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Merchandising Strategist

Experienced Merchandiser with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Microsoft Powerpoint, Product and Content Management Systems (CMS), Merchandising, and Wholesale. Strong business development professional with a Associate of Arts - AA focused in Merchandise Marketing from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles.

Acted as a strategist and consultant in the contemporary market for a branch of the Doneger Group, to offer a west coast perspective of business to retail clients.
-Managed flow and created content for company fashion website covering topics such as retail shifts and merchandising; updated product images and information, using Content Management System
-Executed time and action calendars for website, trend books, trend handouts, and runway show for B2B marketing initiatives
-Coordinated with art department to create collateral and executed editing approval process to meet project deadlines via phone and email
-Crafted powerpoint presentations to guide retailers on trend forecasts, key items, marketing strategies, and retail initiatives in the market
-Communicated to vendors/brands on behalf of retailers to address merchandising, production, and costing issues; attended trade show on behalf of buyers sourcing new brands and manufacturers


Worked directly under the CEO and designer for the beach couture brand Lucy Love, executed merchandising and design concepts, buying plans, and the development of a kids wear line.
-Managed flagship boutique operations, trained new hires on register and Quickbooks PO management, executed merchandising and floor moves at flagship boutique based on seasonal changes and trends
-Communicated and placed purchase orders with vendors for flagship boutique, as well as worked with textilaries to place fabric orders for Lucy Love clothing
-Managed women's and kid's seasonal sample lines through design process to production
-Worked with manufacturers to communicate garment specs, design, fabric, and color, as well as managed sample lines and coordinated delivery to sales reps and showrooms
-Organized and styled on location as well as in studio photo shoots for seasonal catalogs
-Managed seasonal catalog/linesheet development from beginning to end
-Assisted with design of garments and concepts

Assistant Merchandiser / Buyer

-Organized fabric swatches, strike offs, and seasonal sample lines
-Assisted in styling swim Spring 2017 shoot for e-commerce site and merchandising guide
-Input garment specifications into PLM database (Product Management System)
-Assisted in preparing presentations for Billabong seasonal sales reps meetings
-Created line sheets for concept director using Adobe Illustrator



Merchandising and Design Intern

-Created inventory of warehouse merchandise
-Assisted in production of sublimated leggings
-Assisted with the development of e-commerce marketing campaigns
-Facilitated the receiving and fulfillment of web orders


Intern

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Kaleigh Bisconti: Merchandising Strategist in Laguna Beach, CA

Kaleigh Bisconti

Directives West

Lucy Love

Billabong USA

Goldsheep

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising