Director/Senior Manager Retail Space Planning
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I am a seasoned retail executive with over three decades of proven success in space and category management, visual merchandising, store design, and construction planning. My career is marked by significant achievements in leading large teams, implementing advanced category management systems, and driving operational and financial efficiency. With expertise in strategic planning, project management, and process optimization, I have a well-documented ability to increase ROI and enhance the customer experience.
I am an experienced leader who has developed and motivated cross-functional teams of up to 50+ professionals, managing multimillion-dollar budgets across departments and projects. I am also highly adept at integrating innovative tools such as the Blue Yonder/JDA Category Management suite to optimize performance. I am driven to continue advancing my career in executive roles focused on transformation and innovation in retail environments.
With over 30 years of experience, I am a results-driven retail executive specializing in space planning, store design, visual merchandising, and category management. My career has been defined by consistently delivering innovative solutions that optimize retail environments, enhance customer experiences, and achieve financial objectives. Across esteemed organizations such as JOANN Fabrics, GNC, RadioShack, Circuit City, and OfficeMax, I have honed my leadership and project management skills to build high-performing teams and implement transformative strategies.
As a collaborative leader, I thrive on fostering team development, empowering individuals, and driving organizational success. My ability to integrate cutting-edge tools such as Blue Yonder/JDA Category Management systems has enabled me to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable results. Looking ahead, I am committed to advancing my career in executive roles that challenge me to redefine the retail experience and contribute to the industry’s evolution.
Associates of Applied Sciences Electrical Engineering
