Michelle Calderon

Background

About Michelle Calderon

I love driving the creation and execution of product strategies while bringing design visions to life. I am a dynamic merchandising professional with over 10 years experience in a global retail environment and have managed product categories with annual revenues upwards of $60M. I have worked in the USA and Canada building supplier relationships in the US, Europe, and Asia. I seek experiences where innovation is celebrated and where personal development is constant. I thrive in environments where leading and developing teams are at the forefront of building a business and where I have the opportunity to create positive team cultures. Specialties: Category Management Vertical Retail Merchandising Omni-channel GTM Product Strategy Pre-season Planning Product Assortment Product Innovation Seasonal Line Plans Style/Sku Productivity In-season Management Product Lifecycle Management Market Knowledge Competitive Landscape Trend Forecasting Team Partnerships Cross functional Leadership People Development Succession Planning Supplier Relations & Negotiation Product Marketing Sales & Margin Growth Cost Savings Inventory Control Guest Experience Project Management Opening Stores Merchandise Presentation Data Visualization Executive Reports Public Speaking Awards: Recognized with the Visual Excellence Award at Guess Inc in 2014. Won Guess Inc Awards in 2012 and 2013. Planogram showcased in North American Merchandising Guide in 2011. Won National Service Award at McDonalds Canada in 2006. Achieved top store profitability ranking at McDonalds Canada in 2005. Awarded a Nationwide Scholarship at McDonalds Canada in 2002.