about ME

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Personal

THIS SITE SERVES AS A COLLECTION OF MY professional AND life experiences. Furthermore it is a place where i share inspirational MEDIA I FIND ACROSS THE NET. 

Profesional 

A consumer-focused merchant with a great eye for product and a history of orchestrating successful merchandise and financial strategies. Combining analytical skills and creative merchandising to drive sales and deliver unique shopping experiences in both brick & mortar and a strong focus on e-commerce platforms.

Over ten years of experience in buying, merchandising, product development and vendor management collaborating with brands such us Nike, Reebok, Cole Haan, Honda, General Electric, and Complex Media.

Specializes in on-trend streetwear and contemporary fashion across footwear, apparel, and accessories. With a focus on active fashion & athletic trends.

Creative problem solver that is in tune with current cultural, market, and social media trends. 


Experience

 

INVINCIBLE
CO-FOUNDER
Present


JackThreads
Divisional Merchandise Manager
February 2016 - MARCH 2017

Senior Buyer
July 2011 - February 2016

 
 

TRAINING CAMP STORES
Buyer / Operations Manager
October 2007 - February 2011

 
 

MIKE23
Vice President of Operations
September 2006 - October 2007

 
 

A BATHING APE* (USAPE LLC)
Buyer / Retail Operations
December 2004 - March 2007


key skills

 

Brand / BUSINESS Development

Merchandise / Assortment Planning

Strategic Planning & Trend Forecasting 

Sales & Inventory Management

Special Project Collaborations

Special Make Up

Private Label Development 

personnel development


education 

 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Degree: Biological Sciences
CLass of 2004