Anna Watson Email & Phone Number

Jericho, New York, Us

Sourcing manager for ingredients department for Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, and The Popcorn Factory brands

Jericho, New York, Us

Packaged Food Buyer for Cheryl’s Cookies, The Popcorn Factory, and Harry & David brands

Northbrook, Il, Us

Textiles Department

Melrose Park, Illinois, Us

Melrose Park, Illinois, Us

• Assisted Packaging Director in buying packaging for DesignPac, 1-800 Baskets, and Simply Chocolate brands• Responsible for buying all corrugated packaging, cello bags, and plastic molds• Negotiated all costs directly with vendors to ensure we meet budget before cutting purchase orders • Tracked all orders daily to make sure goods ship on time and delivery dates are kept • Continuously sourced and built relationships with new competitive vendors both domestic and international• Team liaison for packaging department in understanding new purchasing system and training team with weekly meetings• Collaborated with various departments such as Logistics, Sales, Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Finance, Ecommerce, Production, and structural department

Hoffman Estates, Il, Us

• Party jewelry & Hair Goods (September 2015 - April 2016)• Home and Special Occasion accessories (April 2016 - July 2017)• Assist buyer in building assortment for Claire’s North America, Europe, and Icing brand• Identify missed margin opportunities and cost bid directly with vendors – decreased costs by 45%•Work directly with vendors in product development and negotiate all costs to meet IMU goals•Write purchase orders and ensure delivery dates were achieved and product delivers to stores on time•Analyze weekly sales for all three divisions and report to upper management•Identify key competitors and watch upcoming trends in marketplace•Partner with various departments such as Marketing, Packaging, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Quality Assurance, Allocation, Planning, Logistics and many more

Columbus, Ohio, Us

• Built brand name on campus by managing all forms of social media.• Planned and executed events on and off campus to promote new Victoria’s Secret PINK Product.• Worked closely with corporate and provide feedback for all new products.• Networked with all student organizations on campus to promote PINK brand name.• Participated in Victoria’s Secret PINK focus groups on all new product.• Managed group of PINK Street Team members to help with all PINK events on campus

Columbus, Ohio, Us

• Contributed to daily sales and loyalty goals by using effective sales techniques and providing outstanding customer service• Assisted customers by selecting clothing, making size and fit recommendations, and coordinating accessories• Followed planograms and worked efficiently on time with coworkers on floor sets after hours in store• Increased sales by suggesting complimentary items• Maximized customers’ overall experience with fast and efficient utilization of the cash wrap

New York, Ny, Us

• Contributed ideas to the Lion’esque Group team to create pop-up shops.• Collaborated pop-up shops with Marc Jacobs Daisy, Manufacture NY, ModaListas, Vallarino Saltonstall, etc.• Responsible for collecting material to post on all forms of social media for the company.• Managed the RS Pop-up shop Facebook page and ensure I am increasing followers every week.• Assisted The Lion’esque Group team by organizing promotional events for pop-up shops.

Us

• Fast and efficient at cash wrap while selling add-ons/warranties to the customer’s purchase• Assisted customers by informing them what their options are in each technological department • Contributed to the daily goals and expectations that were given to me each day• Greeted customers at the door and provided customer service to them throughout their experience• Utilized my free time by cleaning the store and keeping it organized to give customers exceptional customer service.