Accomplished, well-rounded and highly adaptable Merchandise & Sales Planning Professional with 15 years of diversified and progressive experience in merchandise & sales planning, merchandising and operations working for leading apparel and accessories manufacturer. Proven leader with strong business acumen and the ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously. Known as a strategic thinker and creative problem solver with a global perspective in anticipating future business needs while maximizing profitability. Specialties:- Merchandise & Sales Planning - Financial Planning & Analysis - Strategic Planning - Assortment Planning - Demand Forecasting - Style/SKU Optimization/Productivity - Executive Board Presentations - Operations Management - Process Development & Improvement - Replenishment Forecasting & Inventory Management

Senior Director, Merchandise & Demand Planning @ From July 2010 to Present (5 years 4 months) Director, Merchandise & Sales Planning @ Manager, Merchandise & Sales Planning from May 2006 to February 2008 From May 2006 to March 2010 (3 years 11 months) Senior Merchandiser - Missy Apparel @ Senior Merchandiser - Petites from February 2004 to March 2005 From February 2004 to March 2006 (2 years 2 months) Senior Merchandise Planner @ Merchandise Planner from February 2002 to February 2003 From February 2002 to February 2004 (2 years 1 month) Sales Operations Manager @ Senior Sales Operations Associate from November 1999 to March 2001 From November 1999 to February 2002 (2 years 4 months) Assistant Manager - Trade Promotion @ Associate Manager from October 1998 to June 1999 From October 1998 to November 1999 (1 year 2 months) Sales Operations Associate @ From April 1996 to October 1998 (2 years 7 months) Sales Analyst @ From July 1995 to April 1996 (10 months)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics @ Lehigh University From 1991 to 1995 New Canaan High School From 1987 to 1991 Michelle Ferrante Walsh is skilled in: Merchandising, Apparel, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Retail, CPFR, Inventory Management, Management, Operations Management, Wholesale, Strategic Planning, Demand Forecasting, Fashion, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Trend, Store Management, Leadership, Inventory Planning