Albena Ivanova

Albena Ivanova is an experienced footwear buyer with a career spanning over two decades in the shoe retail industry. Currently serving as a Buyer at Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station since March and February 2021 respectively, Albena has previously held significant roles at Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse from September 2000 to January 2021, where responsibilities included buying and merchandising for women's and children's footwear, contributing to annual sales of $42 million across 72 stores. Albena's earlier roles included positions as a Kids Footwear Buyer and Assistant Buyer for men's shoes, showcasing a strong aptitude for market trend identification and product selection. Albena holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Plovdiv "Paisii Hilendarski," earned between 1995 and 1999.