jackie howard

About

* Leader committed to motivating and developing diverse audiences to exceed goals. * Strategic decision maker that delivers excellent results through developing strong cross-functional partnerships. * Develop winning strategies that produce results * Dynamic merchant known for being first to maximize trends Specialties: * Training and development, customer focused * Cultivates collaborative relationships that build strong partnerships * Persuasive negotiator * Complex financial planning and forecasting experience

Country

united states

City

corte madera

Industry

retail

Skill

retail, merchandise planning, driving results, profit, sportswear, visual merchandising, inventory control, leadership, management, merchandising, strategic planning, trend, sales, marketing, team building, sales management, styling, new store openings, product development, associate development, fashion, forecasting, trend analysis, private label, customer service, negotiation, time management, strategy, inventory management, training, footwear, outerwear, marketing strategy

Experience

buyer - men's pants, shorts, outerwear, big and tall

macy's

2008-1 - 2009-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Consistently achieved sales and/or margin target thresholds 15 of last 17 years at Macy’s. * Train and develop assistant & associate buyers. * Led quarterly meetings for senior executives directing store presentations and growth strategies. * Actively participated in the integration of several acquired companies.

store manager

jos. a. bank clothiers

2009-9 - 2011-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

* Nominated Store Manager of the Year for Northern California Region. * Received 4 letters of achievement for exceptional customer service. * Dramatically improved store standards resulting in compelling product presentations. * Re-organized store operations reversing downward sales trend to over 20% increase in 6 months

buyer - men's dress shirts and neckwear

macy's

1986-1 - 2007-1 · 21 yrs 1 mo

* Macy's Star Conference Award for Creativity, Ingenuity & Originality * Named Macy’s “Top 10 Buyer” * Selected as team member to develop corporate strategies for men’s dress shirts. * First to identify and capitalize on major trends that became significant businesses

store manager

tommy bahama

2011-7 - 2018-7 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Tommy Bahama is part of Tommy Bahama Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM). Established in August 1992, with corporate headquarters in Seattle, Tommy Bahama is an island-inspired lifestyle brand that defines relaxed, sophisticated style in men's and women's sportswear, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection. The company owns and operates over 160 Tommy Bahama stores worldwide, with 16 of those locations offering a Tommy Bahama restaurant & bar. Tommy Bahama products are also available at the country's finest retailers, including Nordstrom and other specialty retailers and TommyBahama.com ships to over 100 countries. Additional stores will be opening this year. More information, please visit www.tommybahama.com.