Work History
- LIQUID8 EXPRESS (June 2014 — July 2015)
- Owner
- Established company to streamline liquidation process for NYC metro area brick and mortar independent retailers entering bankruptcy. Expanded business as a manufacturer’s outlet for surplus/overstock inventory. Sold assets in July 2015,
finalizing successful exit.
- Results
Generated $144K B2B revenue in first 11 months.
Secured surplus inventory liquidation contract with a manufacturer of a top 10 comfort sneaker brand.
Performed complete liquidation of 3 full-line independent retailers; partial liquidation of 4.
Successfully sold assets of Liquid8 Express to a larger competitor in July 2015.
- MACY'S INC. (November 2009 — June 2014)
- Assistant General Manager
- Inspired and supported team of 11 executive level direct reports. Partnered with Vice President/Store Manager in directing all activities related to a strong selling environment including customer service, merchandise flow, expense management,
shortage prevention, and sales support for $109M flagship-level location.
Led team of 600+ indirect reports, including Sales Managers, Merchandise Team Managers, Sales Associates, and Administrative Support Team Associates.
Managed Sales Volume of $109M/yr.
- CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Terry Lundgren Breakfast Club Member (2011 — 2014) - selected as a high potential young employee to meet regularly with Macy’s Inc. Chairman/CEO Terry Lundgren.
Macy’s Make Magic Award Recipient (2013) - recognized as Employee of the Year for NYC Metro Area (#1 sales volume district nationwide) due to outstanding sales performance.
SLDP Program (2013) - completed Senior Leadership Development Program designed to fast track top 1% of Macy’s employees to a Vice President position.
United Way Innovation Award Recipient (2011).
- EDUCATION
- Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing, 2009
- Flatiron School, New York, NY
- Introduction to Front End Web Development, 2015
- Flatiron School, New York, NY
- Full Time Web Immersive, Oct 2015- March 2016
