Description
Comprehensive knowledge of product development from conception to store. Strategic planning and merchandising, vendor matrix, brand development/launches Proven success in driving sales, delivering gross margin, cost efficiency in product, and managing cross functional teams.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Shack | VP Product Development/Design and Sourcing | 3/2014 - 9/2015 |
| JC Penney | Sourcing Director Hard Home, Seasonal trim and Luggage | 10/2001 - 3/2014 |
| JC Penney | Product Manager - Handbags, Accessories and Jewelry | 10/2001 - 9/2006 |
| Macy's | Product Manager - Charter Club | 10/1999 - 9/2001 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | Fashion Merchandising | Some College Units Completed Degree | |
Social Media
| TYPE | TITLE | URL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website | Cindy/VP Product Dev | media url | |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
Launched successful innovation line during tenure with Radio Shack, brought instant up companies and attended PCH demo days finding new innovative ideas and talent to launch brands. Partnered with Marketing and Merchants to build Discover It section in store to launch new innovative ideas monthly. Re-launched Realistic brand for HOL2016 launch by making brand relevant today. Developed corporate strategy to launch Michael Graves and Martha Stewart brands during my tenure at JCP.Launching 2 successful brands within Hard Home and re-launched Cooks private label brand in tabletop and cookware. Launched private label brand in Protocal in luggage and developed private brand seasonal trim brand and themes.Companies I like:
Job Skills
| Sourcing |  |
| Product Development | |
| Merchandising | |
| Vendor Matrix | |
| Strategic Planning | |
| Brand Development/Launch | |
| Leadership - cross function teams | |
Keywords
Responsibilities
Leading cross functional teams, building vendor relationships, building brand and bringing in new brands. Drive corporate strategy and build leading product development/souring team domestically and internationally.
