Mary Ewing

Mary Ewing has a diverse and extensive work experience in the merchandising industry. Mary began their career as a Sales Associate at Nordstrom, where they quickly progressed to roles such as Department Manager, Regional Merchandising Manager, and Buyer. During their time at Nordstrom, they gained experience in product selection, inventory management, and vendor negotiation.

In 2005, they joined Excelligence Learning Corp as a Buyer and gradually moved up to roles such as Senior Merchandising Manager, Director of Merchandising, Senior Director of Merchandising, and currently serves as the Vice President of Merchandising. At Excelligence Learning Corp, they led teams of merchants across various product families, including foreign and domestic products. Mary focused on optimizing top-line growth and profitability, executing pricing strategies, and establishing processes for cost negotiation and strategic partnerships. Mary also played a crucial role in the merger of Environments with Discount School Supply brand and developed marketing strategies to support different business segments.

Overall, Mary Ewing has demonstrated their expertise in merchandising, data-driven decision-making, team management, negotiation, and strategic planning throughout their career in both Nordstrom and Excelligence Learning Corp.

Mary Ewing earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Indiana University Bloomington. No specific information about the start year or end year was provided.