action Performance Companies Inc July 2002 - May 2006
Federated Merchandising Group August 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Tactical Management &..., •Key Account..., Project Management, Customer Retention, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales, Training, Email Marketing, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Management, Strategy, Leadership, Account Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Advertising, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Event Planning, Selling
Education
City University of New York City College 1994 — 1998
BS, Elementary Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College 1993 — 1995
AAS, Early Childhood Education
Nike September 2013 - Present
Parsons School of Design August 2009 - January 2014
Sigrid Olsen March 2007 - March 2008
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Mexx 2003 - 2007
Aeropostale 2000 - 2003
Aries Apparel- Brooks Brothers Golf 2000 - 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1996 - 2000
Dillards 1992 - 1996
Skills
Trend Analysis, Fashion, Fashion Design, Higher Education, Marketing, Marketing Management, Merchandising, Retail Buying, Apparel, Retail, Textiles, Styling
Education
John Carroll University 1988 — 1992
World Kitchen January 2012 - Present
World Kitchen, LLC August 2011 - January 2012
MJC International April 2007 - August 2011
ISACO International January 2005 - May 2007
Macy's May 1999 - June 2005
Burdines Department stores June 2003 - January 2005
Burdines Department stores May 1999 - June 2003
Federated Merchandising Group August 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Inventory Management, CPFR, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Open to Buy Management, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Multi-channel Retail, Footwear, Purchasing, Supplier Negotiation, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Merchandising, Trend, Global Sourcing, Trend Forecasting, Textiles, Styling, Product Assortment..., Shoes, Sportswear, Management, Denim, Sales, Retail Marketing, Brand Development, P, Wholesale, Driving Results, Business Strategy, Analysis, Fashion Design, Profit, Knitwear, Wovens, Product Launch, Fashion Shows, Product Innovation, Vendor Management, Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting
Education
State University of New York / Fashion Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Associate of Arts, Fashion Buying and Merchandising
State University of New York / State College at Buffalo 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Buying and Merchandising
State University of New York at Buffalo 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Merchandising and Buying Operations
Kayser-Roth Corporation 2015 - Present
BedStü - Evolutions Footwear June 2014 - December 2014
Clear-Media November 2010 - June 2014
Macy's Merchandising Group April 2006 - November 2010
FEDERATED CORPORATE MARKETING October 2003 - April 2006
Federated Merchandising Group January 2000 - January 2003
BLOOMINGDALES January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Brand Development, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Video Production, Retail, Product Management, Marketing, Video, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Illustrator
Education
Hofstra University
BBA, Marketing
The MightyGroup October 2002 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue August 1999 - June 2002
Federated Merchandising Group January 1998 - July 1999
Ann Taylor Retail June 1996 - January 1998
OEM Component Parts, Inc. August 1992 - June 1996
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Sales, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Online Advertising, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
Northern Illinois University 1988 — 1992
BS, Fashion Merchandising, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Jacmel Jewelry March 2015 - Present
Jacmel Jewelry 2014 - Present
American Gold and Diamond Buyers May 2010 - December 2013
American Gold & Diamond Buyers May 2009 - May 2010
Self Employed January 2005 - April 2009
Terrie O'Connor Realtors March 2006 - 2008
Saks Fifth Avenue September 2003 - September 2004
Federated Merchandising Group February 1989 - November 2001
Skills
Demand Planning, Management, Leadership, Retail, Strategic Planning, Sales, Product Development, Vendor Relationships, Team Building, Negotiation, Purchasing, Budgets, P&L, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Florida 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Mini MBA, Digital Marketing
Malibu Design Group September 2007 - Present
Maillot Baltex May 2006 - September 2007
Liz Claiborne July 2004 - May 2006
Macy's March 2003 - July 2004
Federated Merchandising Group June 2001 - March 2003
Federated Merchandising Group September 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Retail, Private Label, Sales, Merchandising, Wholesale, Sportswear, Selling, Fashion, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Trend Analysis
Education
Florida State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Town and Country Living April 2014 - Present
DWI Holdings May 2013 - March 2014
Revman International May 2010 - May 2013
Welspun, USA July 2008 - May 2010
W-C Designs March 2003 - May 2008
Newport News/The Spiegel Group 1998 - 2002
Federated Merchandising Group April 1991 - March 1998
Skills
Brand Management, Trend, Textiles, Apparel, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Sales, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Retail, Private Label, Fashion, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Consumer Products
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S.
