I posses a deep and extensive experience in merchandising and buying with a proven track record. My work history includes tenure in both brick and mortar retail as well as E-commerce. My strongest talent are product selection, negotiation and building a team player attitude with employees and suppliers. I have managed a budget to $350 million of which I controlled the entire through-put manufacturer to consumer.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Master Cutlery	(Confidential)	2/2008 - 6/2008
Unitrade - LiquidXS.com	(Confidential)	5/2000 - 2/2007
Toys "R" Us	(Confidential)	5/1986 - 5/2000
Circus World Toys	(Confidential)	3/1983 - 5/1986

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
University of Toledo	Business	1980	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Developed innovative payable strategy gaining additional dating. Improved inventory control, cutting inventory 30% with out affecting sales. Improved sales of high margin items through merchandisg

Companies I like:

I am looking for a full time position with a retailer that will utilize my talents, knowledge and leadership skills to better themselves. I am interested in a Senior Buyer, Category Manager or Merchandise Manager position but will talk about other positions

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Marketing
• negotiations
• Inventory control
• Imports
• Forcasting
• Distribution

Sourced and bought all toys for resale.