Mercedes Gonzalez

Director at Global Purchasing Companies

Dear Friends: I only accept link requests from fashion industry peers. That means no students, start ups or used car salesmen. :-) SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Results-driven and highly accomplished entrepreneur with extensive experience in sourcing, planning and purchasing in the garment industry since 1988. Worked with some of the nation's most important buying offices, and helped to open or restructure hundreds of stores in the United States and abroad, including the inaugural Sears store in Panama. Adept at interacting with domestic and international manufacturers to negotiate pricing, streamlining operations to improve bottom-line, and conducting research to determine trends and market values. Transferable skills as follows: Brand management Strategic Planning Product Development Market Research/Analysis Public Speaking Global Sourcing Business/Revenue Growth Supply Chain Management Project Outsourcing International Business Background Specialties: Implements strategic planning for retail situation based on the practices of national retailers.