Dedicated Buying & Merchandising professional with a unique 20 year interdisciplinary background in Buying & Merchandising, Creative Consulting, Project Management, Retail Operations, & Store Management. A product driven merchant possessing a broad range of experience and expertise in denim, ready-to-wear (RTW), sportswear, accessories (bags, shoes, small leather goods), intimates, and active-wear within moderate, contemporary, and designer markets. An ability to effectively blend industry knowledge & a solid commercial acumen with an instinct for identifying opportunities that enhance brand image & grow businesses.