Abbie Jerscheid Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Analyze data from planogram change requests to determine financial impact of space change through category-wide and store-wide markdowns
• Validate accuracy of planogram assortment changes, naming conventions, and clustering to provide clear direction for store implementation
• Research and resolve store item authorization issues by ensuring data is correct and complete
• Measure physical samples of all new and existing items for Space Planning Department and transfer items to imaging studio to achieve e-commerce goal of 100% website imagery for items by end of 2022
• Update store layouts with assignment changes using AutoCAD and SPHQ software as well as communicate with stores to ensure aisle flow in the physical store matches the merchandise layout in the system

• Create original apparel designs for retail sale and create brand awareness through social platforms

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Utilize MicroStrategy reporting system to analyze buying office on a weekly basis by comparing results to the sales plan, projecting end of month sales, and presenting results to senior leadership
• Manage $8.0M in sales volume for Sheets Department by partnering with the Senior Buyer to increase profitability through negotiated cost reductions and inventory management
• Research and monitor market trends to maintain product flow and introduce relevant ideas
• Develop and guide new Assistant Buyers through mentorship and training programs
• Review and proof advertising layouts for accuracy of design, content, and pricing and communicate corrections with Marketing Department

West Chester, PA

• Managed daily operations for $230 million buying office
• Purchased items and negotiated pricing based on historical sales trends and market research
• Worked cross functionally with internal and external partners through strategic communication to engage customers
• Assisted in coordinating company-wide events to build brand awareness and increase brand sales
• Monitored end of month inventory position to ensure RTV’s were sent from vendor and processed in a timely manner

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Managed one-third of buying office volume, totaling $10 million, across three categories by analyzing historical sales data, identifying areas of opportunity, and introducing new product lines
• Contributed to 2017 company growth initiative through ownership of drop ship onboarding and expansion
• Reviewed Open-to-Buy with Merchandise Planner on a weekly basis to evaluate open receipts and remaining allocated dollars

West Chester, PA

• Leveraged passion for product development by creating a forward-looking trend presentation and identify areas of opportunities
• Designed and led an intern presentation to QVC’s leadership team
• Upheld Quality Assurance standards and resolved product issues with the vendor community and internal partners

Ocean City, MD

• Retail Sales Associate from April 2011 to May 2014
• Prepared merchandise for retail store sales and created clothing displays
• Assisted customers in product selection and purchase to build sales volume- Assistant Manager from May 2014 to May 2015
• Completed accurate point of sale transactions
• Responsible for opening and closing cash drawers and nightly reports reconciliation
• Supervised employees task assignments

Greater New York City Area

• Created and edited specification sheets in Excel for sunglass products
• Communicated with international sunglass manufacturers for product samples
• Researched trend forecasts on WGSN for upcoming seasons

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Red Ink (Vice President - Spring 2014 semester) Fashion Inc Marist College Equestrian ClubConcentrations.

High School Diploma