Retail & Merchandising Coaches, Events, and Resources

My path started as a buyer at Bergdorf Goodman, then market intelligence and digital strategy at LVMH across 75+ Maisons. Today I interview and advise executives at Chanel, Louis Vuitton and PUIG for Beyond Luxury Group, and teach strategic merchandising to master’s students at Istituto Marangoni Paris. I am also close enough to the start of a luxury career to remember exactly how it goes. I made my own move into the Paris market recently, rebuilding from zero in an industry that runs on relationships and insider knowledge most people do not have access to, so I know what the applications, the silence and the interviews are actually like in this market, right now. That combination is the point. I read your materials the way the people hiring you read them, because I sit on that side of the table, and I coach on the parts of a luxury career that are hardest to work out alone: how to position your experience the way luxury hiring managers actually read it, how to build the network that gets you in the room, and how to navigate an industry that does not publish its own rules. I work with students and recent graduates trying to get in, professionals pivoting from adjacent industries, people moving between the US and European markets, and applicants to fashion business master’s programs.

My retail and merchandising experience combines interior design expertise with firsthand experience in customer-facing home furnishings and improvement environments. I've worked with customers through the full decision-making process, from identifying needs and selecting products to developing design solutions, navigating budgets, solving problems, and helping turn inspiration into purchases and completed spaces. My experience also extends beyond individual transactions. I've developed ideas for improving the retail customer experience, created processes and resources to support more effective workflows, and worked across design, sales, operations, leadership, and vendor relationships. I can help professionals strengthen their approach to consultative selling, customer experience, merchandising, design-driven retail, and translating creative expertise into measurable business value.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience at Gucci, I've climbed the ranks from Assistant Buyer to Director of Merchandising Strategy. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of the retail and merchandising landscape, particularly in luxury fashion. Whether you're looking to break into retail or advance your current career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and insights. Let's connect and craft a strategy to achieve your professional goals!