Responsible for Responsible for budgeting, sales goals, gross margin and inventory levels. ~ Negotiate for air time, margins, vendor pricing and terms. ~ Direct reports included: 3 Buyers, 4 Associate Buyers, 3 Assistant Buyers, 3 Merchandising Assistants, Copy Writer. Indirect reports: 2 Planners. Director - Cosmetics: Reported to V.P. of Health & Beauty ~ Multiple category responsibility motivate and mentor buyers ~ Train on budgeting techniques, business planning and buying strategies. Buyer - Cosmetics: Reported to the V.P. of Health & Beauty ~ Directly responsible for HSN's largest beauty brand as well as hair care, infomercial, nail category and other beauty brands. Merchandise Planner - Housewares, Cleaning, Infomercial ~ Categories included: Home, Fitness, Cleaning, and Infomercial ~ Daily planning, scripting and forecasting of grided hours. ~ Responsible for hourly goals, guest management, host product information, and inventory re-orders. territory inclusive of 125 stores $50.0 million and $10.0 million expense budget. ~ Increased brand penetration to the number 1 position in all accounts in the Atlanta market. ~ Consistently increased growth in sales and shipments above the market trends ~ Implemented system to track frequency of consumer visit. ~ Developed advertising summary program used nationwide. ~ Motivated team of five Account Executives two Education Managers Regional Event Executive office staff. Territory inclusive of 101 doors and approximately 35.0 million in sales. ~ Regional team included five Account Executives Education Manager office staff. ~ Presented new product launch at National Sales Conference 1990.

Highlights:

• Budgeting
• Consumer Goods
• Consumer Products
• Ecommerce
• Equity
• Venture Capital
• Retail
• Management
• P&L
• Acquisitions