Dee Calderon

About Dee Calderon

As the Director of Footwear and Adaptive at Zappos, I oversee the merchandising strategy and development of men\'s and women\'s casual footwear and adaptive products, which cater to customers with diverse needs and preferences. I have more than three years of experience in this role, and I am passionate about creating inclusive and accessible fashion solutions that enhance the lives of millions of people. I believe in building strong and lasting relationships with my team, my company, and my vendor partners, based on trust, collaboration, and authenticity. I empower my team to deliver exceptional results, while fostering a fun and supportive work environment. I also partner with various internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and sustainability in the footwear industry, and to promote Zappos\' core values and mission.

Experience

1. Director, Men s and Women s Casual Footwear and Adaptive

   Zappos

   Oct 2022 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Oversee a talented team of Senior Merchants and Business Development Managers-Lead team to strategically drive sales, margins and profitability through product selection, inventory, and channel management strategies across Zappos, 6pm and Amazon 3P selling platforms-Develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with Planning, Finance, Marketing, Tech Systems, Site and Customer Service leaders-Partner with Zappos Adaptive and DEI Business Managers to continue driving company initiatives forward-Hire, develop and mentor incoming buying staff; ongoing mentorship of the Buying Manager role holders to ensure they are effectively supported in their day-to-day operations