Experience

Centric Brands

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

• Merchandise Coordinator

  • May 2008 - Present

  - Merchandised and managed all brands in accessories such as belts, small leather goods, handbags, etc. at Macy's HSQ, Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, and more - Built and developed strong partnership with retail store accounts across NYC & NJ stores by advising on product placement to grow business - Reported weekly on sales, in store events and competition, and product placement - Routinely updated store management and sales with seminars, current merchandise trends, and product details of new arrivals - Communicated with account managers and VP on a day-to-day basis on store trends, products, and customer needs Show less



Echo Design Group

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Apr 2008

  - Managed specialty store business in the New York Metropolitan area and Long Island- Sold several brands including Echo, Ralph Lauren, Polo, and Adrienne Vittadini- Increased total business by 40% and generated an increase every season by bringing in new accounts- Worked closely with Buying Offices, responsible for international store business- Organized and planned New York Trade Show three times per year, maintaining 20% increase in profit per show

• Merchandising Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - Feb 2005

  - Merchandised all brands at Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, and Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC- Maintained strong relationships with store management and buyers- Presented detailed retail sales reports to showroom management- Coordinated in-store special events throughout each year



Monsac

• New York, New York, United States

• Store Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

  - Managed 1,500 sq ft fine leather goods store in SoHo, Manhattan averaging $350,000 in annual sales - Established goals and developed financial plans with Vice President of Sales - Created and implemented store policies regarding customer service and personnel issues - Reviewed and monitored store budget, supplies, and weekly sales; and maintained markdowns, chargeback requests, and authorizations - Coordinated merchandise sample shipments, inventory, and delivery from warehouse - Presented relevant sales and performance data to upper management Show less