Shannon McDonald is an experienced professional in the fashion and merchandising industry, currently serving as a Buyer for Fashion & Basic Bedding at Big Lots Stores since August 2021. Prior to this role, Shannon held various positions at EXPRESS, including Associate Merchant and Assistant Merchant in the Men's Apparel Outlet Division. Additional experience includes working as an Assistant Buyer at Claire's and a Visual Merchandising Manager at Club Monaco. Shannon's expertise is further enhanced by internships, such as Celebrity & Entertainment Stylist Intern at Lindsay Albanese and Showroom Intern at Kensie. Shannon holds an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Merchandising from FIDM and a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Merchandising & Product Development, with a minor in Marketing from Bowling Green State University.