Megann Handley: in Winchester, CA

• Created and executed strategies to improve margin – Increased by more than 300 basis points to increase profitability • Improved turns and GMROI by reducing inventory, lead times, and safety stock • Managed merchandise plan and slot analysis for total assortment and store level assortments • Directed all new showroom projects across 18 store locations • Designed and implemented competitive differentiation, positively impacting customer experience • Created and managed all budgets for projects/remodels • Lead Director on new showroom openings: floorplan, layout, lighting, category placement, etc. • Lead project manager with internal and external resources from design through implementation • Created merchandise style guide to improve the flow of products for visual team • Created and managed plan-o-grams by showroom for ease of shopping • Premier Gallery – Created a new high-end gallery in 13 showrooms with a 3-month lead time and $840K budget – delivered on time and under budget • Showroom rebranding – Remolded and rebranded 13 showrooms with a 12-month lead time and $2.3M budget – delivered on time and under budget • Managed, coached, and developed team of buyers, visual merchandisers, and facilities personnel • Created projections for purchasing and planning • Managed the product units, flow, and quantity of purchase orders • Inventory planning to manage product lifecycles • Designed new programs for SKU input efficiencies with IT • Initiated drop-ship programs • Created on-boarding process for new product lines to streamline efficiency and time to market • Developed new projection process for product introductions • Identified and implemented exiting strategies reducing inventory and maintaining margin • Managed vendor community to build and develop relationships • Focused on marketplace differentiation within the product assortment

• Created and maintained all products at a SKU and package level • Worked with vendors on past, present, and future product lines • Negotiated pricing and terms, while strengthening vendor relations • Defined and maintained slot lineup for all retail locations • Worked closely with QC to identify issues and report findings to factories • Managed on-boarding and exiting strategies for all goods including projections and pricing • Directed visual team and store managers on merchandise decisions, directions, and showroom layouts • Collaborated with Marketing to merchandise all commercials, email blasts, “Magalogs”, and newspaper ads • Gave final approval on product tags • Collaborated with Inventory Flow to ensure correct product flow from Asia, Mexico, and domestic suppliers to meet MOQ’s, and manage cutting schedules • Traveled to multiple markets and factories in Asia and domestically to review samples and QC product lines • Pursued new sourcing opportunities • Regularly reviewed margin and product performance Category Buyer – Outdoor, Occasional • Outdoor – increased annual sales from 2012-2013 by 15% • Occasional – modified display and lineup to improve presentation • Preformed competitive analysis and monitored sales trends Team Management • Assigned all daily/weekly/ongoing tasks for all employees and ensure completion • Handled all administrative related responsibilities • Managed project coordination with all staff

• Managed all product information • Created and maintained all products at the UPC and SKU level • Investigated inventory and accounting discrepancies and implemented solutions • Created and processed all purchase orders • Processed custom orders and team purchase orders • Managed drop-ship programs • Formatted and maintained new product information for web, retail, and virtual warehouses • Created detailed SOP manuals and implemented improved processes for department • Managed team of 5 employees