* Analyzed demographics for store opening, negotiated leases and contracts * Coordinated market research on brand scouting, constantly revamping, revitalizing * and launching new products in order to achieve month-to-month profitability. * Identified and introduced new, profit driving exclusive collections to the retail store * Supervised product quality control, improved store unit capacity and product presentation

* Opened new stores, successfully steered operations, travelled to European and North American trade shows to start collections. * Managed business operations, inventories, sales, purchasing, products cost and established price strategy, merchandising, manufacturing, promotional events, etc. * Developed, executed and managed seasonal financial plans, business strategies and merchandise assortment by classification in order to maximize profit and support business goals. * Designed and produced a jewelry/accessory collection and a women’s clothing line Show less

* Built Canadian retail infrastructure and itegrated Catherine Malandrino NY retail policies * Recruited, lead, coached and mentored retail team * Analyzed weekly sales and stock report and reviewed KPIs * Established pricing strategies, timely markdowns and reorders on best sellers * Gave directions to visual merchandiser on in store displays and product flow to ensure that the store layouts reflect brand standards and reinforces key items * Responsible for buying, purchasing & receiving, coordination of special events, staffing & scheduling, forecasting, * Developed and organized promotional strategies/ cross marketing events in order to drive sales and increase customer awareness of brand and product * Partnered with NY team to develop curated product assortments that met customer needs and align with industry trends Show less