Lydia Thacher

• Define and execute the digital strategy to drive sales and enhance the customer experience at Dollar General. • Lead a cross-functional team managing user experience, digital merchandising, and ecommerce across owned and third-party marketplaces. • Focused on delivering value through innovative digital solutions and strategic initiatives.

Oversee ecommerce, digital merchandising, UX/UI for Dollar General and pOpshelf, enhancing the online shopping experiences.

Business Transition Consultant - Merchandising and Ecommerce

• Led the launch of Hollar.com in November 2015, purchasing 100,000+ skus and overseeing merchandising and buying plans. • Implemented a merchandise assortment program with 9,000+ skus live on the website, increasing product visibility and growing AOV. • Managed a vendor base of 300+ vendors and growth of two senior buyers

• Developed Topline line for each season based on trend research and customer feedback. • Collaborated with sales representatives to detail samples and provide input on trends and materials. • Managed materials sourcing, sample tracking, and customer product development. • Traveled to customer offices in New York and Los Angeles to develop seasonal products.

• Managed inventory using an OTB planner and analyzed weekly sales data to plan future assortments. • Collaborated with merchandising planner to control inventory levels and create promotional plans. • Traveled quarterly to China and New York to negotiate pricing and quantities with vendors.

-Organizing Contract Education Courses; registration, class materials, instructors supplies and overseeing all details for course. -Working with fiscal year budgets for each department and tracking budgets, expenses, and creating end of the year analysis -Setting up Purchase Requisitions and P.O.'s -Office duties from answering phones, creating excel workbooks and filing.

• Managed operational backup and specialized in bottoms class at Free People's Manhattan Beach location. • Assisted with visual updates, inventory check-ins, and organizing back stock products. • Built clientele books, called customers to promote new products, sales, and events.

• Assisted the sales manager and sales representatives at Free People Wholesale showroom. • Managed inventory check-ins, updated linesheets, and look books for market weeks.

• Organized and oversaw Espresso Bars for parties and events ranging from 25-1,000 guests. • Provided exceptional customer service and maintained strong interpersonal communication skills. • Managed logistics and coordination to ensure seamless execution of events. • Implemented creative solutions to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.