Retail executive with 20+ years of experience including multi-unit and operational management, buying, sourcing and product development. High level leader who excels at motivating large teams, managing several projects simultaneously, business analysis and developing strategies for fiscal and personal growth.

Sr. Business Analyst / Product Development @ Product development in Craft industry. Specialize in developing new product for major craft chains in kids crafts, wood, paper mâché, paper, education and various other categories. Responsible for product concepts, sourcing, development, presentations to customers, working directly with factories and producing products that comply with all industry regulations. Travel to china to source products and inspect goods in process and factory standards. From September 2009 to Present (6 years 2 months) Strongsville, OhioVP Director of Stores @ Provided customer service, sales, expense control, visual presentation and operational leadership for the Christopher & Banks brand field management team consisting of 5 Regional managers, 56 district managers, and 550+ stores in 46 states generating +$390MM annual sales. From July 1999 to September 2008 (9 years 3 months) GM and Buyer @ General Manager / Sales Manager - Kaufmann's & May Co 1989 - 1998 Buyer - M O'Neil Company 1985 - 1989 From July 1983 to April 1998 (14 years 10 months)

Bachlors, Business Administration @ Bowling Green State University From 1979 to 1983 Judy DeFrancesco is skilled in: Management, Leadership, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Project Management, Retail, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Product Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Forecasting