Assistant Merchant Dresses/Bottoms/Jackets

• Nov 2022 - Present

Assistant Merchant Knit Tops/Sweaters

• Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

• Assists in Preparing, Analyzing and Reacting to Business Reports & Analysis.• Knows and speaks for the needs, wants and expectations of the Customer.• Monitors the market and competitors.• Assists in the creation of the seasonal merchandise strategies.• Monitors overall fashion trends and competition.• Works in conjunction with Merch Coordinators and cross functional partners in PD, Creative, and Visual Merchandising to facilitate accurate sample management for key events such as meetings, floor set reviews, etc. • Confirms accuracy of all item information with Cross Functional Partners.• Communicates all add, changes, and missing information to Cross Functional Partners. • Assists in completion of Product Lifecycle commitments and deadlines.• Assists in assortment plan process.• Leads completion of accurate item builds in PLM (Centric) and the Omni Assortment Planning Tool • Assists with Assortment Maps, Hindsight Reviews and Documents, Line Plans, Monday reports, etc. Show less

Product Development Coordinator

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

· Worked with team to develop and merchandise in-house apparel brands Dakota Grizzly and Canyon Guide Outfitters, as well as created apparel product lines for outside buyer groups such as The Buckle, Costco, and Boot Barn. · Worked within PLM system to monitor and ensure the accuracy of styles through development. · Managed sample tracking from overseas partners using PLM software (NGC ANDROMEDA) · Received, organized and measured sample garments for accuracy and fit as they were delivered. · Communicated with global and domestic vendor partners by utilizing software, digital photos and technical sketches. · Worked with team to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. · Created and maintained department standards for specs, fit/balance, pattern, and construction techniques. · Assisted designers and merchandisers with creation of Adobe Illustrator technical flat drawings for tech packs. · Maintained, checked, and approved hangtag, care labels, carton markings and also other special instructions for apparel for in-house brands and special customers. · Worked as lead stylist for in-house brand photoshoots, coordinated models, and assisted with planning shot lists to make sure that photoshoots were effective and efficient. · Performed quality control tests on styles when necessary such as testing for dimensional stability, pilling, and colorfastness. Show less

Product Development Assistant Harley Davidson Licensed Apparel

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2020

• Assists in the development for Harley Davidson mens and ladies product apparel lines • Assists technical designer in measuring garments, building tech packs and size specs sheets • Assists lead designers in forecasting trends and building design concepts • Organizes, tags and maintains concept, development and approved garment samples, art strike off designs, lab dips and fabrics • Assists in writing POs for samples and filling out garment detail sheets • Point person for garment and fabric testing and tracking • Assists in maintaining vendor product development & profitability planning recaps • Analyzes and recaps sales and provides statistical reports • Communicates and follows up accurately and efficiently with in house supply chain buyers and/or vendors on a daily basis • Assists in being the gatekeeper of the product development timing and action calendar • Assists Marketing in styling models for photoshoots and art direction of quarterly catalogs Show less

Textile Lab Technician

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

• Evaluate test samples for industry organizations such as ALM, Lion, General Electric, & Cotton Incorporated • Conduct physical and chemical testing on apparel, institutional, interior, and technical textiles • Analyze data to report findings in the form of reports and spreadsheets to industry leaders • Perform quality control and product development tests on washing machines and dryers • Trained the following ASTM & AATCC Test Methods: Dimensional Change, Thread Count, Seam Slippage, Weave Identification, Fabric Weight, Tensile Strength, Bursting Strength, Tear Strength, Fiber Content, Aqueous Liquid Repellency, Water Repellency: Impact Penetration & Spray Test, Hydrostatic Pressure, pH of Wet Processed Textiles, Air Permeability, Soil Release, Colorfastness (to Light, Crocking, Perspiration, Water, Laundering), Whiteness Index, Chemical Damage, Chlorine Retention, Smoothness (Wrinkle Resistance), Stain Identification & Removal, Microscopic Evaluations, Pilling (Nu Martindale), & Surface Abrasion Show less

Keyholder

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

• Greeted clients and assisted their needs on a daily basis• Assisted in closing of location, including cash handling and deposits.• Manager on duty when the store manager and assistant manager are off duty• Analyzed and resolved problems and assisted in solving problems.

Visual Merchandising and Buying Intern

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

• Assisted in the buying of soft and hard goods from the public as well as from private sellers• Styled mannequins, refilled floor merchandise, and created interesting visual displays on a weekly basis• Assisted in marketing and styling for seasonal photo shoots • Helped with the pricing of merchandise and with negotiation of consignment options with customers

Sales and Management Intern

• May 2017 - Jul 2017

• Directed Women’s fashion-wear department and helped to increase sales and store ranking in department • Analyzed marketing information and translated data to impact my department • Delivered customer service by greeting and assisting each customer in a high-pressure sales environment • Directed Women’s fashion-wear department and helped to increase sales and store ranking in department • Analyzed marketing information and translated data to impact my department • Delivered customer service by greeting and assisting each customer in a high-pressure sales environment

Cashier

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

• Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store. • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand. Store ranked in the top of the country in customer service while I was employed • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store. • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand. Store ranked in the top of the country in customer service while I was employed