Juliana Howard

Juliana Howard

Buyer, Store Manager, Sales Promotion Director

location of Juliana HowardPortland, Oregon, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP/GM Product Merchandising & Sales | Retail Executive | International & Cultural Expertise | Purpose Driven Leader | Champions Business | Innovates Strategically | Empowers Teams | Delivers Results | Board Candidate

  • Education

    • Babson College

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      Retail Management
    • Lewis and Clark College

      1980 - 1984
      Bachelor's degree Business and Communications
  • Experience

    • Nordstrom

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1996
      Buyer, Store Manager, Sales Promotion Director

      Buying, Store Leadership in 5 stores and Regional Marketing | Adapting consumer insights ensuring the best consumer experience possible

    • Nike

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2020

      Connecting products to new consumer concepts and experiences achieving KPI target and key business strategies | Leading 2 organizational transformations Driving innovation and business growth in international markets through consumer-right assortment planning leading to productive and profitable financial results. Championing execution of consumer-right assortments transforming retail partner businesses | Developing cross-categorical seasonal product launches and strategies contributing to healthy marketplace growth. Influencing bold sales strategies for the North America marketplace resulting in profitable and sustainable growth, Delivering beyond expected seasonal financial targets generating solid double-digit growth. Leading and growing business in a complex business environment. Building the Brand in a results-driven retail environment | Developing diverse talented teams across the nation | Managing a P&L across 15 stores

      • Vice President Merchandising for Asia Pacific & Latin America

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2020
      • Vice President of Merchandising for Central Eastern Europe/Africa/UAE

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      • Vice President Of Merchandising

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      • Senior Sales Director for Sportswear/Lifestyle Product

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Kid's & Women's Apparel Sales Director

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
      • Strategic Account Director - Nordstrom & Finish Line

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
      • Retail Stores Director - Niketown

        Jan 1996 - Jan 2001
    • Brave Collective

      Jun 2022 - now
      General Manager

      Brave Collective is a modern day mercantile for women featuring fashion forward clothing, home goods, gifts and accessories. There are 3 stores - Bend, Lake Oswego & Portland. Brave Collective is not just about the latest fashion but the Brave women who wear it. Brave is about celebrating women having a voice and making a positive difference in the world.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dare to Lead Trained

      Dare to Lead™ Trained
      May 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Days for Girls International on Mar 2021
      Days for Girls InternationalAssociated with Juliana Howard
    • Board Member

      Issued by Raphael House on Jan 2012
      Raphael HouseAssociated with Juliana Howard
    • Special Event Coordinator

      Issued by Special Olympics Oregon on Apr 2016
      Special Olympics OregonAssociated with Juliana Howard