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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Developed new components and skus based on market trends in the food gifting and retail space.• Successfully executed a Shrinkflation Plan, collaborating with vendors to negotiate pricing and enhance delivery efficiency, resulting in increased company profit margins. • Analyzed sales data to curate the Direct, Retail, and Fulfillment assortment for each season, introducing innovative SKUs to meet evolving market demands.• Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions and ideation workshops, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.• Oversees the approval of pre-production samples, conducts thorough ship tests, and devises innovative packaging solutions as necessary to ensure and enhance the quality of delivered products.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managed all vendor communications, negotiated pricing, and resolved any issues when it came to deliveries• Identified SKUs that fall below the productivity line and eliminated them or found a way to make them more profitable• Developed the Direct and Retail assortment for Core and Holiday Specific SKUs, including the new development of our Innovation Line of Gifts• Identified gaps in the Assortment via Price Points and Occasions and developed new gifts to fill the gaps• Fully managed communication with cross functional teams for new product development

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Coordinate with various departments in the development of products and managed all category activities • Created & Implemented a Product Information Management System via Excel and managed all data going in and out of it• Assisted in procurement of new products and managed all new development for finished goods• Developed new SKUs while ensuring each SKU stayed within the margin requirements• Trained & Managed Merchandising Assistant

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Create and Design Planograms via CCM Space Planning (Relex) for Kiosk use• Create and Update Items in the system for Direct, Retail, Wholesale, and Kiosk• Create Cost Rollups for Wholesale and Direct • Help to determine how to get better Margins for gifts• Assist in Product Planning and Implementation into Company System• Help Organize Kiosk Set-up• Assist in Organization and Operation of Photo Shoots for Website• Update and Create Excel Documents and PowerPoints for High Level Use • Competitive Shop for Wholesale and Retail• Help assist the Decision Making for Purchasing Items and Assortment• Create Visual Assortments• Help with B2B Orders

Chicago, Illinois

• Create and Update Items in the system for Direct, Retail, Wholesale, and Kiosk use• Assist in Product Planning and Implementation into Company System• Help Organize Kiosk Set-up• Assist in Organization and Operation of Photo Shoots for Website• Update and Create Excel Documents and PowerPoints for High Level Use • Competitive Shop for Wholesale and Retail• Help assist the Decision Making for Purchasing Items• Create Visual Assortments• Help with B2B Orders

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Model in promotional, high fashion, prints, and run way settings for clients• Work for clients the Helen Wells Modeling Agency requiring models for various events

• Work directly with customers to help specify and customize functional and decorative quilts• Manage work, material purchases, pricing and profits• Market via Facebook and classified advertising

Columbus, Indiana

• Assisted promoting company brand through presentations, community events, and career fairs• Worked to promote corporate values, community involvement and new product introduction• Created an introductory slide deck presentation for several plants

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed confidential information• Preformed activities to help employees stay up to date on work tasks• Created Excel spreadsheets to keep daily activity productive

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Monitored the pool area for violations or hazardous behavior to ensure the safety of all patrons• Performed weekly in-service lifeguard training to review critical lifeguarding skills• Instructed all levels (infant to adult) in swimming and water safety techniques to prevent accidents

Greenwood, In

• Trained and Managed employees • Key holder • Managed the back and front of the store• Worked the cash register and made bank deposits

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Apparel Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Indiana University Dance Marathon, Sigma Kappa SororityMinor(s): Business, Entrepreneurship & Small Business.

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