Experience

Brand Castle, LLC

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  • Develop and implement brand strategies for seasonal and everyday product lines through market research and strategic planning• Analyze lifestyle and product trends for innovative line inspiration and direction• Initiate and evaluate P&L’s to provide competitive costs and MSRP• Created price lists, decks, and marketing material for customers• Manage licensor relations from application through product commercialization

• Sales Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Supported all account managers with client relations from sample to final buy• Set up new vendors and new products for new accounts/items (NVF’s & NIF’s)• Entered/maintained forecasts and PO’s for all channels• Managed closeout price lists of finished goods and bulk assortment for discount channel• Facilitated communications between buyers and marketing for new product rollout



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager in Training/Individualist Sales

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  • Create and maintain loyal customers; set appointments, style top department clients, study customer needs and upsell by establishing excellent rapport with product expertise • Train and mentor new hires; develop company-loyal selling specialists • Merchandise department; implement placement strategies and trend visuals • Create and maintain loyal customers; set appointments, style top department clients, study customer needs and upsell by establishing excellent rapport with product expertise • Train and mentor new hires; develop company-loyal selling specialists • Merchandise department; implement placement strategies and trend visuals



Michael Kors

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Handbag Specialist

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Planned, created, and executed the merchandise presentation of Michael Kors merchandise ​• Utilized handbag product knowledge and expertise to deliver exceptional customer to each client and lead department in volume sales and product movement ​• Manage MK sales training, applied a team-oriented attitude, sold to department increase • Planned, created, and executed the merchandise presentation of Michael Kors merchandise ​• Utilized handbag product knowledge and expertise to deliver exceptional customer to each client and lead department in volume sales and product movement ​• Manage MK sales training, applied a team-oriented attitude, sold to department increase



Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Selling and Service Associate

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  • Increased store and department profit margins and customer loyalty; engaged in client needs and developed strong client relations • Specialized in designer ready to wear; moved product, established and maintained strong customer relationships • Increased store and department profit margins and customer loyalty; engaged in client needs and developed strong client relations • Specialized in designer ready to wear; moved product, established and maintained strong customer relationships



Lavender Bridal Salon

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  ∙ Organized junior fashion team of brand advocates as an innovative marketing technique for the teen demographic ∙ Directed fall 2013 fashion show; created promotional campaign, selected models, and managed entire production ∙ Managed floor set, visual merchandising displays, and literature for bridal salon and pop up boutiques ∙ Strengthened brand image through social media outlets; maintained salon accounts ∙ Organized junior fashion team of brand advocates as an innovative marketing technique for the teen demographic ∙ Directed fall 2013 fashion show; created promotional campaign, selected models, and managed entire production ∙ Managed floor set, visual merchandising displays, and literature for bridal salon and pop up boutiques ∙ Strengthened brand image through social media outlets; maintained salon accounts

• Retail Development Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  ∙ Compiled monthly press coverage into editorials for shop managers for display of company achievement ∙ Assisted in creation of seasonal merchandise look book for wholesale floor set and shop displays ∙ Developed new hire and product knowledge packets for the 140 Michael Kors shop managers ∙ Organized and oversaw expense management of Michael Kors district and regional managers ∙ Composed database for anticipated product assortment per retail store delivery ∙ Compiled monthly press coverage into editorials for shop managers for display of company achievement ∙ Assisted in creation of seasonal merchandise look book for wholesale floor set and shop displays ∙ Developed new hire and product knowledge packets for the 140 Michael Kors shop managers ∙ Organized and oversaw expense management of Michael Kors district and regional managers ∙ Composed database for anticipated product assortment per retail store delivery



Pacific Sunwear

• United States
• Retail

• Sales Associate/Brand Rep

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  ∙ Established outstanding customer rapport by informing clients of promotions, finding sizes, etc. ∙ Executed company floor set and maintained merchandise assortment throughout the store ∙ Established outstanding customer rapport by informing clients of promotions, finding sizes, etc. ∙ Executed company floor set and maintained merchandise assortment throughout the store



Kent State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  ∙ Assisted with data management, office supply orders, and daily tasks for administration ∙ Compiled, prepared, and proctored exams for department professors ∙ Assisted with data management, office supply orders, and daily tasks for administration ∙ Compiled, prepared, and proctored exams for department professors