daniel klein

* Was one of the driving forces in launching Material Girl shoes at MMG, which was white space on Macy's junior shoe floor. * Managed line development processes based on style and merchandising information, and coordinate all activities to ensure time and action plan is followed. * Analyzed current and historic sales/margins and market trends to assist customers in placing appropriate assortments at line previews and buy meetings. ;

* Neo Traditional / Traditional Jewelry * Areas of Responsibility: Alfani Jewelry and Branded Neo Traditional Jewelry * Worked closely with the vendor community and Private Label developing the correct fashion and replenishment assortments across all brands/areas of responsibility. * Developed and executed quarterly and seasonal plans by department and vendor. * Delivered margin and advertising Co-Op with numerous vendors. * Managed receipt flows, markdowns and stock levels to hit ROF targets. ;

* Areas of Responsibility: American Rag & Material Girl Shoe (Annual Sales Volume$25M) * Head a team that oversaw both American Rag and Material Girl shoe brands from concept through production. * Developed and executed seasonal strategies that allowed American Rag to become the third largest juniors brand in Macy's. * Work closely with both overseas factories and domestic partners to source materials and confirm all production costs. * Negotiate costing for all styles to achieve competitive pricing and strategic mark-up targets in order to grow brand margins. ;