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Manager of Pricing Operations

•	Develop and implement localized clearance pricing strategies for some of the companies highest volume brands (INC, Alfani, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, CK Active)
•	Responsible for managing all markdowns to drive sales and gross margin
•	Develop markdown strategies that utilize both permanent and POS markdowns most profitably
•	Partner with the DMM/Buyer to execute markdowns appropriate for their scope of business

•	Manage the buys for ecommerce throughout the product life cycle for all casual apparel departments (woven/knit tops, sweaters, denim, woven bottoms, active, jackets, skirts), and non apparel (Jewelry and Accessories), representing 50% of total ecommerce business ($30 Million in sales volume for fiscal 2013, +50% to LY sales)
•	Attend, prepare for, and present all business metrics/ buy proposals for casual apparel and exclusive departments at merchant concept alignment, buy review, and MPC monthly meetings
•	Perform historical business hindsight including sales, gross margin, mark down, turn, etc in order to make competent and reliable business decisions
•	Merchandise the website in order to maximize sales based on trend, inventory levels, company investment, etc
•	Grow ecommerce department through development of online exclusive product & analysis of ecommerce specific trends 
•	Shop the market to acquire new vendor relationships in order to develop online exclusive product that is f

Associate Merchant, Ecommerce

•	Partner w/ Sr. Merchant to manage accessories departments (Shoes, Accessories, Jewelry, Hosiery, Handbags, and Belts) and Outerwear department throughout the Product Life Cycle
•	Achieved sales plan for fiscal 2012 for both accessories and outerwear (accessories +9% to plan, outerwear +17% to plan; representing $25 million in total sales volume)
•	Grow sales by analyzing style and attribute performance in order to make sound decisions based on business performance
•	Responsible for completion and maintenance of on order and all department recaps/analysis including receipt reconciliation, hindsight analysis, best-seller reports, ad-hoc reports, etc
•	Responsible for merchandising the web site: product web set launch tasks including style activation; while maximizing sales through continual site optimization (sequencing, cross-sells, default colors, etc.)
•	Attend, prepare for, and present merchandise buys to EVP of ecommerce & SVP of merchandising at line-review, investment review and

Assistant Merchant, Ecommerce

•	Partnered with buyer in execution of the merchandise buys throughout the Product Life Cycle for approximately 500 stores.
•	Built and presented line assortment to company executives including CEO at monthly buy reviews. 
•	Maintained on order/receipt reconciliation to ensure all merchandise was accounted for and arrived in store on time & worked with planning to develop plans based on receipts.
•	Worked as a liaison between planning, allocation, sourcing, technical design, ecommerce, and design cross-functional partners to ensure adequate decisions were made throughout the product lifecycle.
•	Completed and maintained all department recaps including weekly selling reports, seasonal hindsight recaps, MPC financial preparation, and merchandise testing recaps.
•	Conducted patterning analysis amongst top competition on a weekly basis and consistently visited New York and Company stores in order to review product placement.

Assistant Buyer

•	Responsible for Spiegel Signature Collection (suiting) and Dresses categories.
•	Participated in the completion of Spiegel catalog from concept to turnover to advertising.  Worked with design team to develop assortment, and attended market appointments to find new product.
•	Maintained Spiegel website for designated categories by merchandising and sequencing images, creating outfits, and checking that images had been established correctly.
•	Designated merchandise for clearance and sale, and performed markups and markdowns.
•       Responsible for keeping track of all samples.
•	Created fashion assortment and trend boards for review at weekly sales and line review meetings

Merchandise Assistant, Ecommerce & Direct- Spiegel

•	Vendors included Marc by Marc Jacobs, Coach, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Burberry, Longchamp, Kate Spade, Judith Leiber, Kotur, Lauren Merkin.
•	Inputted purchase orders in to Buyers Work Mate, attended market appointments, created and maintained selling reports, communicated with vendors regarding weekly selling, created trend boards, input transfers and RTV’s, learned the markdown process, assisted in the maintenance of market preperation, attended systems training class.
•	Assisted with seasonal buying office objective and goal presentation, attended OTB meetings, learned store contest approval process, partnered with vendors to secure samples, input, ranked, and allocated orders in Assortment Planner.

Buying Intern- Women's Contemporary/Evening Handbags

•	Planned, mapped and executed floor sets. Coached a team of associates to execute these plans, which lead to greater efficiency, smoother working relationships, and a visually impeccable store. 
•	Accountable for merchandise processing, replenishment and recovery, and responsible for two direct-reports.
•	Responsible for total store results, demonstrated excellent customer sales lead (CSL) behaviors and spent 90% of time on the sales floor. This lead to increased sales and a consistent high rate of personal conversion.
•	Coached associates on current selling strategies and displayed excellent product knowledge. Understood, adhered to, and reinforced brand standards. 
•	Executed store opening and closing procedures.
•	Responsible for attracting and recruiting qualified sales associates.

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Kristen Goldhaber: Manager of Pricing Operations in Edgewater, NY

Kristen Goldhaber

Macy's

New York & Company

ANN INC.

New York & Company

Signature Styles, LLC

Saks Fifth Avenue

Victoria's Secret

Fashion Institute of Technology

University of Vermont