Experience

Shoppers World

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Buyer Accessories & HBA

  • Jun 2014 - Present



Forman Mills

• Buyer

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  Lingerie/Hosiery BuyerIdentified and capitalized on key fashion items for a big box warehouse style apparel store serving customers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan and New York. Managed and mentored an Assistant Buyer. Analyzed reports, trends, and negotiated purchases from vendors. Strategically planned and maintained appropriate inventory levels. Enhanced customer service by communicating product knowledge to retail employees. Maintained OTB for immediate off price opportunities



10spot/madrag

• Accessory/Footwear buyer

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2011

  Purchased and negotiated all accessories and footwear products for a budget-conscious, trendsetting retailer with more than 40 stores in 7 states catering to young women from the ages of 14-32 of all sizes. Analyzed reports on a daily and weekly basis. Utilized various retail report programs such as bestseller to react more quickly to key items. Maintained OTB to make sure dollars were allotted to appropriate areas needed. Shopped market on a weekly basis for new and existing vendors. Identified and capitalized on fashion trends. Shopped better resources for new key items.