Pattie MacCool

Seattle, WA

currently: Here to network


Work history

Project Consultant

How would you describe your time at Paperless Business Systems:...?

Paperless Business Systems, Seattle, Washington
Project: Marketing and Web Consulting
Result: Brand, Communication; and Web strategies that deliver
business goals; Clients include: Microsoft; Expedia; Citel.

Confidential: Kansas City, Kansas
Project: Research and Development of New
Business Initiatives.
Result: Collaborate with internal/external partners to identify and quantify new business
opportunities; deliver Brand and Financial Plans.

R&S Designs: San Francisco, California
Project: Development of 2007 Product Assortment.
Result: Identify classifications, materials, and development
timelines required to drive sales plans, market positions, and profit goals.

Gerson Lehrman Group Inc., New York, New York
Project: Analysis of Major Mall Apparel Retailers
Result: Quarterly Financial Performance Estimates of Major Retailers through analysis of assortments, square footage, websites, and promotions.
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Cyrk: Monroe, Washington February 2004 to February 2005
Managing Director: Catalog & Web Development

How would you describe your time at Cyrk: Monroe, Washington?

-Sets both short-term and long-term strategic goals; sales plans; profit objectives for marketing, and product/services development teams to deliver sales exceeding $60 million annually.

-Effectively partners with 24 National Account Corporate Brand initiatives / marketing campaigns:
expertise: Financial; Food; Machinery; and Racing.

-Developed marketing strategies to support new products/brands launches with Masterfoods USA: revenue improvements were +35%; Fidelity Investments: revenue improvements were +28%.

-Developed and implemented inventory liquidation programs; results exceeded $400,000 in porfitable sales.

-Analysis opportunities in accessing cross-client purchasing led to repositioned inventories and services during 4th Quarter; improvements were +25% sales; +3.5% margin; developed Preferred Vendor List.
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Celebrate Express: Kirkland, Washington November 2002 to December 2003
Director of Merchandising

How would you describe your time at Celebrate Express: Kirkland...?

-Directed merchandising and creative strategies for children's titles and web sites; delivering sales exceeding $45 million annually.

-Directed product development, product designers, and Far East sourcing partners; established children product safety standards in regards to quality assurance
and testing.

-Identified category line extensions: resulting in #2 ranked theme contributing 9% of total sales.

-Identified and developed licensing relationships with Entertainment and Media Partners; translated into children's partyware and Halloween products.
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Eddie Bauer: Redmond, Washington May 1998 to November 2002
Divisional Planning Manager: Specialty Retail

How would you describe your time at Eddie Bauer: Redmond, Washi...?

-Drove the creation, direction, and execution of financial plans - tops down for Division's products, exceeding $250 million annually.

-Identified key growth categories within product brands: Women's Knits; Sleepwear; Northwest Specialty Products.

-Led team to maximize inventory
investment and turn during major retail store expansion (35 to 125 locations)

-2000 recipient of "Best of Bauer Award"; recognition for profitable EBITA contribution
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Riderwood Bridge: Baltimore, Maryland September 1994 to January 1998
Vice President of Merchandising

How would you describe your time at Riderwood Bridge: Baltimore...?

-Launched female focused tri- channel business; consisting of Catalogs, Web Site, and Outlets.

-Directed key target assortment shifts employing market segmentation and customer profiling.

-Utilized outside resouces / consultants to streamline processes; identify lifestyle opportunities;
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Ornament House: Baltimore, Maryland June 1980 to September 1994
Vice President of Merchandising

How would you describe your time at Ornament House: Baltimore, ...?

-Set and led business direction and marketing plans for resort home retailer.

-Industry leader in maximizing dollars per square foot with key items and categories.(sales exceeded $575 sq/ft in 1980 metrics)

-Pioneer in temporary kiosk programs; created Kiosk Marketing Tool Kits.
Hechts: Washington, DC June 1976 to June 1980
Merchandise Manager

Education

College of Notre Dame September 1972 to June 1976
Education

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