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
BS
Independent Industry Consultant November 2012 - Present
Soma Intimates January 2010 - October 2012
Vanity Fair Brands August 2000 - January 2010
VF Intimates 2000 - January 2010
Hanesbrands Inc. 1997 - 2000
Donna Karan Intimates 1990 - 1997
Federated Merchandising Group 1983 - 1986
Jordan Marsh 1976 - 1983
Skills
Team Leadership, Sourcing, Brand Management, Start-ups, Product Development, Merchandising, Apparel, Retail, Fashion, Management, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Negotiation, Private Label, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, Sales, New Business Development, Trend, Fitting, Denim, Sportswear, Wholesale, Purchasing, Forecasting, Fit, Leadership, Fashion Design, Footwear, Global Sourcing, Trend Forecasting, Underwear, Knitwear, Tech Packs, Wovens, Technical Design, Assortment, Styling, Sewing, Merchandise Planning, Outerwear, Multi-channel Retail, Brand Development, CPFR, Handbags, Inventory Management, Fashion Buying, Store Management, Pricing
Education
Simmons College
BA, Management, Finance and Retail
Simmons College
Club Monaco June 2006 - Present
club monaco 2006 - 2007
chaus 2005 - 2006
federated merchandising group 2002 - 2005
macys merchandising group 2002 - 2005
Macy's Merchandising Group 2002 - 2005
leslie fay 2002 - 2002
golden touch 2002 - 2002
Skills
Sweaters, Styling, Draping, Knitwear, Technical Design, WebPDM, Tech Packs, Fashion Design, Fitting, Fit
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1995 — 2002
aas,ba, fashion design, production mgmt
L'Oréal June 2013 - Present
L'Oréal August 2012 - June 2013
L'Oreal April 2006 - July 2012
Federated Merchandising Group June 2003 - April 2006
The Doneger Group June 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Retail, Apparel, Cosmetics, Beauty, Styling, Product Development, Brand Management, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Brand Development, Beauty Industry, Consumer Products, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Luxury Goods, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Sales
Education
University of Delaware 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology 2001 — 2002
Associates Degree, Fashion Management
Paris American Academy
Mothers Work, Inc. September 2004 - July 2008
The Cayre Group September 2003 - April 2004
Federated Merchandising Group July 2001 - September 2003
Catherines Stores Corporation December 1999 - June 2001
Lansdale Manufacturing, Inc 1996 - 1999
Phillips Van Heusen 1992 - 1996
Daniel Caron, Ltd 1986 - 1992
Education
Parsons School of Design 1977 — 1981
BFA, Fashion Design
Macy's June 2009 - Present
Macy's Inc 2004 - June 2009
Macy's Merchandising Group 2000 - 2004
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 2000
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation 1980 - 1998
Skills
Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Risk Assessment, Disaster Recovery, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Expense Management, Budgets, Contingency Planning, Preparedness, Life Safety Planning, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Management, Security, Time Management, Security Management, Leadership, Government, Physical Security, Business Continuity..., Project Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Retail
Education
New York University 2003 — 2006
facility management, business continuity
Farmingdale State College 1973 — 1975
business
JCPenney September 2015 - Present
JCPenney May 2014 - September 2015
JCPenney April 2010 - May 2014
JCPenney October 2008 - April 2010
JCPenney October 2006 - October 2008
Federated Merchandising Group February 2003 - September 2004
Bed Bath & Beyond February 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Big Box, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Associate Development, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Apparel, New Store Openings, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Trend Analysis, Sales Management, POS, Driving Results, Employee Training, District Management, Leadership, Hiring, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Management, Multi-Unit Management, Multi-unit, Profit, New Store Development, Retail, Recruiting, Store Operations, Training
Education
Stony Brook University 1993 — 1996
Business Administration and Management, General
Dowling College 1992 — 1993
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Banana Republic April 2012 - March 2015
