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RETAIL AND ECOMMERCE BUYER

Hard working, self  motivated, design driven  individual. Looking to  continue a career in a  company to ultimately be  a director of  merchandising or  creative departments

•	Responsible for project management, pricing/promotions, and operational improvements, by identifying areas for efficiency improvements and driving organizational changes to streamline
•	As the quarterback for the brand, I collaborate with cross functional teams and executive leaders on high-level goto market strategies, fiscal budgeting, and operations to ensure my departments exceed their financial forecasts.
•	Due to lack of standard reporting system, I have helped implement and develop standardized reporting templates to help with product life cycle management, budget adherence, and promotional strategies, which has lead to a 30% improvement in time-to-completion 
•	In close partnership with planning department, I develop, manage and report channels’ fiscal budget forecasts and performance to budget for each of my relevant components


•	Construct custom pieces for clients, with a thorough quality control process to specs compliance
•	Design tailored pieces according to customers specifications through 3D-CAD software
•	Negotiate with materials suppliers to achieve highest profit margin per commissioned piece
•	Utilize social media to market to new clients & partner with 3rd party vendors to collaborate on projects


Owner

•	Utilized PowerBI to provide sales analytics to curate assortment selection across stores and e-com
•	Researched marketplace trends to align marketing, visual merchandising and promotional cadences
•	Coordinated with wholesale, high-level, goto market strategies to implement thru the DTC portal 
•	Managed product life cycle of year round basics, in season items and design/develop DTC SMUs
•	Developed, manage and report channels’ fiscal budget forecasts for each selling season
•	Communicated product performance metrics/suggestions to upper management in weekly meetings
•	Developed product forecasting tools to improve purchasing cadences while improving sell thru


MERCHANDISE MANAGER - DTC

•	Managed the development process of over 600 seasonal SKUs from product vision through design and development to deliver on-calendar product launches
•	Analyzed selling data, daily, to execute purchasing forecasts, margin scenarios and marketing pushes
•	Developed and presented monthly category briefings highlighting target markets, materials and costs
•	Lead cross functional teams to execute visual compliance, fiscal planning, and allocation strategies
•	Consistently traveled to key markets to asses consumer habits, competitor offerings and market shifts
•	Communicated product performance metrics/suggestions to upper management in weekly meetings
•	Utilized and developed a team of assistant category managers thru training programs


•	Utilized Retail Pro to monitor store’s customer database
•	Designed marketing materials for store’s sales and events, including posters and direct media
•	Developed advertising campaign through radio, newspaper and web within given budget
•	Organized donations for various charities around the nation

Marketing/ Buying Assistant

•	Identified high performing products and adjust strategies to maximize sales of those products
•	Analyzed and anticipated top and bottom performing product in clearance departments
•	Continuous communication with district manager about store’s performance and recommendations
•	Constantly monitored and filled merchandise levels on salesfloor and communicated shortages with sourcing departments
•	Lead conference calls of several stores to collaborate ideas to increase sales
•	Worked with allocation department to resolve stocking issues ensuring store’s stock levels are full

Visual Merchandising Manager

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