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Designer / Operations Support

Dickman Construction

Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)

Residential contractor supporting multiple active projects.Lead client consultations, proposals, and contract closingsCollaborate with builders to ensure measurement accuracy and execution precisionManage vendor relationships, procurement coordination, and project timelinesSupport change documentation, pricing adjustments, and scope modificationsMaintain consistent follow-up with subcontractors to prevent delays and close open itemsPartner with leadership to improve operational processes and scalabilityStrengthened operational discipline through detailed coordination, documentation oversight, and issue resolution.

District Manager, Wholesale Field

PVH Corp.

Jun 2019 - Nov 2023 (4 years 6 months)

Led field execution supporting over 300 retail locations, generating $80M+ annually. Managed a team of field merchandise coordinators and third-party merchandisers across multiple territories.Supported brands include Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, Michael Kors, Van Heusen, Izod, Bass, Arrow, Geoffrey Beene, and SpeedoRetail partners included Macy's, Kohl's, JCPenney, Men's Warehouse, Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, and Academy Sports + Outdoors.Conducted strategic field visits and virtual audits to verify merchandising standards and executionHeld teams accountable through structured follow-up and territory performance trackingAnalyzed weekly and monthly sales reports to identify underperforming doors and corrective a

Senior Associate Buyer

Houzz

Apr 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Managed $40M in annual e-commerce sales volume with direct responsibility for margin performance at the category and vendor level.Sourced and onboarded new vendors to expand product assortmentConducted market research to identify growth opportunities and high-potential brandsDeveloped and executed margin optimization strategiesLed training for buying coordinators and mentored assistant/associate buyersSecured key furniture brands that drove significant incremental volumeStrengthened analytical discipline and category-level performance management in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Merchandise Coordinator

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

Jul 2011 - Mar 2018 (6 years 9 months)

Supported Levi's® and Dockers® performance across Macy's, JCPenney, and Kohl's locations. Progressed into responsibilities similar to a district manager, managing a team of six across two states.Conducted store visits to audit merchandising, promotional execution, and floor placementSurpassed annual sales goals by 3%-7% in high-volume storesLed large-scale shop installations and floor reconfigurationsNegotiated additional floor space to drive brand visibility and salesAnalyzed district-level performance to identify growth opportunitiesProvided leadership and training to merchandising teamsConsistently met or exceeded sales goals from 2011–2017 through disciplined execution and follow-up.

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Progressed from Merchant Technology Assistant to Buyer, Account Manager, and Store Manager

Macy's | Sears | Gottschalks | Fifth Sun | Envy Fine Clothing

Jan 2002 - Jan 2011 (9 years 1 month)

Built foundation in merchandising, buying, store operations, and team leadershipManaged inventory flow, vendor relationships, and visual executionDrove sell-through, margin performance, and store-level operations

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