Experience

MAVRANS

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • May 2021 - Present

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area



Surf Style Retail Management Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Buyer

  • Apr 2018 - May 2021

  Hollywood, FL -Buying Branded (Vans, Hurley, O’Neill, Billabong, RVCA, ect.) and Swim (Ladies, Mens and Kids) for a 6 million dollar area. -Fully involved in product development for ladies men’s, and kids private label swim that contributes to over 2 million dollars of total business. -Works closely to create yearly SMUs with brands to drive sales in the branded department. Most of which end up being top sellers. -Maintaining healthy margins and consistent growth in expansion of brands to additional… Show more -Buying Branded (Vans, Hurley, O’Neill, Billabong, RVCA, ect.) and Swim (Ladies, Mens and Kids) for a 6 million dollar area. -Fully involved in product development for ladies men’s, and kids private label swim that contributes to over 2 million dollars of total business. -Works closely to create yearly SMUs with brands to drive sales in the branded department. Most of which end up being top sellers. -Maintaining healthy margins and consistent growth in expansion of brands to additional doors. -Building strong relationships with vendors to collaborate on business strategies and achieve goals. -Managing a healthy financial budget by utilizing proper open to buy practices.

• Assistant Buyer

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018

  Hollywood, FL -Advise retail outlets on how to price products based on purchase price and market trends. -Research suppliers to determine which ones fit company pricing and quality objectives. -Assist buyers and managers with writing purchase orders, buying merchandise, and managing inventory. -Work closely with vendors, maintaining positive relationships while negotiating specs, pricing, and deadlines. -Independently prioritize job duties, as well as prepare cost analyses and competitive retail… Show more -Advise retail outlets on how to price products based on purchase price and market trends. -Research suppliers to determine which ones fit company pricing and quality objectives. -Assist buyers and managers with writing purchase orders, buying merchandise, and managing inventory. -Work closely with vendors, maintaining positive relationships while negotiating specs, pricing, and deadlines. -Independently prioritize job duties, as well as prepare cost analyses and competitive retail strategies. -Develop sales and profit margin plans, as well as maintain margin and determine turnover objectives.



American Apparel

• Barbados
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area - Managing the Flag ship store in the South Atlantic District, grossing over 2 million dollars. - Led store to number 2 in the company for dollars per transaction. - Responsible for 26 employees including 2 assistants, and 24 sales associates. "American Apparel is a progressive and provocative retailer, distributor and manufacturer of knit T-shirts and related garments. The company is committed to reinventing the way business is done in the clothing industry by not resorting to… Show more - Managing the Flag ship store in the South Atlantic District, grossing over 2 million dollars. - Led store to number 2 in the company for dollars per transaction. - Responsible for 26 employees including 2 assistants, and 24 sales associates. "American Apparel is a progressive and provocative retailer, distributor and manufacturer of knit T-shirts and related garments. The company is committed to reinventing the way business is done in the clothing industry by not resorting to the use of exploitative labor. With over 6,500 employees, we do not outsource any cut and sewn work; all of our garments are made at our 800,000 sq. foot downtown Los Angeles facility where we offer our workers pay rates well above minimum wage as well as free ESL classes, company-subsidized lunches, and affordable healthcare for employees and their families." Show less



Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Naples, Florida Area -Operated and managed a 6,000 square foot facility that was projected to produce gross revenue of 2million dollars, 2nd largest store in current district. -Responsible for managing and supervising total of 100 employees, including four assistant managers and a full time stock associate throughout my time spent with company. -Created various mechanisms to combat shoplifting, which resulted in a reduction of the percentage of items lost from 2.44% to 1.18%. -Recruited five… Show more -Operated and managed a 6,000 square foot facility that was projected to produce gross revenue of 2million dollars, 2nd largest store in current district. -Responsible for managing and supervising total of 100 employees, including four assistant managers and a full time stock associate throughout my time spent with company. -Created various mechanisms to combat shoplifting, which resulted in a reduction of the percentage of items lost from 2.44% to 1.18%. -Recruited five managers in training, two whom have gone on to be current store managers. -Surpassed sales goals established by corporate the resulted in being ranked #1in the respective region. "Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading specialty retailer holding three unique lifestyle brands: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister Co. Based in New Albany, Ohio, the company operates retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East."

• Retail Sales Associate

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2014

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area - Helped operate of the second largest Abercrombie & Fitch store in the US. - Provided exceptional customer service to hundreds of customers and built relationships. - Worked with teams of over 60 people.