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Doral, Fl, Us

- Conduct detailed business analyses to identify growth opportunities and optimize product placement using store data, climate factors, and volume groups, while maintaining markdown allowance tracking forms for financial accuracy; reviewed weekly sales reports to assess account performance and drive strategic decision-making for major key accounts.- Presented a company wide hindsight at our Annual sales meeting to over 200 Account Executives and the Design/Merchandise teams to share selling data, category insights, SKU recommendations, and seasonal opportunities. This lead to partnering with division team members to develop solutions that optimized internal sales and profitability, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.- Independently manage and cultivate strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors across three accounts, each purchasing six brands for two genders, in addition to kids and accessories. Travel to account meetings to support sales teams by presenting strategies and recommendations, which has helped to partnerships and align goals with major retail partners.- Contribute to company-wide initiatives by leading projects, such as statistical data analyses across all accounts, comparing proximity and census data to identify sales opportunities, resulting in the opening of new pockets of business, including B&T growth. Deliver project findings and recommendations to the CEO for further action.

Dublin, Ca, Us

- Manage a 13 classification buying area while collaborating with multiple vendors to drive strategic business growth. Report directly to the Divisional Merchandising Manager. - Lead ongoing management of open-to-buy (OTB), IMU, AUR, liquidity, and markdown plans to minimize risks and achieve sales and margin targets. Continuously adapt to the changing business environment including negotiating deals, laying out buys, balancing the inventory and receipt of domestic and imported goods, and ongoing oversight of optimal product mix. - Initiate buying proposals and negotiate monthly and seasonal purchases. Through analyzing shoe business, I discovered a void in the product category and proposed implementing a strategically-priced program to the assortment. - Design products with vendors; manage the introduction of new colors, materials, and outsole constructions to improve footwear programs. Collaborate with internal fashion team for inspiration and the handbag team on product strategy and direction. Ensure high-quality products by approving confirmation and TOP samples.- Develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal partners and external vendors, collaborating with planning, allocation, and sample coordinators, as well as 20+ external vendors to devise future buying plans and arrange negotiations for monthly and seasonal purchases. Excels in analyzing and adjusting work procedures for maximum efficiency.

Dublin, Ca, Us

- Provided operational support to buyer by conducting ongoing analysis and interpretation of critical business factors such as monitoring of open-to-buy (OTB), analysis of stock, tracking of import/purchase orders, and preparing analytical reports.- Owned and led purchase order management. Drafted orders, confirmed PO’s with vendors, and managed On-Order.- Communicated diligently with internal teams in assortment review meetings to manage logistics for critical deliveries to not overlap with shoe rack inventory and ensure balanced assortment for the consumer.

Dublin, Ca, Us

- Developed and presented a future seasonal assortment recommendation to upper management utilizing sales analysis, trend forecasting, and knowledge of vendor base. Buyer incorporated my recommendations into the Spring 2019 buy plan.- Analyzed and interpreted business reports to monitor shifts in sales, OTB and stock analysis. - Demonstrated expertise in utilizing order-tracking systems, provided buyer recommendations to adjust product flow.

New York, Ny, Us

- Collaborated with buyers to monitor online inventory levels and analyze purchasing strategies for future seasons.- Led finance team in initiating daily invoicing duties, ensuring proper processing of vendor invoices. - Utilized Shopify, Excel, and QuickBooks to complete buying, planning, and markdown tasks. Extracted data from various systems to provide team with recommendations on enhancing the assortment for upcoming seasons.

- Accompanied store owner to trade shows in Chicago and New York where inventory was selected and purchased.- Stocked all merchandise and evaluated receiving reports through QuickSELL when accounting for new inventory.- Independently maintained and updated all social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Us

- Collaborated daily with counterparts to drive trend innovation while maintaining cost-effectiveness for the product line. Analyzed cost sheets to determine the wholesale cost of creating line items.- Assisted with the on-site quality control team throughout the production process including cutting and sewing through final garment, to ensure consistent product quality.- Participated in sample meetings with Anna Sui and the team in daily fittings. Provided feedback on samples.

San Diego, California, Us

- Promote social media sales through the use of coupon codes and extensive word of mouth advertising. - Engage and encourage students to donate to the many charities Pura Vida partners with. - Expand the network by recruiting students to be representatives on campuses throughout the country.

Bachelor’S Degree, Fashion Merchandising

Fashion Merchandising And Business