Anna Perna, Mba, Ms, Mft Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

 One of two Merchants to launch the Women’s Sportswear business and creating strategies to grow it the business it is today Strategically source product through working with vendors and developing product to curate a strong assortment for our customer Partner with planner to manage inventory and chase goods in season. Partnering with stylists and customer service weekly to understand their viewpoint of the customer’s shopping patterns to gain another perspective to help curate a better assortment Mentored a Merchandise Assistant to ultimately own and grow the handbag business as her own

 Support/Coordinate development and sourcing of Mudd Juniors in sweaters, knits and dresses categories Examines current trends in the marketplace and forecasts how to utiilize trends based on passed company data. Analyzes sales weekly utilizing retail math skills and communicates any trends or learnings to drive future business.  Manages time and action calendar to ensure that deadlines are met. Accurately enters information and keeps PLM system up to date Effectively communicates strategies, style details and changes to overseas and domestic vendor base. Maintain strong relationships with cross functional team members and external vendors to help effectively develop business. Negotiates costs and timing and action calenders with vendor base

 Support maintenance of the vendor matrix  Mange of WIP including costing, approvals and samples to help ensure all deadlines are met in two largest sweater brands in the company. Effectively communicates style changes with vendors and demonstrates strong problem solving skills Traveled to Guatemala in April 2012 to first hand gain better understanding of the production process Attended Cotton INC in Aug 2012, for sweater manufacturing, to gain a better knowledge of the technical details on manufacturing sweaters. Served as Mentor to Intern during Summer 2013

Young Men's DepartmentCompetitive AnalysisWorked on project to determine white space in assortmentDeveloped garment to fill white space Presented my development to upper management and was sold online

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Provided customer service and a friendly atmosphere Organized the shipping roomHandled incoming shipments

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Contributed to the opening of this store through merchandising. Actively learned about the product and educated customers. Measured customersHandled daily opening And closing tasks.Provided customer service as a cashier.

Master'S Degree, Marriage And Family Therapy/Counseling

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Organizational Leadership

Retail Merchandising And Management, Buying And Product Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority