Patti Mockler
New Albany,USA
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
STORE MANAGER
JJILL, J.JILL ACQUISITION LLC
Columbus, OH
10.2024 - Current
- Provide leadership and motivation to team members to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Review financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity.
- Analyze data from financial reports to identify areas of improvement in business operations.
- Demonstrate and support continuous improvement and growth mindset.
- Oversee day-to-day store operations to foster efficient and profitable operations.
- Set and implement strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
- Analyzed sales data to determine optimal merchandise placement within each store location.
- Design and implement creative visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and sales.
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective merchandising and customer engagement strategies.
FOUNDER | PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
MOXX CONSULTING
New Albany, Ohio
06.2016 - Current
- Concept to market direct, agent and hybrid production models specializing in apparel design, global sourcing, product development, technical design, merchandise assortment, strategic financial planning and brand management.
- Proven ability to significantly reduce costs and drive speed to market models effectively.
- Continuous process improvement implementation with positive outcome.
- Directed, planned, or implemented policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses for continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
- Conferred with board members, organization officials and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance client engagement and service delivery.
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance client acquisition and retention.
- Led cross-functional teams in delivering comprehensive consulting solutions for diverse clients.
SALES MANAGER
VINSON FINE FURNITURE
Columbus, Ohio
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share and profitability.
- Created reports on performance metrics including revenue, profit margins, and conversion rates.
- Researched market trends to remain current with industry and competitor information.
- Monitored competitor activity to stay ahead of the competition in terms of products, services, and pricing.
- Identified potential new markets for products and services offered by the organization.
- Built partnerships with third-party vendors to expand sales opportunities.
SALES MANAGER
VALUE CITY FURNITURE | AMERICAN SIGNATURE INC. | SCHOTTENSTEIN STORES CORP.
Columbus, Ohio
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Held daily check-ins with team members to set objectives and monitor progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback to staff on an ongoing basis in order to improve job performance.
- Established relationships with key customers, providing personalized service and support.
- Interfaced directly with customers when necessary in order to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Increased customer retention and renewal growth by revitalizing existing business in segment.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance product knowledge and selling techniques among staff.
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CURATOR
APRICOT LANE BOUTIQUE BRIDGE PARK
Dublin, Ohio
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Organized events in order to generate brand awareness through omni channel platforms.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of fashion trends and customer preferences to effectively manage boutique inventory.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive merchandising strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for the acquisition of goods at competitive prices.
- Analyzed customer buying trends, market research data, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques designed to enhance the shopping experience.
VICE PRESIDENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MERCHANDISING
REAL OMNI MEDIA GROUP | SOCIETY PLUS LLC
Melbourne, Florida
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided leadership in developing corporate vision, mission, values, and culture.
- Negotiated and managed partnerships with vendors and suppliers.
- Directed the planning and execution of new projects.
- Capitalize on in-depth knowledge of business channels to forecast and determine sales trends in market.
- Revamped existing processes to streamline operations while increasing efficiency.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance brand positioning and market penetration.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to drive project execution and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform product development and service enhancements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
LANE BRYANT | ASCENA RETAIL GROUP
Columbus, Ohio
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Led team of 44 associates, driving product strategy for women's fashion apparel company; $1.5B, 800 stores, and e-commerce generating 65% of total business in “her” size sportswear.
- Oversaw the entire product life cycle from conception through delivery including design, development, testing and manufacturing.
- Negotiated and managed partnerships with vendors and suppliers.
- Identified areas of improvement within various departments through detailed analysis of current practices.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to improve operational performance and increase profitability.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of product development efforts.
VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL SOURCING
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
New York, New York
10.2011 - 04.2014
- Directed all aspects of sourcing processes and cost negotiations, for petite, plus, and ladies' sportswear collection—$800M wholesale and retail volume generating margin growth of +35%.
- Negotiated and managed partnerships with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to improve operational performance and increase profitability.
- Monitored industry developments and identified potential opportunities for growth.
- Provided leadership in developing corporate vision, mission, values, and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies
IONA UNIVERSITY
New Rochelle, NY, USPre-License Certification - Real Estate
HONDROS COLLEGE
Westerville, Ohio06-2018
Skills
- Profit & Loss evaluation
- Sales strategies
- Trend snalysis
- Vendor management
- Category management
- Customer relations
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Visual merchandising
- Process Improvements
- MS Office Suite; Excel, Word, Power Point, Google Docs
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
STORE MANAGER
JJILL, J.JILL ACQUISITION LLC
10.2024 - Current
SALES MANAGER
VINSON FINE FURNITURE
06.2022 - 07.2023
SALES MANAGER
VALUE CITY FURNITURE | AMERICAN SIGNATURE INC. | SCHOTTENSTEIN STORES CORP.
10.2021 - 06.2022
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CURATOR
APRICOT LANE BOUTIQUE BRIDGE PARK
08.2018 - 10.2021
VICE PRESIDENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MERCHANDISING
REAL OMNI MEDIA GROUP | SOCIETY PLUS LLC
08.2017 - 08.2018
FOUNDER | PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
MOXX CONSULTING
06.2016 - Current
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
LANE BRYANT | ASCENA RETAIL GROUP
04.2014 - 06.2016
VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL SOURCING
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
10.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies
IONA UNIVERSITY
Pre-License Certification - Real Estate
HONDROS COLLEGE