Polo Ralph Lauren August 2005 - April 2012
Tommy Hilfiger 1998 - 2005
Talbots November 1997 - August 1998
Federated Merchandising Group August 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Textiles, Sportswear, Wovens, Apparel, Trend, Sweaters, Fashion, Denim, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Cut & Sew, Brand Development, Knitwear, Private Label, Retail, Tech Packs, Fashion Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Quest Service Group September 2007 - Present
Quest Service Group, Gerstman Group September 2007 - Present
MCG Connect January 2006 - May 2007
National In Store April 2001 - December 2005
National Marketing Services November 1996 - September 2000
Federated Merchandising Group April 1989 - November 1996
Allied Stores Marketing Corporation 1971 - 1986
Allied Stores 1970 - 1986
Education
City University of New York 1960 — 1964
BA, History
Costco Wholesale March 2008 - Present
Samsonite March 2006 - March 2007
Macy's August 2005 - March 2006
Federated Merchandising Group April 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Account Management, Merchandising, Retail, Sales Management, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction
Education
North Seattle Community College
Associate of Arts
Sure Fit Inc. January 2015 - Present
ExCell Home Fashions, Croscill Home, Glenoit, LLC 2000 - 2014
Designers' Collection Inc. aka Audrey 1996 - 1999
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1996
Skills
Merchandising, Textiles, Retail, Sales, Private Label, Fashion, Forecasting, Account Management, Wholesale, Customer Service, Merchandise Planning, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, New Business Development, Furniture, Sourcing
Education
Northampton Community College 1973 — 1974
Business
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1971 — 1973
Sociology & Psychology
344PM, LLC November 2013 - Present
Retail Therapy Couch January 2010 - November 2013
Macy's Merchandising Group March 2005 - November 2008
Macy's East July 2002 - March 2005
Federated Merchandising Group 1999 - 2002
Federated Merchandising Group 1996 - 1999
Federated Department Stores June 1994 - 1996
Skills
Apparel, Trend, Fashion, Sportswear, Merchandising, Retail, Sourcing, Private Label, Footwear, Wovens, Sales, Profit, Product Development, Shoes, Leadership, Visual Merchandising
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1990 — 1994
BA, Economics and Political Science
Macy's Merchandising Group July 2001 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group 2001 - Present
Liz Claiborne kids 2000 - 2001
Little Me , The Schwab Company 1997 - 2000
Skills
Trend Research, Fashion Design, Sketching, Technical Design, Illustration, Private Label, Design Direction, Concept Design, Garment Construction, Mood Boards, Pattern Design, Fitting, Costume Design, Draping, Trend, Outerwear, Trend Analysis, Fashion Illustration, Wovens
Education
Odessa College of Theatrical Arts & Stage Design 1974 — 1979
BA, Costume Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Steve Madden February 2015 - Present
Steve Madden March 2014 - January 2015
JRP Group, Inc October 2013 - March 2014
Macys.com April 2013 - September 2013
Macys.com October 2010 - April 2013
Macy's April 2009 - October 2010
Macy's December 2006 - April 2009
Macy's March 2003 - December 2006
Federated Merchandising Group May 2001 - March 2003
Bloomingdale's July 1998 - October 2000
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Trend Analysis, Assortment, Product Development, Leadership, Apparel, E-commerce, Merchandise Planning, Forecasting, Pricing, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Marketing, Sourcing, Project Planning, Private Label, Profit
Education
City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business 1999 — 2001
Finance & Investments
Binghamton University - School of Management 1992 — 1995
Finance
TRUNK Brooklyn October 2009 - Present
radkadesign January 2004 - Present
Coach 2013 - 2013
The Limited 2011 - 2012
Li & Fung USA April 2010 - December 2010
Ralsey Group 2004 - 2008
Federated Merchandising Group 2004 - 2004
New York & Co. 2001 - 2003
Calvin Klein Jeans 2000 - 2001
Delias 1998 - 2000
Skills
Sweaters, Tech Packs, Cut & Sew, Wovens, Sportswear, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Fashion Design, Sewing, Illustrator, Fit, Fitting, Knitwear, Mood Boards, Trend, Pattern
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1997 — 1997
