Product Manager @ From June 2014 to Present (1 year 7 months) Buyer, Product Services @ Identify and execute growth initiatives for framing and other product services,comprising one third of total company sales From January 2012 to June 2014 (2 years 6 months) Associate Buyer @ From July 2010 to December 2011 (1 year 6 months) New Markets Expert @ Plan and execute strategic inventory initiatives for Target’s first offshore markets, Alaska and Hawaii, while meeting company objectives and consumer needs for stores that generate annual sales of over $220 million From October 2009 to June 2010 (9 months) Senior Business Analyst, Merchandise Planning @ Led multiple company initiatives for the department and division, contributing to successful new store openings, improvements in private label penetration rates, and increases in back to school sales, and was recognized with prestigious Senior Vice President merchandising award From October 2008 to September 2009 (1 year) Business Analyst, Merchandise Planning @ Partnered with internal teams and vendors to exceed in stock goals and maintain optimal inventory levels for a $260 million snacks category, leading to a $22.5 million sales increase From April 2007 to September 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing @ Florida International University From 2002 to 2006 Westminster Melissa Mahar is skilled in: Merchandising, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships, Competitive Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, Sourcing, Merchandise Planning, Online Retail, Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Leadership, Retail, Strategy, Process Improvement, E-commerce