Nicole Finamore Spatola
Director of Global Merchandising at The Children's Place- Claim this Profile
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Jenny Plack-Heeman
Nicole was my assistant buyer. I highly recommend Nicole, she was very conscientious, great worker, and has an excellent fashion sense. Nicole had the ability to understand what would and would not sell. Detailed oriented and quick grasp of all systems. Any questions, please feel free to contact me. Jenny Plack-Heeman
Paul Callaro
Nicole is a passionate merchant with a very good eye for fashion and trend. She is extraordinarily dedicated to her work, often the first one here in the morning and last one out at night. Nicole is focused on doing things right, challenging the status quo and is deeply committed to improving our business by not only asking insightful questions but by providing options for solutions.
Jenny Plack-Heeman
Nicole was my assistant buyer. I highly recommend Nicole, she was very conscientious, great worker, and has an excellent fashion sense. Nicole had the ability to understand what would and would not sell. Detailed oriented and quick grasp of all systems. Any questions, please feel free to contact me. Jenny Plack-Heeman
Paul Callaro
Nicole is a passionate merchant with a very good eye for fashion and trend. She is extraordinarily dedicated to her work, often the first one here in the morning and last one out at night. Nicole is focused on doing things right, challenging the status quo and is deeply committed to improving our business by not only asking insightful questions but by providing options for solutions.
Jenny Plack-Heeman
Nicole was my assistant buyer. I highly recommend Nicole, she was very conscientious, great worker, and has an excellent fashion sense. Nicole had the ability to understand what would and would not sell. Detailed oriented and quick grasp of all systems. Any questions, please feel free to contact me. Jenny Plack-Heeman
Paul Callaro
Nicole is a passionate merchant with a very good eye for fashion and trend. She is extraordinarily dedicated to her work, often the first one here in the morning and last one out at night. Nicole is focused on doing things right, challenging the status quo and is deeply committed to improving our business by not only asking insightful questions but by providing options for solutions.
Jenny Plack-Heeman
Nicole was my assistant buyer. I highly recommend Nicole, she was very conscientious, great worker, and has an excellent fashion sense. Nicole had the ability to understand what would and would not sell. Detailed oriented and quick grasp of all systems. Any questions, please feel free to contact me. Jenny Plack-Heeman
Paul Callaro
Nicole is a passionate merchant with a very good eye for fashion and trend. She is extraordinarily dedicated to her work, often the first one here in the morning and last one out at night. Nicole is focused on doing things right, challenging the status quo and is deeply committed to improving our business by not only asking insightful questions but by providing options for solutions.
Experience
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The Children's Place
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Global Merchandising
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Global Merchandise Manager -Girls
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2021
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E-Commerce Merchandise Manager- Girl and Toddler Girl
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May 2017 - Jan 2019
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Party City
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Program Manager/Buyer
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May 2016 - May 2017
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The Children's Place
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Outlet Merchandise Manager- Boys and Newborn
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Jun 2014 - May 2016
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E-Commerce Merchandise Manager- Boys and Newborn
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
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E-commerce Merchandiser
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Apr 2009 - Feb 2013
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Linens N Things
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Merchandising/Buying
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Jul 2007 - Nov 2009
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Macy's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Buyer
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
•Assisted Senior Buyer in merchandising and planning the Infant and Layette categories •Sole responsibility of buying the Collections subclass (Ralph Lauren, Guess) •Created and pitched reporting tools to help analyze business weekly, monthly, and seasonally on a style/color level •Managed promotional pricing and markdowns on a weekly basis •Assisted Senior Buyer in merchandising and planning the Infant and Layette categories •Sole responsibility of buying the Collections subclass (Ralph Lauren, Guess) •Created and pitched reporting tools to help analyze business weekly, monthly, and seasonally on a style/color level •Managed promotional pricing and markdowns on a weekly basis
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Assistant Buyer
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Feb 2004 - Jul 2006
•Partnered with Buyer to maximize sales growth and margin for Infant Bedding and Accessories •Worked with new and existing vendors to negotiate costs, shipping terms, and incentive programs •Identified assortment needs and trends through collective analysis •Collaborated with cross-functional partners to manage weekly business and promotional strategies •Partnered with Buyer to maximize sales growth and margin for Infant Bedding and Accessories •Worked with new and existing vendors to negotiate costs, shipping terms, and incentive programs •Identified assortment needs and trends through collective analysis •Collaborated with cross-functional partners to manage weekly business and promotional strategies
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Education
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
Business Administration
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