Mari L. Harkins

Mari L. Harkins has extensive experience in the retail industry, with a specialization in merchandising, planning, and inventory management. Mari L. most recently worked as the SVP of Inventory Management & Planning at Summit Golf Brands since 2015. Prior to that, they served as the VP GMM at Star Branding / Sears Holdings Corporation from 2013 to 2014, where they were responsible for launching the Nicki Minaj and Adam Levine brands in 500 Kmart stores and online. Mari L. also worked as the VP of Merchandising & Planning at Bobby Jones from 2010 to 2013, the VP of Merchandising at Liz Claiborne from 2005 to 2008, and the VP of Merchandising at Kellwood Company from 2003 to 2005. Mari L. has held various other merchandising roles at Bugle Boy /Americo, DKNY Mens Jeans, and The Donna Karan Company, LLC. Mari L.'sexpertise lies in driving sales growth, integrating businesses, implementing best practices, and achieving profitability.

Mari L. Harkins attended Nassau Community College, where they obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising. Mari L. also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Sales Management.