Melanie Brelsford

Melanie Brelsford has extensive experience in various roles within the retail industry. Melanie started their career at Lands' End as a Merchandising Intern, where they collaborated with multiple teams to drive product development and sales. Melanie then joined JCPenney, beginning as an Allocator and working their way up to Associate Buyer and Planning Manager. During their time at JCPenney, Melanie developed merchandise strategies, managed inventory, built vendor partnerships, and oversaw financial planning. Melanie later joined American Leather as a Merchandising Coordinator, where they were responsible for managing accounts and serving as a liaison between retailers and the company. Melanie then transitioned to the role of Director of Private Label Accounts, both at American Leather and Allied Stone, Inc., where they continued to maximize revenue and profitability while building and maintaining relationships with vendors. Overall, Melanie has a strong background in merchandising, account management, and strategic planning in the retail industry.

Melanie Brelsford earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Retail Management from Waukesha County Technical College between 2003 and 2005. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Merchandise Management from Mt. Mary University, completing it from 2005 to 2008.