“In my opinion, having worked with many people through the years, Melanie is one of the best relationship builders in the business. Furthermore, she is quite adept at combining her people skills with a very professional, informed, and passionate approach not only to her collection but also to the industry on the whole. In short, I believe she is a star!!”
Kent Gushner - President, Boyds Philadelphia
“I have worked with Melanie for over a decade and have enjoyed her enthusiasm for every brand she represents.”
Elyse Walker - Owner, Elyse Walker
“I met Melanie at CO a few years ago and immediately hit it off with her! She is personable and lovely. She always helped us make our selections well because she has a forward and discerning eye. I wish her luck on her new venture, I know she will do well!”
Roz Weinstein - Owner, Weinsteins New Orleans
“Melanie has a strong understanding of the specificizes needed to foster and grow a healthy business. Working with her at a number of brands throughout the years, Melanie was a valuable partner in not only bridging the connection between brand and wholesaler, but also sustaining it.”
Jared A. Morrison - Nordstrom, Buyer Designer RTW & Kids
“Melanie is a rare find in the fashion world, distinguished by her exceptional care and attention to detail. Utilizing her intuition, intelligence, and strong negotiating skills, I have seen her not only grow multiple businesses but also leave an indelible mark on sales performance in the creation of Barbara Bui exclusives during my time at Bloomingdales. I can’t recommend her highly enough for her meticulous and impactful contributions to the industry.”
Alistair Ellis - Bloomingdales, Omni Channel Buyer Designer Collections & Concessions (2016-2020)
“Working with Melanie for over a decade with Barbara Bui, CO and many other great brands has been a pleasure. Her creativity, resourcefulness and negotiating finesse (depending which end you were on) were unparalleled. Beyond the numbers, Melanie cultivated relationships with our stores bringing the brands she represented to the next level and closer to our customer.”
Jesse Warren - Owner, Tenet Hamptons
"I have had the privilege of working with Melanie for over 15 years, most memorably when she was transitioning Barbara Bui out of their current 3PL to ours, with the goal of improving processes through efficiencies while reducing costs. Melanie's meticulous competitive analysis of all the players was impressive, and I know it left a lasting mark on the bottom line. What sets her apart is her hands-on approach to everything she does – from rolling up her sleeves in our warehouse to ensure goods for the new store opening were secure, to reviewing packaging to optimize freight costs. Melanie goes above and beyond. Her dedication and strategic mindset make her an invaluable asset for any organization aiming to optimize its logistics operations."
William Hayes - President, The Port Group Logistics
“Having worked with Melanie for many many years I am always impressed by her depth of knowledge for the brand she represents. She is not only knowledgable but completely trustworthy with regard to her guidance in trends and sustainable fashion. She is one in a million and we cannot praise her enough!!!!”
Denise Lucia - Owner, Katia Houston
“I worked with Melanie for over three years. She worked in a very high stress position and I always marveled at how well she managed her circumstances. She has this unique ability to remain clam, very calm, when nothing is that way around her. She is masterful at understanding personalities and how to manage each one as needed. She is an asset to any organization.”
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