SENIOR-LEVEL BUSINESS LEADER Expanding Sales Channels — Driving Sales & Profitability — Delivering Breakthrough Results Accomplished sales and business development executive with extensive experience crafting and executing strategies that propel sales and profitability of apparel, cosmetics, fragrances, handbags, accessories, and fine art product lines. Proven history leading initiatives that transform sales and service cultures to turn poor-performing operations into highly successful enterprises. Forged record breaking high-end client relationships, alliances, and strategic partnerships.

General Manager @ From June 2014 to Present (1 year 7 months) AGMM @ Overall responsibility of Ready to Wear and Cosmetics From April 2012 to Present (3 years 9 months) President @ Seller of oil paintings, prints, and books by private artist through high-end art galleries and online businesses Lead all aspects of business launch, development, and growth. Craft and execute sales, business and channel development, branding, and marketing strategies. Establish and cultivate relationships with strategic industry partners. Plan and manage operating P&L. •Fueled aggressive business growth and control all organizational and operational aspects of company. •Secured robust business relationships with high-end galleries, including opening 5 premier American Design Ltd. galleries in areas like Vail and Breckenridge, Colorado; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Dallas, Texas. •Designed and implemented website targeting key customer segments that generated 7K+ hits per month. From May 2009 to Present (6 years 8 months) Vice President, General Manager @ Directed 24-person team of senior and department managers, with more than 200 total floor management, sales, and support associates, in all facets of store sales, customer service, merchandising, procurement, inventory management, and event administration. Examined store, department, category, and item performance to determine, business strategy, product needs, and presentation decisions. Formulated short-term tactical goals and long-term strategies to align with overarching organizational objectives. Maintained full P&L accountability. •Transformed store sales and profitability performance, converting poor results since grand opening in 2001 to surpass corporate sales benchmarks in just 1 year. •Eliminated unsuitable team members and infused aggressive training regimens to develop those willing to excel, considerably strengthening leadership and up-and-coming management team. •Instituted meticulous standards and led procurement of cutting-edge fashions to position store as fashion-forward leader with strong visual presentation of merchandise to command higher average dollars per sale. •Devised public relations strategies that captured $3M in incremental revenue just for special event sales. •Forged relationships with top 5 area charities to foster loyalty among high-end clientele in the community. From August 2007 to May 2009 (1 year 10 months) Vice President, General Manager @ Oversaw 201-person team of senior and department managers, sales associates, and support professionals in sales, service, merchandising, public relations, operations, and inventory management. •Cultivated attitude of “we can and we will” throughout all operations to fuel 4-year sales growth from $32M to $48M, a 50% revenue growth after 9 consecutive years of flat sales, and increased profitability to $6M. •Mentored 61 associates through company promotions and increased number of sales associates generating more than $1M in annual revenue from 0 to 6, 1 of which sold more than $2M per year. From August 2003 to August 2007 (4 years 1 month) Merchandise Manager, Northpark @ Selected to manage sales, merchandising, events, and operations across 18 departments with 300+ total associates, including 16 department managers, spanning ready-to-wear (RTW), handbags, accessories, cosmetics, fragrances, children’s apparel, and intimate apparel. Evaluated performance in each area to develop targeted sales, staffing, merchandising, buying, and marketing strategies. Developed new floor plans, special events, and product placement plans. Managed $120M in sales. •Established top performing sales growth and sales results over plan by reversing 11% loss that equated to $13M drop in sales into net 10% gain, more than doubling corporate sales growth rate. •Improved fine apparel business to #6 ranking company-wide. From August 2002 to July 2003 (1 year) Buyer Designer Jewelry @ Collaborated with John Hardy, Steven Lagos, and Michael Dawkins in developing unique, differentiated designer jewelry products for 40 stores. Tailored assortments to individual locations, developed business plans, and launched 3 new store openings. •Persuaded John Hardy to create exclusive diamond collection; largest product launch in brand history. •Received Star Award for two consecutive spring seasons and one fall season. From January 2000 to July 2002 (2 years 7 months) Merchandise Manager, Northpark @ Teamed with three merchandise managers in $185M store with personal responsibility for $90M. Ran RTW, cosmetics, fragrances, and accessories. Directed nine department managers and 160 associates. •Established $2M Kate Spade business from $500K in 18-month period. •Grew $1M Tahari business from $300K in 12-month period. •Achieved #1 in sales increases 3 of 4 years, and exceeded sales plan 4 of 5 years. From August 1995 to January 2000 (4 years 6 months) Merchandise Manager @ From 1994 to 1995 (1 year)

Business Administration @ Metropolitan State College of Denver Deb McGinnis is skilled in: Strategic Planning, Team Building, P&L Management, Forecasting, Public Relations, Merchandising, Negotiation, Planning, Sales Management, P&L, Budgeting, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Public Speaking, Business Planning