Experience

FRAME

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Merchandising Manager, Women’s RTW & Accessories

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Senior Merchant, Women’s RTW & Accessories

  • Nov 2020 - Sep 2022

• Merchant, Women’s RTW & Accessories

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

• Merchant, Men’s & Accessories

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

• Associate Merchant, Women’s RTW & Accessories

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019



7 For All Mankind

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Merchandiser - Men's

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018



7 For All Mankind

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Associate Merchandiser - Men's Denim

  • Mar 2016 - 2017

  Develop and drive the execution of balanced and impactful product lines each season for 7 For All Mankind’s Men’s Denim by focusing on:FINANCIAL TARGET ACHIEVEMENTMaintain close partnership with Design and Product Development to generate cost-efficient, volume-driving ideas that achieve or exceed financial targets. Align DTC and Wholesale through seasonal SKU plans, special initiatives, and product segmentation to meet the needs of each channel. Collaborate with Marketing and PR to create a compelling story and maximize impact of Men’s product launches.PRODUCT INNOVATIONVisit retailers on a seasonal basis and create in-depth market research reports that track pricing, trends and newness on the floor. Partner with Raw Materials and Design to identify unique and interesting fabrics for launching at least one new major initiative each year. Follow through with the execution of product development, pricing and packaging to ensure a successful launch.CUSTOMER REACHBroaden product accessibility to each market segment by creating washes unique for high-end retailers as well as mid-range. Work with Wholesale to identify additional opportunities for exclusive SKUs within certain accounts or regions.SOURCING STRATEGIESImpact the development process sooner by supplying Design with initial line plans prior to Hindsighting. Provide seasonal suggested country of origin reports that map out estimated units for wash group based off LY bookings, YTD selling and recent projection trends. Attend and monitor all costs during pre-production costing meetings before the IMU sign-off.DENIM-RELATED SPORTSWEAREstablish cohesion between tops and bottoms by overseeing communication, utilizing the sportswear color palette for pfd development and providing market-driven, competitive feedback for innovative denim jacket concepts. Show less

• Assistant Merchandiser - Men's Denim

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  -Develop and present compelling SKU plan assortments each season based off of LY sales/bookings, trend analysis and market research-Achieve or surpass IMU targets while maintaining brand aesthetic and quality of the product offering-Prep and present full lines at the quarterly Sales Meeting for USWS, DTC and all International partners-Establish strong relationships within each department to promote business growth and gain a thorough understanding of the market and production process in its entirety-Merchandise and oversee 90% of the Men's total business Show less

• Assistant Merchandiser - Men's Sportswear

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2014



Bloomingdale's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Denim Business Driver

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  -Interface with buying team and individual vendors to guarantee compelling assortment mix on the sales floor -Capitalize on business growth opportunities through trend research, extensive product knowledge and unique selling points -Manage women’s denim calendar to stimulate the department with events -Interface with buying team and individual vendors to guarantee compelling assortment mix on the sales floor -Capitalize on business growth opportunities through trend research, extensive product knowledge and unique selling points -Manage women’s denim calendar to stimulate the department with events



Joe's Jeans Inc.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retail Coordinator (Temporary)

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  -Monitored all major department stores and reported to Senior Account Executives the level of sales, visual merchandise displays, stock levels and upcoming store events through detailed weekly recaps -Updated floor displays, conducted product knowledge seminars, motivated selling contests and secured proper real estate/signage -Outlined competitive trends and customer call-outs -Monitored all major department stores and reported to Senior Account Executives the level of sales, visual merchandise displays, stock levels and upcoming store events through detailed weekly recaps -Updated floor displays, conducted product knowledge seminars, motivated selling contests and secured proper real estate/signage -Outlined competitive trends and customer call-outs



Joey Showroom

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Showroom Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  -Assisted Account Executives in developing and upholding relationships with buyers -Managed sample traffic, data entry, press books and line sheets -Filed and maintained account records -Assisted Account Executives in developing and upholding relationships with buyers -Managed sample traffic, data entry, press books and line sheets -Filed and maintained account records



Henri Bendel

• Easton Town Center & Beverly Center

• Sales Specialist

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  -Developed a personal clientele book and extensive product knowledge to help facilitate sales -Partnered with store management to execute action plans that optimized selling results -Supported all aspects of in store visual presentation and store operations -Developed a personal clientele book and extensive product knowledge to help facilitate sales -Partnered with store management to execute action plans that optimized selling results -Supported all aspects of in store visual presentation and store operations



Victoria's Secret

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  -Responsible for all PINK product knowledge and skill sets necessary to correctly fit women -Created sales with a dense understanding of product knowledge -Rearranged walls/fixtures, set up floorsets and operated cash wrap -Responsible for all PINK product knowledge and skill sets necessary to correctly fit women -Created sales with a dense understanding of product knowledge -Rearranged walls/fixtures, set up floorsets and operated cash wrap



Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Planning Assistant

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

  -Assisted corporate office with internal store displays and set-up planning -Operated markdowns and audited merchandise -Assisted corporate office with internal store displays and set-up planning -Operated markdowns and audited merchandise