Experience

Beall's Outlet Stores, Inc.
• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Buyer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

Gordmans
• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Senior Buyer

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

Easy Street Shoes
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Buyer

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017


CW Price

• United States
• Retail

• Buyer- junior and plus apparel, ladies outerwear

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2014

  •Manage and forecast department Open To Buy ( financial budget), Markup and Gross Margin •Identify, analyze and react to business sales opportunities and market trends in order to maximize sales and profitability •Develop and execute “Seasonal Business and Financial strategies” in order to successfully run assigned businesses •Negotiation Skills include; pricing, quality assurance, payment terms and logistics •Monitor inventory levels with financial planning by classification on a seasonal & monthly basis •Expand vendor structure across all categories •Track shipments and ensure proper distribution of merchandise to stores •Manage product development on a seasonal basis for apparel programs •Advertising, social media, and in-store promotion involvement •Address in-store evaluations for product mix, manage assortment planning and execution for new store openings. •Research and review direct competitors regularly Show less



The TJX Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer- junior plus apparel, ladies outerwear

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2010

  •Identify, analyze and react to business sales opportunities and market trends in order to maximize sales and profitability •Negotiate off-price purchases,test new fashion, price points,and brands. •Research direct competitors regularly and execute strategies to gain the competitive advantage •Create a compelling merchandise mix by following key concepts of off-price retailing as well as product development. •Combine brand, fashion, quality, and price to produce “must have now” value. •Take intelligent risks and approach the business as an entrepreneur. •Work closely with merchandise manager and planning team to establish seasonal merchandise strategies that delivered profitable comparative store sales. Show less



Gabriel Brothers

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer- missy, plus, contemporary sporstwear and dresses, ladies accessories, young mens apparel

  • 2004 - 2007

  •Negotiate off-price purchases based on supply in the market and customer demand. •Manage financial plans, open to buy and montly markdowns. •Work with planning and allocation team on merchandise strategy and seasonal flow of goods. • Travel to market weekly to shop new trends and negotiate deals, for profitable sales results. •Enhance merchandise mix by introducing new and reputable brands in order to deliver above plan comparative store sales increases. •Visit stores and track shipment regularly to ensure proper distribution of merchandise. •Research and review direct competitors to gain the competitive advantage. Show less