Corporate Director of Merchandising Resume

RETAIL EXECUTIVE

Outstanding retail and financial executive with notable success in oversight of a $200 million merchandising division composed of 350 cost centers, five business units, ten theme parks, and more than $36 million in merchandise. Accomplished in operations management, product development, direct imports, inventory systems, and strategic partner development. Recognized as a forward thinker focused on execution of key organizational objectives.

KEY PROFICIENCIES

* Strategic Planning
* Technical Solutions
* Marketing Strategy
* Policy Development
* Systems Optimization
* Functions Reorganization
* Product Development
* Operational Streamlining
* Retail Program Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABC ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Miami, FL * 20xx-Present
Corporate Director of Merchandising

Control the overall operational performance of $200 million in revenues across ten park merchandising departments and $36 million in merchandise. Team with senior management on development of departmental budget and capital project expenditures. Ensure compliance with corporate standards and safety requirements.

* Implemented an open-to-buy model and buying tools innovations that cut overall inventory 28% in three years.

* Employed the ABC Training and Development group in development of curriculum; led the project and served as the organization’s subject matter expert. Developed computer-based training, buyer training, store manager training, and games training in advancement of organizational objectives.

* Conceptualized and executed a self-stuffed plush brand initiative and facilitated donation of a percentage of proceeds to wildlife conservation. Launched eight new stores and store-within-a-store establishments.

* Increased top-line revenues by $1.1 million through an innovative ice cream impulse program. Designed and carried out an impulse purchase strategy that increased food and beverage sales.

BCD BREWERIES, Miami, FL * 20xx-20xx
Corporate Director of Merchandising

Play a significant role in development and execution of divisional policies, procedures, short/long-term strategic planning, and development of import/local buy criteria. Liaise across the organization on all communications, organizational initiatives, and program/promotions development. Strategically align merchandising processes with system inventory launches.

* Analyzed and transitioned key categories from domestic sources to overseas trading companies when fiscally appropriate.

* Guided outside agencies on several key projects and invited agencies to design persuasive retail programs and strategies that aligned with the company’s sustainability strategy. Fostered product testing and a social responsibility audit program.

* Initiated a program that engaged an outside testing company in execution of retail product testing and social compliance audits on overseas factories; defined testing scope and audit points.

* Practiced reverse auctions on key product lines to increase gross margins, which resulted in average 20% improvements in margins from existing vendors.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, 20xx, XYZ UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, 20xx, UNIVERSITY OF XYZ, Miami, FL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word * Excel * PowerPoint * Outlook * SAP * CorelDRAW 9 * Windows Applications * Internet Navigation

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