Dan Sawall

About Dan Sawall

Senior business leader who runs profitable retail divisions leveraging an exceptional merchant and operations foundation. Analytical and bottom-line driven with expertise in Sports Performance Apparel and Footwear, Luxury, and Outlet Brand Stores. Hands-on experience in creating successful assortments for brand product, including made-for outlet assortment lines. Manage large in-house and Field Operations, infusing a philosophy of empowerment and reward, that achieve goals and contribute appropriately to corporate expectations. Industry reputation for inspiriting an organization throughout all levels, from C-level decision makers to store management/brand associates. Deep understanding of big brand corporate cultures. Responsible for significant store count expansion and brand concept development. Focused on creating customer experiences and incorporating omni-channel features. contributing work with outside organizations consulting on brand images and business structures.

Experience

1. Independent Consultant Board Member

   Self

   Jun 2012 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Retail industry consultant specializing in Sports Performance Apparel and Footwear, Brand Concepts, Luxury and Outlet Stores.* Contracted by Harley-Davidson (2015) to work with the Harley-Davidson Customer Experience team bringing \"best of retail\" to H-D dealerships. Assisted in creating and implementing strategy for annual dealer meeting, ensuring a customer led messaging focus related to service, merchandising and in=store experience.* Consult with investment and equity groups, determining investment strategies based on industry conditions, brand-right ventures and outlet store trends as a representation of brands.* Provided direction with creative agencies for promotional and marketing campaigns for brands.* Use branding and leadership experiences in working with local non-profit organizations in southeastern Wisconsin relative to branding, marketing, organizational structure, events, and assist in fund-raising needs.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Creative Direction
• Sales
• Marketing
• Sportswear
• Merchandising
• Driving Results
• Loss Prevention
• Footwear
• Product Development
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Trend Analysis
• Store Operations
• Visual Merchandising
• Sourcing
• Hiring
• Fashion
• Strategy
• Retail
• Private Label
• Trend