Fashion Design
Louisiana State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Fashion Design
Sydney Brown, LLC November 2013 - Present
Ba.Ha Consulting Group May 2011 - Present
Athleta February 2003 - August 2004
Biobottoms 1996 - 2000
Mervyns 1991 - 1996
J.Crew 1989 - 1990
Federated Merchandising Group 1986 - 1989
Carter Hawley Hale Merchandising Services 1983 - 1986
Bloomingdales 1978 - 1983
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Forecasting, Catalogs, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Management, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Footwear, Fashion Design, Brand Development
Education
College of New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Parsons School of Design
LivingSocial April 2011 - Present
LivingSocial October 2010 - April 2011
LivingSocial July 2010 - October 2010
Pacific Trade International 2007 - 2009
Lantis Eyewear 1997 - 2001
Federated Merchandising Group 1994 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Cold Calling, Merchandising, Advertising Sales, New Business Development, Advertising, Social Media
Education
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
BS, Clothing and Textiles
Urban Outfitters May 2013 - Present
Dansko December 2011 - May 2013
Lilly Pulitzer October 2010 - November 2011
Urban Outfitters Inc July 2001 - September 2010
Destination Maternity Corporation January 1999 - October 2000
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - 1998
Skills
Wovens, Web PDM, Garment Construction, Apparel, Fit, Panjiva, Knits, Sweaters, Cost Engineering, Accessories (bags,..., Apparel Sourcing, Wholesale, Retail, Negotiation, New vendor onboarding, Competitor research, Component costing, Strategic Sourcing, Capacity planning, Production planning, Product compliance, Raw materials management, Visual Merchandising
Education
Philadelphia University 1996 — 1998
M.S Fashion Apparel Studies, Marketing
Bangalore University
BA, Economics, English, Sociology
Macy's Merchandising Group March 2013 - Present
Macy's Merchandising Group September 2009 - Present
Macy's Merchandising Group April 2003 - September 2009
Federated Merchandising Group/Macys April 1999 - April 2003
Federated Merchandising Group April 1984 - April 1999
Macy's May 1983 - April 1984
Bambergers 1976 - 1983
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies- Douglass College
Blue Stem - Blair, LLC January 2010 - Present
Blair, LLC August 2000 - December 2009
Gantos Inc October 1996 - March 2000
Casual Corner Group January 1993 - October 1996
Associated Merchandising Corp February 1991 - January 1993
Federated Merchandising Group June 1987 - February 1991
Skills
Apparel, Technical Design, Merchandising, Fashion, Private Label, Trend, Sportswear, Product Development, Fashion Design, Knitwear, Textiles, Styling, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing
Education
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 1983 — 1987
BS, Clothing and Textiles
Essendant August 2009 - Present
TW Metals November 2003 - February 2009
Weber-Stephen Products November 1996 - August 2003
JC Penney 1989 - 1996
Federated Merchandising Group 1983 - 1988
Skills
Sales Operations, B2B, Pricing, Purchasing, Sales Management, Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Sales, Vendor Contracts, Key Account..., Customer Support
Education
Harper College
AA, Business
Self-Employed Designer/Artist August 2008 - Present
Celebrity International, Inc. 2002 - August 2008
Federated Merchandising Group 1999 - 2002
Mattel 1997 - 1999
Emanuel/Emanuel Ungaro 1995 - 1997
Skills
Childrenswear, Apparel, Sketching, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Graphic Design, Dresses, Illustrator, Textiles, Illustration, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Logo Design, Concept Development, Art Direction, Photoshop, Graphics, Concept Design, Brand Development
Education
Parsons School of Design 1992 — 1994
BFA, Fashion Design
Nassau Community College 1989 — 1992
AAS, Fashion Design
Armadani May 2013 - Present
Ambras Fine Jewelry Inc December 2012 - April 2013
Oro Alexander Inc. November 2011 - September 2012
MJJ BRILLIANT July 2007 - April 2011
MJJ Brilliant June 2007 - April 2011
Federated Merchandising Group February 2007 - June 2007
Federated Merchandising Group June 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail, Sourcing, Sales, Styling, Marketing, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Sales Operations, Event Planning, Public Relations, Jewelry, Business Strategy, Apparel, Fashion, Management, Merchandising
