WHOLESALE & LICENSING:

Uniting Direct-to-Consumer, digital, wholesale & licensing channels drive increased brand visibility & equity.

ROLE: Chief Merchandising Officer 2011 - 2017
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

  • full P&L accountability for the direct-to-consumer, and wholesale Division, including department stores, specialty stores, and digital channels for both full and off-price segments. Rebuilt and cultivated retailer relationships with existing and new account base, while adding 550+ quality doors. Launched Lucky Plus (Y1 $45M @retail).

  • expert at wholesale channel segmentation, i.e. luxury department store, department store, mbss, and digital.   For many brands, I have had to balance both wholesale and DTC channels to ensure consistent brand experience WHILE driving channel specific financial goals. 

  • Lucky Brand licensed categories: cold weather, swim, small leather goods, handbags, novelties, shoes, watches, home, fragrance, hats

ROLE(S): Senior Director, Levi’s Womens, Global Director, Dockers Mens 2007 - 2011 & 2002 - 2003
LOCATION: San Francisco, California

  • led the successful implementation of the Levi’s Women’s Brand Global Hub model across the Americas region

  • pioneered and led the successful implementation of the Docker’s Brand Global Hub model across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

  • concepted and developed the Dockers’ Fit portfolio which re-ignited the category

  • Levi’s licensed categories: outerwear, jackets, shirts, belts, small leather goods, hats, cold weather accessories, eyewear

  • Dockers’ licensed categories: women’s apparel, men’s woven tops, tee’s, leather goods, and shoes

ROLE: President 2018
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

EXPERIENCED WITH THE BELOW RETAIL PARTNERS:

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