Experience

French Cuff Boutique

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer/Store Manager

  • 2017 - Present



Macy's Merchandising Group

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Product Manager

  • 2012 - 2015

  • Aided in the daily management of a growing $72M brand specializing in upscale infant wear, accessories and gifts • Presented company wide initiatives to buying teams and senior management including growth opportunities, business strategies and merchandise assortments • Analyzed style performance to recommend reorder & markdown opportunities in order to drive sales while achieving sales and margin goals• Maintained daily communication with overseas offices, domestic suppliers and all cross-functional teams to ensure T&A calendar adherence with strong sense of urgency• Communicated target costing and negotiated pricing with suppliers in order to increase profit margin and maintain competitive pricing strategies• Grew replenishment business +31% to PL on flat inventory through strategic assortment modification • Drove sales through implementation of new growth strategies focusing on assortment optimization including mix-and-match separates and novel gift concepts• Presented weekly reports on merchandise performance by style and class in order to develop a clear picture of best/worst sellers and assortment opportunities • Collaborated with buying team to ensure cohesive seasonal assortments by region • Communicated regularly with buying office to share trend/forecast information, seek feedback on development direction maintain alignment on pricing strategies



Little Miss Matched

• Consumer Goods

• Product Development Manager

  • 2010 - 2012

  • Managed the production and product development of an expanding $27M multi-channel retailer specializing in children’s apparel and accessories• Created, maintained and monitored tracking tools in order to manage approval process in a timely manner• Clearly gathered information to communicate with all cross channel departments including web, retail and wholesale regarding deliveries, timelines and costs• Negotiated costs with vendors in order to maintain pricing strategy and high gross margin• Analyzed company and department expenses to reduce costs that increased profitability• Managed corporate calendar to ensure all deadlines were met by the design, merchandising, planning and retail departments in order to secure delivery dates



DDCUSA, INC

• Assistant Buyer/Merchandiser

  • 2008 - 2010

  • Evaluated weekly sales reports of inventory turn in order to properly mark down store merchandise. • Regularly interfaced with Creative Director’s on market analysis, industry trends and client feedback. • Monitored and resolved issues with purchase orders and negotiated buying terms with vendors• Maintained and managed extensive sample line• Established and implemented correct pricing strategies to maintain margin and turnover goals• Managed allocation of merchandise for retail outlets and e-Commerce while maintaining inventory levels• Developed, launched and monitored e-commerce business in conjunction with VP of Sales• Created a favorable public image and enhanced corporate visibility through informational exhibits, in-store events and look books



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Intern/Freelance Merchandiser

  • Nov 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Earned comprehensive experience in daily operational aspects of retailing including merchandising, planning and sales• Assisted the merchandising manager in preparing for displays and inventory control of merchandising during the holiday season.• Pivotal in promoting and selling apparel, handbags and accessories to increase corporate sales and profitability• Greatly surpassed target goals for sales and commended for opening new accounts • Earned comprehensive experience in daily operational aspects of retailing including merchandising, planning and sales• Assisted the merchandising manager in preparing for displays and inventory control of merchandising during the holiday season.• Pivotal in promoting and selling apparel, handbags and accessories to increase corporate sales and profitability• Greatly surpassed target goals for sales and commended for opening new accounts



Jan Strimple Productions

• Fashion Show Production Intern

  • 2006 - 2007

  • Steered collaborative efforts in staging major fashion shows for Fashion at the Park • Conducted comprehensive research to stay abreast with the latest fashion trends• Assisted Vogue for the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund auction in which proceeds from the fund aided in the production and promotion of a new line for an emerging designer • Steered collaborative efforts in staging major fashion shows for Fashion at the Park • Conducted comprehensive research to stay abreast with the latest fashion trends• Assisted Vogue for the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund auction in which proceeds from the fund aided in the production and promotion of a new line for an emerging designer