Education
American University 2001 — 2005
BA, Communication/ Sociology
The American University School of Communication 2001 — 2005
BA, Public Communications and Sociology
American University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Macy's Merchandising Group July 2002 - May 2007
Macy's June 2002 - May 2007
Macy's June 2002 - May 2007
Talbot's Product Development December 2000 - June 2002
Federated Merchandising Group September 1998 - December 2000
Burdines September 1997 - September 1998
Federated Merchandising Group June 1996 - September 1997
Nine-West Group, Inc., Accessories Division April 1995 - May 1996
Nine West Group, Inc., Shoe Division August 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Fashion, Management, Merchandising, Merchandise
Education
University at Albany, SUNY 1988 — 1991
BA, Communications, Business, Italian
University at Albany, SUNY
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona October 2013 - July 2015
Hi-Health Corporation 2009 - 2012
First Arizona Title Agency November 2004 - July 2009
Federated Merchandising Group April 1996 - October 2004
Virginia Specialty Stores February 1994 - January 1996
Philip Morris International February 1992 - December 1993
Education
Metropolitan College of New York 2000 — 2001
Mater of Science, Administration
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Fashion Merchandising
AmeriCo Group Inc January 2015 - Present
AmeriCo Group Inc July 2009 - December 2014
AmeriCo Group Inc January 2000 - June 2009
Ecko Unlimited July 1999 - December 2000
Federated Merchandising Group January 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Trend Analysis, Retail, Private Label, Product Development, Apparel, Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sportswear, Wholesale, Microsoft Excel, Management, Customer Service
Education
Penn State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Liz Claiborne August 2002 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group 1998 - August 2002
Liz Claiborne 1997 - 1998
One Step Up 1995 - 1997
Haddad Brands 1994 - 1995
Backyard Boys a.k.a. Dilletto 1993 - 1994
RBS Fabrics 1990 - 1993
Skills
Sweaters, Tech Packs, Knitwear, Fit, Technical Design, Outerwear, Draping, Fitting, Wovens, Sportswear, Pattern, WebPDM
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1996 — 1997
AAS, Patternmaking Technology
High School of Fashion Industries 1987 — 1991
Regents Diploma, Fashion Design
Federated Merchandising Group 2003 - March 2010
American Express Financial Advisors 2002 - 2003
DSO Fluid Handling Company, Inc. 1999 - 2002
The Balson Hercules Group, Ltd. 1991 - 1999
Education
University of Bridgeport 1985 — 1989
BS, Textile Marketing & Fashion Merchandising
Brigham and Women's Hospital December 2008 - Present
Massachusetts General Hospital July 2008 - December 2008
Massachusetts General Hospital August 2002 - June 2008
Federated Merchandising Group January 1998 - January 2002
James Cox Gallery January 1996 - January 1998
State University New Paltz January 1996 - September 1996
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Travel Arrangements, Database Administration, Customer Service, Administrative..., Supervising, Bookkeeping, Nonprofits, Social Media, Event Planning, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Psychology, Client Confidentiality, Research, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Healthcare, Fundraising
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
American Greetings October 2004 - November 2005
Federated Merchandising Group October 2002 - August 2004
Lord & Taylor June 2000 - October 2002
Education
Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics 1996 — 2000
BS, Marketing
Immaculata High School 1992 — 1996
All About Kids April 2008 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group May 1995 - August 2004
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associates, Business
Rashti and Rashti November 2012 - Present
Rashti and Rashti April 2005 - Present
B. Robinson Optical/Legacie Accessories May 2004 - April 2005
Betesh Group July 2002 - May 2004
Federated Merchandising Group May 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Product Development, Apparel, Management, Trend Analysis, Sales, Packaging, Product Management, Retail, Textiles, Fashion, Private Label, Pricing, Creative Direction, Project Planning, Negotiation
Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Avaniim August 2009 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group 2000 - 2009
Macy's September 1993 - June 2000
Private Brands June 1987 - July 1993
Skills
Jewelry Design, Fashion, Apparel, Trend, Fashion Design, Technical and creative, Styling, Pattern, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Fit, self motivated, Independent Thinking, Business Model..., Problem Solving, excellent personal..., hand on, Strategic Leadership
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1987 — 1989
Fashion/Apparel Design
Tel-Aviv univ 1980 — 1983
BA in fine arts
Acumen International June 1985 - June 2011
Federated Merchandising Group February 1980 - September 1986
Skills
REO, Short Sales, Investors, Foreclosures, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Residential Homes, First Time Home Buyers, Condos, Real Estate, Luxury, Buyer Representation, Listings, New Home Sales, Townhomes, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Pepperdine University 1974 — 1975
MBA
Washington State University 1965 — 1967
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine Arts, Education
Camuto Group October 2012 - Present
Macy's July 2009 - April 2012
Pentland Brands February 2008 - July 2009
PVH December 2006 - January 2008
Superba, Inc. February 2004 - December 2006
Macy's February 2003 - February 2004
Federated Merchandising Group August 2002 - February 2003
Kaufmann's Department Stores 2001 - 2002
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Assortment, Fashion Buying, Footwear, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Private Label, Product Development, Project Planning, Retail, Retail Buying, Sales, Sportswear, Store Management, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis
Education
Miami University Dolibois European Center Luxembourg 1999 — 2000
International Studies
Miami University 1996 — 2000
B.A., International Studies, European Area Studies, German
Paper cut Clothing Inc. September 2014 - Present
Sport-Elle INC. 2013 - 2014
Hangzhou China-Ladies Sportswear 2011 - 2013
Salty, Inc. October 2006 - September 2010
INTERTEX APPARAEL July 2005 - August 2006
TAHARI March 2005 - July 2005
The Limited July 2001 - August 2004
Federated Merchandising Group October 1999 - January 2001
CHAUS April 1998 - October 1999
TROPIC-TEX INT. INC April 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Technical Design, Wovens, Cut & Sew, Sweaters, Pattern Making, Apparel, Textiles, Knitwear, Fit, Pattern, Fashion
Education
Fashion Institue of Technology
Patternmaker
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate Degree, Patternmaking Technology
TOWN & COUNTRY LIVING March 1998 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group 1996 - 1998
Education
Columbia University Teachers College 1971 — 1972
MA
Connecticut College 1967 — 1971
BA, English
CYVSA International February 2010 - September 2011
Cabi Developers, LLC September 2006 - March 2009
Federated Merchandising Group - New York, NY November 2000 - September 2004
Federated Merchandising Group May 1999 - November 2000
Federated Merchandising Group February 1998 - May 1999
Federated Merchandising Group June 1996 - February 1998
Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Harrods 2001 - 2003
Federated Merchandising Group 1999 - 2000
Lerners LLP 1997 - 1999
Skills
Luxury Goods, Product Development
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Merchandising and Management
The University of Western Ontario
Master of Arts (MA)
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
WhelanScott Asset Management December 2014 - Present
Deb Shops, Inc. September 2013 - June 2014
Dress Barn 2010 - 2013
Dress Barn October 2001 - February 2010
Federated Merchandising Group April 2001 - October 2001
Sterns/Federated Dept Stores February 1996 - March 2001
May Merchandising Company August 1985 - September 1993
Skills
Strong computer skills..., for platform and..., Sportswear, Sourcing, Product Development, Merchandising, Trend, Forecasting, Private Label, E-commerce, Wovens, Retail, Multi-channel Retail, Business Analysis, Fashion Buying, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Fashion
Education
American University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ariela-Alpha International March 2000 - Present
Federated Merchandising Group September 1993 - March 2000
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1987 — 1991
Associate's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication