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Video Game Hardware, Software, and AccessoriesPartner on managing $760 million in annual sales volume.Lead all new releases, marketing signage, and presell communications in-store and with external partners. Maintain the launch of the new Video Game Pre sell program to streamline process.Communicate with all cross functional teams regarding new item execution, promotional plans, planogram updates, and signage.Assumed ownership of the entire Marketing process by proofing ads from their beginning to final stages.Babies R Us,

Partnered with Brand Buyer to manage $4.5 million in annual sales volume with direct buying responsibility for categories within Playboy and Vanity Fair & Lily of France brands. Rapidly assumed buying responsibility within 10 months.Generated a seasonal merchandise plan and assortment strategy to maximize opportunities and grow the business in conjunction with company objectives.Shop New York Market and trade shows regularly for product selection.Maintained category's profitability through research, report analysis, identifying opportunities and developing appropriate strategies. Built strong relationships with vendors and exercised flexibility in the approach to negotiations.Execute Company marketing events including photo shoots, promotional calendar, and (affiliate partners)Merchandised, styled and proofed the Playboy & Bunny Shop CatalogPartnered in all steps of the product development process for Playboy and Dog the Bounty Hunter.Trained customer service reps at Playboy's call/fulfillment center to handle product related issues, questions and customer concerns.

* Reported directly to the Purchasing Manager of Print and Promotional Advertisement.* Coordinate projects with the following brands: Kerastase, Shu Uemura, Mizani, L’Oreal Professionnel and L’Oreal Technique.* Create Purchase Orders for all print orders.* Follow up with vendors regarding current and on-going print orders.* Prepare weekly reports for management meetings that include all projects due.* Coordinate timely meetings within the following departments: Creative, Management, Marketing and Purchasing