Professional Experience
Divisional Merchandise Manager / Fashion Director Wynn Las Vegas May 2004 – May 2011
• Responsible for merchandising 32 stores in the categories of men’s, women’s, shoes, accessories,
swim, spa and Ferrari initial build, opening and daily operations volume responsibility $100.0m Las
Vegas $20.0m Macau
• Worked directly with over 200 vendors including Givenchy, Lanvin, DVF, Azzedine Alaia and
Manolo Blahnik
• Fostered and maintained strong communications and business relationships with all vendors and
advertising outlets
• Ensured a team atmosphere and strong employee relations with a staff of 14
• Style Director for Wynn Magazine
• Personally promoted twice during my tenure
Accomplishments
o Created and merchandised Outfit, the Designer Store that has received international recognition
as one of the best designer boutiques in the world.(Harpers Bazaar, Italian Fashion Commission and
American Vogue)
o Fostered growth of direct reports that resulted in eight promotions during my tenure
o Negotiated leasing and partnership agreements between Wynn Las Vegas and retail partners
o Brought fashion events such as Fashion Night Out into Las Vegas as well as local charity events
into the stores, increasing customer base and loyalty
o Through strong vendor relations, implemented consignment programs to increase market share,
boost sales and stock without financial liabilities
Director / General Manager Genny SRL New York August 1999 – June 2003
• Opened 3200 square foot flagship store on Madison Avenue
• Responsible for buying and assorting 15 stores worldwide
• Established and maintained volume and gross margin plans for all stores
• Oversaw wholesale sales to the U.S. and Canadian market
• Direct contact between New York and Milan home office
Accomplishments
o Organized and executed special events to create brand awareness and increase customer base
o Built store business from $3.1m opening year to $8.5m in three years
o Wrote the American policies and procedures handbook for both wholesale and retail
o Hired all personnel for both retail and wholesale locations
Director of Stores Marc Jacobs New York April 1997 – 1999
• Opened 2000 square foot flagship store in So-Ho
• Created all sales and gross margin plans for plans from boutiques
• Took stores from plans to build out to commerce
• Hired all personnel for operation of retail outlets
Accomplishments
o Exceeded initial opening plan by 36%
o Recognized by LVMH for team building
o Store standards originally set still used by Marc Jacobs boutiques
o Initial volume $3.2m with growth to $16.4m in two years
Manager Women’s Store Barneys New York New York November 1992 – April 1997
• Initiated and headed workshops and client focus groups
• Worked with senior corporate management to establish separate 17th St. demographic
• Managed Warehouse Sale in New York and Chicago
• Assumed responsibility of Corporate Accounts
• Built a team and managed an executive staff of eleven
Accomplishments
o Promoted three times during tenure
o Created separate “17th St. assortments” from Jil Sander, Chanel, Prada and others
o Pre Madison customer loyalty programs were resilient to Madison opening and recovered to pre
Madison numbers within three seasons
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration St. Mary’s College of California
Divisional Merchandise Manager / Fashion Director Wynn Las Vegas May 2004 – May 2011
• Responsible for merchandising 32 stores in the categories of men’s, women’s, shoes, accessories,
swim, spa and Ferrari initial build, opening and daily operations volume responsibility $100.0m Las
Vegas $20.0m Macau
• Worked directly with over 200 vendors including Givenchy, Lanvin, DVF, Azzedine Alaia and
Manolo Blahnik
• Fostered and maintained strong communications and business relationships with all vendors and
advertising outlets
• Ensured a team atmosphere and strong employee relations with a staff of 14
• Style Director for Wynn Magazine
• Personally promoted twice during my tenure
Accomplishments
o Created and merchandised Outfit, the Designer Store that has received international recognition
as one of the best designer boutiques in the world.(Harpers Bazaar, Italian Fashion Commission and
American Vogue)
o Fostered growth of direct reports that resulted in eight promotions during my tenure
o Negotiated leasing and partnership agreements between Wynn Las Vegas and retail partners
o Brought fashion events such as Fashion Night Out into Las Vegas as well as local charity events
into the stores, increasing customer base and loyalty
o Through strong vendor relations, implemented consignment programs to increase market share,
boost sales and stock without financial liabilities
Director / General Manager Genny SRL New York August 1999 – June 2003
• Opened 3200 square foot flagship store on Madison Avenue
• Responsible for buying and assorting 15 stores worldwide
• Established and maintained volume and gross margin plans for all stores
• Oversaw wholesale sales to the U.S. and Canadian market
• Direct contact between New York and Milan home office
Accomplishments
o Organized and executed special events to create brand awareness and increase customer base
o Built store business from $3.1m opening year to $8.5m in three years
o Wrote the American policies and procedures handbook for both wholesale and retail
o Hired all personnel for both retail and wholesale locations
Director of Stores Marc Jacobs New York April 1997 – 1999
• Opened 2000 square foot flagship store in So-Ho
• Created all sales and gross margin plans for plans from boutiques
• Took stores from plans to build out to commerce
• Hired all personnel for operation of retail outlets
Accomplishments
o Exceeded initial opening plan by 36%
o Recognized by LVMH for team building
o Store standards originally set still used by Marc Jacobs boutiques
o Initial volume $3.2m with growth to $16.4m in two years
Manager Women’s Store Barneys New York New York November 1992 – April 1997
• Initiated and headed workshops and client focus groups
• Worked with senior corporate management to establish separate 17th St. demographic
• Managed Warehouse Sale in New York and Chicago
• Assumed responsibility of Corporate Accounts
• Built a team and managed an executive staff of eleven
Accomplishments
o Promoted three times during tenure
o Created separate “17th St. assortments” from Jil Sander, Chanel, Prada and others
o Pre Madison customer loyalty programs were resilient to Madison opening and recovered to pre
Madison numbers within three seasons
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration St. Mary’s College of California
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